SPRINGER – On a picture-perfect Friday in northeastern NM, Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Sept. 23 broke ground on a new long-term
care facility in Springer made possible through $15 million from her and the state’s capital outlay. The new facility will feature 32 private rooms, overnight guest accommodations, a recreation area, family room, chapel, hair salon and exterior gardens with walking paths.
“Every New Mexico senior – no matter which community they call home – deserves compassionate, high-quality care that allows them to live a healthy life with dignity,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. New Mexico has the fourth fastest aging population in the country and Grisham said, “I’m extremely gratified to commit $15 million toward a new, state-of-the-art facility for the seniors of Colfax County.”
The big crowd was in a good mood as the ground-breaking took place at the new site across from Springer High School.
“Springer is a small town with huge potential and we are so proud to be making this new long-term care facility a reality,” said Springer Mayor Boe Lopez, who said the priority was on infrastructure especially water and wastewater treatment, prior to the ground-breaking so that businesses and facilities like this could be confident in investing in the community. Lopez read a statement from NM State Senator Pete Campos congratulating the partners. Also in attendance was NM Representative Joseph Sanchez, Colfax County Commissioners Bobby Ledoux, Bret Weir and Roy Fernandez, and the Mayors of Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Cimarron and Maxwell.
“I would like to thank the Governor for her support in helping us provide quality care for current and future residents of northeast New Mexico,” said Steve Briggs, South Central Colfax County Special Hospital District Board Chair. He and the other Board members, Nathan Ley, Frederick Martinez, Bruce Jassman and Robert Portillos were recognized for their dedication and hard work for the district by district administrator Tim Montgomery who also thanked the Macaron Family for donating the land along with Vermejo and Ted Turner for selling a portion of the land.
The total project cost is approximately $20 million.
NM Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham
