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  • 88101 ZIP code leads state in new COVID cases

    The Staff of The News|Updated Aug 23, 2021

    CLOVIS — Monday saw Clovis grab a No. 1 ranking nobody wants. According to the Department of Health’s Monday report of 2,201 new cases of COVID-19, the 88101 ZIP code had the highest in the state with 107. It was one of three ZIP codes with triple-digit cases over the weekend, along with Carlsbad (106) and Hobbs (101). Curry County reported 114 total new cases between Friday and Monday, while Roosevelt County confirmed new 30 cases. The state reported nine new virus-related deaths on Monday, eight in the last few days and one...

  • Vaccinated residents caught in new wave of COVID-19

    Albuquerque Journal, Syndicated content|Updated Aug 22, 2021

    SANTA FE — The more contagious COVID-19 variant flooding New Mexico is reaching vaccinated residents, not just the unvaccinated. In fact, fully vaccinated individuals made up 19% of new COVID-19 infections and 13% of hospitalizations in a recent four-week period, according to a Journal analysis of state data. The numbers do demonstrate that unvaccinated people still make up the vast majority of New Mexico’s coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, even amid the recent surge. But vaccinated residents have been caught in the...

  • Texico, CCS absorb losses

    the Staff of The News|Updated Aug 21, 2021

    JAL — Texico and Jal went back and forth most of the night on Friday, with the Wolverines fighting uphill much of the time. They took the lead with under three minutes left on a long touchdown pass from sophomore Cade Figg to junior Jahvon Askew, only to see the Panthers put together a game-winning scoring drive and pull out a 63-56 win. “They have a good team,” Wolverines coach Bob Gilbreath said of Jal. “They have a big offensive tackle (6-foot-5, 300-pound senior Rogello Carreon) who has committed to Boise State. His lit...

  • Senior calendar - Aug. 22

    Updated Aug 21, 2021

    Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. 575-762-9405 Monday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes w/gravy, broccoli, cauliflower, biscuit, pudding Tuesday: Meatloaf, roasted potatoes, brown gravy, peas and carrots, dinner roll, cake Wednesday: Frito pie, pinto beans, chips and salsa, Jell-O with fruit Thursday: Green chili chicken enchiladas, beans, rice, salad, ice cream Friday: Crispy baked tilapia or chicken strips, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, sugar cookie Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St....

  • School menus - Aug. 22

    Updated Aug 21, 2021

    Clovis schools Monday: Breakfast, mini pancakes; lunch, chicken smackers, au gratin potatoes, sliced cucumbers, ranch dressing, fresh cantaloupe, homemade roll Tuesday: Breakfast, orange muffin top; lunch, corn dog, baked oven fries, celery sticks, ranch dressing, peach cup Wednesday: Breakfast, cinnamon roll; lunch, mac & cheese, seasoned green beans, veggie cup & ranch, chilled fresh fruit, whole wheat roll Thursday: Breakfast, breakfast frudel; lunch, chicken noodle soup, toasted cheese sandwich, mini carrots & celery,...