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  • Clovis outlines Phase 1 plans

    The Staff of The News|Updated May 16, 2020

    CLOVIS -- In line with public health orders that reopen the state in phases during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Clovis will start most of its Phase 1 measures on Monday. With some exceptions, most city buildings will open lobbies Monday, with residents asked to handle matters online or through appointment. The city planned a Friday press release, but on Thursday announced the following:. • The Clovis-Carver Library will open Monday. Patrons are asked to enter through the west door and exit through the south door. V... Full story

  • Governor hosting news conference

    Updated May 15, 2020

    SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health and election officials have scheduled another news conference to provide an update on COVID-19. It's set for 3 p.m. Friday. It will be streamed live on the governor’s Facebook page.... Full story

  • Mask mandate will be enforced with 'extreme positive peer pressure'

    The Santa Fe New Mexican|Updated May 14, 2020

    SANTA FE — For weeks, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declined to require that the people of New Mexico wear face masks in public. She repeatedly has said such an imposition would be impractical and has strongly encouraged state residents to voluntarily cover their faces. But on Wednesday, the governor changed course. Beginning Saturday, everyone must wear a mask in public, she said. The punishment for breaking this section of the new health code? A stern word and a punishing glance. “It’s not optional,” Lujan Grisham said We... Full story

  • Portales Avenue H water work may interrupt service

    The Staff of The News|Updated May 14, 2020

    PORTALES — The city of Portales is doing maintenance work on the 2100 block of South Avenue H, and warns water service may be affected for several blocks around the area. The work may take longer than a day. Residents are asked to plan travels away from the work area.... Full story

  • NM retailers can open with limited capacity; masks required

    The Staff of The News|Updated May 13, 2020

    SANTA FE — Most New Mexico retailers are back in business, beginning Saturday. And everyone is required to wear face coverings in public, with exceptions for eating, drinking and exercising. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcements on Wednesday in modifying New Mexico’s emergency public health order. The order was set to expire Friday, and will now be extended through May 31 with multiple modifications. The major changes were the masks — previously required only for workers — and allowing most retailers to open at... Full story

  • Local graduation ceremonies

    Updated May 13, 2020

    Friday Muleshoe High School – 10 a.m. (Central time), MHS football field. Limited to four guests per graduate. Information: 806-272-7303 Sunday Dora High School – 3 p.m., Virtual graduation will be streamed live. Link will be available at doraschools.com. Information: 575-477-2211 Grady High School – 5 p.m., drive-in graduation, GHS student parking lot. Restricted to two vehicles per graduate; only graduates may exit vehicles. Community parade to follow ceremony. Information: 575-357-2192 Texico High School – 6 p.m., parking... Full story