Roswell considers emergency declaration to seek federal aid
Roswell City Council set a special meeting to review Resolution 2018 declaring an emergency area to access state and federal funds for COVID-19 expenses. The session at 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center will be open to the public and streamed online.
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First COVID-19 cases reported in Chaves County
Four people in Chaves County tested positive for the coronavirus marking the county's first documented cases. The New Mexico Department of Health released limited details, naming a female and male in their 20s, a male in his 50s, and a female in her 60s. The state total rose to 83. Roswell Mayor Den nis Kintigh and Chaves County commissioner chair Will Cavin urged calm in a joint statement.
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Oil firms trim Permian activity amid virus demand drop
Apache will drop all Permian rigs and slash 2020 capex by nearly 1 billion dollars while Pioneer Natural Resources cuts rig count from 22 to 11 and reduces completions as oil demand falls. New Mexico oil officials say the industry can weather the crisis and rebound.
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New Mexico Orders Nonessential Businesses Closed
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces a statewide curbs package closing nonessential businesses while allowing essential services such as grocery stores health care operations media outlets and farms to stay open. The order requires 100 percent of nonessential workers to work from home and limits gatherings to five people amid 83 total cases.
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Malaria drugs spark hope and shortages over COVID-19
Excitement over using chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 grows with President Trump’s endorsements but evidence is scant and access tight as demand rises. Scientists warn that major trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness, while early reports spark global debate and shortages.
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Washington fights over $2 trillion virus relief plan
Tensions mount in Washington as Congress debates a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak. President Trump raises the possibility of extending the 15 day shutdown beyond its planned end.
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