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Commission names two community members to Sierra Vista Hospital boards; Cookie Johnson wins two‑year seat
Summary
The commission appointed Cookie Johnson to a two‑year governing board seat and Greg DeMoore to a three‑year seat on Sierra Vista Hospital governance bodies. Commissioners highlighted experience and coordinated appointments with the county and neighboring municipalities.
The Truth or Consequences City Commission on Oct. 14 moved to reconstitute local representation on the Sierra Vista Hospital governing bodies after Elephant Butte withdrew its participation. The city presented four candidates and the commission voted to appoint Cookie Johnson to a two‑year seat and Greg DeMoore to a three‑year seat.
City staff said the hospital had reduced its governing structure and the new CEO arriving in January requested clarity about who represents the hospital. Four applicants were presented to the commission: Bruce Swingle, Cookie Johnson, Greg DeMoore and Jason Beret. Commissioners described long histories for several candidates and discussed which terms suited candidates’ current availability.
In the first vote, the commission selected Cookie Johnson for the two‑year term, the motion carrying 4–1. A later motion to appoint Ruth Weble to the three‑year term failed; a subsequent motion to appoint Greg DeMoore to the three‑year term passed. Commissioners noted that the county and the village of Williamsburg will also appoint representatives and that candidates may be selected by those entities as well.
What was said: Staff emphasized the importance of continuity and local expertise. One commissioner praised Cookie Johnson’s past leadership during a hospital crisis, saying she “stepped up and got things done.” Commissioners also weighed bringing younger candidates into service to ensure future continuity.
What’s next: Staff will notify partner jurisdictions (county and Williamsburg) of the city’s selections and coordinate to fill remaining positions on both the governing board and the joint powers commission.
Vote records and terms: The transcript records Cookie Johnson approved for the two‑year term (vote 4–1) and Greg DeMoore approved for the three‑year term (vote totals recorded in the meeting minutes portion of the transcript).
