On Saturday, August 9th, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) hosted its Third Annual HMS Celebrates Hidalgo County event. Over 300 local residents attended the event, celebrating the local healthcare system, National Community Health Center Week (August 3-9, 2025), and the residents of Hidalgo County.

Attendees had the opportunity to visit informational booths from a variety of healthcare and community organizations, including HMS’s Behavioral Health, Dental, Family Support, Human Resources, IT, Medical, Nursing and Operations divisions, as well as the following local partners, Ambercare, Amplified Therapy, Community Partnership for Children, Elks Lodge, Genoa Pharmacy, Head Start, Hidalgo County Fire Department, Hidalgo County Health Council/Substance Prevention Network, Las Cruces Recovery Center, Lordsburg Fire Department, Lordsburg Library, New Mexico Department of Health, NMSU STEM Office, Parents as Teachers, Recovery Management – Lordsburg, Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services, and the US Forest Service. As participants completed their passports by visiting each healthcare table, they were eligible to be entered into the drawings for free giveaways.

We also extend our gratitude to our generous donors who provided monetary donations, gift certificates, door prizes, water, event setup, and more! Avon - Jenny Aguilera, Ambercare, Amplified Therapy, Better IT, Dimension Coffee, Dollar General, Gila Regional Medical Center, Hidalgo County Health Council/Substance Prevention Network (Bootheel Youth), John Hill, LNZ Western Auto, Lordsburg City Police, Mack’s Auto Parts, McDonald's, Miya's Party Place, Molina, Maverick Truck Stop, Iron Door BBQ, Ramona's, Roxy's Restaurant, Rusty's BBQ, Saludos, State Farm Insurance, United Healthcare, and Western Bank.

The event featured several fun activities such as waterslides, splash pads, face painting, music, and more, ensuring a great time for everyone involved. In addition to obtaining information about the local healthcare system, attendees enjoyed snow cones from local vendor, Chalia’s Snow Cones, and Iron Door BBQ & Grill, as the event food sponsor, served food for attendees.

HMS would like to thank all of the vendors, participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for their contributions in making this event a success. A special thank you to our Key-level sponsor, United Healthcare, Partner-Lever sponsor Mack’s Auto Parts, and Supporter-Level Sponsors, Amplified Therapy, Gila Regional Medical Center, and Western Bank.

“This event is a true celebration of the partnerships, trust, and shared commitment that make healthcare in Hidalgo County possible,” said Dr. Dan Otero, HMS CEO. “It’s inspiring to see our community come together, not just to learn about available resources, but to connect, support one another, and strengthen the bonds that make this a healthier place to live.”

We would also like to thank our HMS employees, families, and friends of HMS who volunteered their time and effort to make this event possible. Your dedication and commitment are truly valued.