On Saturday, June 22^nd, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) hosted its fourteenth annual Jump Into Summer event. The event saw an impressive turnout with over 575 registered participants and more than 700 anticipated attendees.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage with various local healthcare system participants, including HMS’ Nutrition and Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, Nursing, Administration, Senior Services, and Family Support divisions. The event also featured participation from several other organizations such as Ambercare, Amplified Therapy, Blue Cross Blue Shield, New Mexico Department of Health, Grant County Sheriff’s Office DARE, GRMC Beginning Years, Gila Regional Medical Center, Imagination Library, Life Link Training Institute, Molina, Santa Clara Volunteer Fire Department, Silver City Fire, Silver City Library, Silver City Police, United Healthcare, U.S. Forest Service, WNMU, and WNMU Early Childhood Education.

Participants had the opportunity to complete their passports by visiting each healthcare table, making them eligible for free giveaways. HMS awarded six bikes and six scooters as grand prizes.

We also extend our gratitude to our generous donors who provided monetary donations, gift certificates, door prizes, water, and more! Amplified Therapy, Western Bank, Morning Star, Lopez, Dietzel, and Perkins Law Firm, Taste of Vegas, Finishing Touches Home Interiors, Sunrise Espresso, Molina, Roxy’s Restaurant, Arby’s, Amber Care, United Healthcare, Freeport-McMoRan, Transformers Nutrition, Genoa Pharmacy, American Blues, Cross Point Church, Christine Cutbirth, State Farm Insurance, Gila Regional Medical Center, Food Basket, WNMU Child Development Center, Albertson’s, and Hatch Toyota. This event would not be possible without your donations.

In addition to learning about the local healthcare system, attendees enjoyed a variety of local food vendors including Iron Door, Mint Chip, Taco Stand, Taildragger, and TGI Frybread.

The event featured several fun activities such as waterslides, bounce houses, face painting, a mechanical bull, and more, ensuring a great time for everyone involved.

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 presenter-level sponsors, United Healthcare and Freeport-McMoRan, and our partner-level sponsors Gila Regional Medical Center, Molina, and WNMU. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and essential for making this event a success.