CRAIG MARTIN. “Our most popular product is still our high quality ice cream,” says Schwan’s driver Craig Martin. Craig delivers to Hurley, Santa Clara, parts of Arenas Valley, Tyrone, White Signal and points west. Craig attended Fresno State and worked in the restaurant business for 15 years. “While we were still in California, I found an opening with Schwan’s and was able to transfer to Silver City to be closer to my in-laws. Since I stop by to see my customers every two weeks, I tell them that they see more of me than they do their families. They appreciate good service.” You can contact Craig at 575-519-8297.
VICTOR NWACHUKU, MD; CHINONYEREM OSUAGWU, MD; GAIL STAMLER, CNM. Cassie Health Center for Women was established to provide services for women from early teens through menopause. Senior partner Victor Nwachuku, MD, has practiced in Silver City since 2000. Chinonyerem Osuagwu, MD, recently joined the practice after serving his residency in New York City. He commented on the friendliness of Silver City people and how different it is to know your neighbors. Gail Stamler, CNM (certified nurse-midwife) has been part of the local community since 1980. "There is a shortage of women's health services throughout rural America," Gail relates. "Silver City is fortunate to have the Center." 575-388-1561
JAY HEMPHILL. When I drove over the Black Range to check out WNMU, I knew this was the place,” states Jay Hemphill, coowner of Gila Hike & Bike. Jay arrived from Kansas to finish his degree on a tennis scholarship. “I wanted to locate in a mountainous region and the Gila was perfect.” Jay was working in a Kansas bicycle shop when he was bit by the “bicycle bug.” Gila Hike & Bike is a full service shop for back-packing, hiking and biking, both road and mountain. “We carry the major brands and our employees know what gear works in the Gila.” Contact Gila Hike & Bike at 575-388-3222.
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