New Mexico Reports 650 COVID-19 Cases and Stable Death Toll
New Mexico health data show 650 new coronavirus cases raising the state total to over 648 000 since the pandemic began. No COVID-19 deaths were reported Friday, keeping the death toll at 8 702. Hospitalizations stood at 235 as the Amarillo metro region's active cases rose to 756. The state urges high risk individuals to seek early treatment and provides vaccine and treatment resources.
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City council holds closed session amid EMS and police concerns
City officials led a closed session where Fire Chief Garrett Nash and EMS Director John Elder declined to discuss personnel matters. Former fire chief Casey Mackey criticized city operations and alleged Nash and Elder reside at the firehouse during weekdays. He urged resignations and questioned pothole funding.
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Mountain View school donations and policy updates
The board discussed a potential water rights donation with a covenant restricting future use to children. Mountain View Elementary opened in the early 1950s and closed about 40 years later. Trustees Gonzales Lucero and Pacheco approved the authorization. Wallace and Lopez were absent. The district also approved final readings on attendance at events for younger students and a strengthened bullying policy.
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Mountain View
Gonzales
Robert Lucero
Matthew Pacheco
Bo Wallace
Jerry Lopez
Dave Johnson
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