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Montana Rescue Mission opens new clinic, faces civil suit regarding former employee

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February 21, 2026

Montana Rescue Mission opens new clinic, faces civil suit regarding former employee

As the Montana Rescue Mission (MRM) celebrates a new partnership, leaders are dealing with accusations against a former employee involving sexual abuse.

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Montana Rescue Mission responds to civil lawsuit

On Friday, officials with the MRM and RiverStone Health came together to celebrate the opening of a new clinic aimed at providing care for the homeless.

The clinic will take care of patients’ mental health, a service Montana Rescue Mission’s substance abuse counselor and social worker, Nate Church, provided until he was released in October of last year.

Eric Peterson, a Montana Rescue Mission board member, says the mission is aware it is named in a civil suit filed in February for negligence regarding sexaul-abuse allegations against Church.

“A civil suit, not so much a surprise, I guess, just because the allegations were something that had come up prior, so we were aware of the allegations,” said Peterson.

Peterson says the board and the administration were also aware that the state board of Behavioral Health had suspended Church’s licenses for inappropriate behavior with a client, but MRM hired him anyway.

“They had suspended his license for a period of time and then he had to go through some sort of a process to get it rehabilitated, which, from my understanding, he completed all of the steps to do that and was in good standing,” Peterson said.

While there are no current criminal charges filed against Church, Peterson says the mission talked with police earlier this week and says it’s important to take allegations and lawsuits seriously.

“Any time a victim is willing to come forward, they should be given the opportunity to pursue, pursue those claims, you know, through the legal process and everything, and I think that needs to play itself out,” said Peterson.

At the opening of the clinic, however, officials at RiverStone and the rescue mission were looking forward.

Riverstone Health has actually been doing “Health Care for the Homeless” since 1997, but the difference is everything will be in one building, making it easier for people to get there from the MRM.

“I thought it was a great idea to just centralize those services and bring everything right here to the South Side,” said Jon Forte, Riverstone Health president and CEO.

Forte says the clinic was at St. Vincent de Paul and on First Avenue North, but now this collaboration will make it easier for those who are homeless to take care of their health.

“Get folks treated for high blood pressure, maybe diagnose cancers or other oral health conditions and get them over to our dental clinic,” Forte said about taking care of people.

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Montana Lottery Big Sky Bonus, Millionaire for Life results for May 10, 2026

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12 hours ago

May 11, 2026

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 10 drawing

06-22-28-31, Bonus: 08

Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing

01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Montana Vista residents meet with grid developer in heated meeting

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May 10, 2026

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Montana Vista residents meet with grid developer in heated meeting

The Socorro Independent School District honored and celebrated its top two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday, May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center.

Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio and video broadcast teacher at Socorro High School, was named the 2026 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

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Montana Vista residents question impacts of proposed Pecos West energy project

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May 10, 2026

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Montana Vista residents question impacts of proposed Pecos West energy project

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A proposed high-voltage transmission project in far East El Paso is raising concerns among residents in the Montana Vista area, as developers work to determine a potential route that could impact private property.

The project, known as Pecos West, is being developed by Grid United and would create a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line connecting El Paso to southeastern New Mexico.

According to the company, the goal is to link major parts of the U.S. electric grid, specifically the Western and Eastern interconnections, allowing electricity to move in both directions between regions. Developers say the project could strengthen energy reliability, expand access to power markets, and help prevent outages during extreme weather.

Grid United also describes Pecos West as a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment that could bring jobs, tax revenue, and long-term economic benefits to communities along the route.

However, for residents in Montana Vista, the immediate concern is not the long-term benefits, but what the project could mean for their land.

At a community meeting Saturday morning, several residents were able to voice their concern, telling KFOX14/CBS4 they feel they have not received enough information about the project’s path or timeline, especially as discussions about a preliminary route continue.

“We haven’t got anything from you,” said Armando Rodriguez, president of the Montana Vista Landowners. “Not one quote.”

Others echoed concerns about communication, calling on the company to directly notify homeowners who may be affected.

“You need to go to these houses, give people information, and say this could affect you,” one resident said.

Grid United says the project is still in the planning and development phase, and no final route has been approved.

The company says construction would only begin after securing regulatory approvals and negotiating land agreements with property owners.

Company representatives also emphasized that landowner participation is voluntary.

“Pecos does not have eminent domain,” said Alexis Marquez, community relations manager for the project. “If a landowner does not want it on their property, we would look at alternate routes.”

Developers say outreach will continue as planning progresses, but residents are asking for more direct communication now, especially those who believe they could be directly impacted.

The project is not expected to be completed anytime soon, with Grid United estimating that Pecos West could become operational in the mid-2030s if approved.

For now, the conversation in Montana Vista reflects a familiar tension seen in large infrastructure project, balancing long-term regional benefits with local concerns about transparency, property, and community impact.

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