When Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday that all “non-essential” workers should stay home, and that all “non-essential” businesses are now required to lock their doors, rumors immediately began to fly as to what that means for not only the individuals effected, but also the law enforcement agencies charged with enforcement. Community leaders and lead law enforcement officers all stated …

During their self-quarantine, News-Sun reporter Dorothy Fowler, along with family and friends, are part of many community members answering Nor-Lea Hospital’s call for help amidst the coronavirus pandemic. “I saw that they were asking for people to volunteer to make masks for the hospital,” Fowler said. “I felt like everybody needs to step up and do what they can to …

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday announced the state’s first death related to COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, a male in his late 70s in Eddy County died Sunday, March 22, at Artesia General Hospital. On March 22, he went to the hospital, where his condition deteriorated rapidly. He died the same day. …

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced additional restrictions to disrupt the spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Mexico and instructed New Mexicans to remain in their homes or places of residence except for outings absolutely necessary for health, safety and welfare. The order – to be issued by Secretary of Health Kathy Kunkel and effective 8 …

Despite many normally broadcasted television events being cancelled, last Monday night’s pre-recorded episode of The Voice aired without a hitch as many locals sat glued to the popular singing show to catch Lovington native Gigi Hess as she made her national debut. That Monday was the last night of the blind auditions to air after the show premiered in February …

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: Two new cases in Bernalillo County: A female in her 60s. A male in his 30s. Two new cases in Doña Ana County: ​A female in her 50s. A female in her …

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced fourteen additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 1 new case in Lea County: ​A male in his 70s 9 new cases in Bernalillo County: A female in her 70s A female in her 60s Two males in their 40s …

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced fourteen additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 1 new case in Lea County: ​A male in his 70s 9 new cases in Bernalillo County: A female in her 70s A female in her 60s Two males in their 40s …

The moment many feared was coming happened Saturday morning in Lea County — a positive test result for COVID-19 was announced. “I was notified (by the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH)) this morning,” Lea County Manager Mike Gallagher said. “I can tell you it was someone in Lea County and right now, we’re working on ascertaining all of the …

The moment many feared was coming happened Saturday morning in Lea County — a positive test result for COVID-19 was announced. “I was notified (by the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH)) this morning,” Lea County Manager Mike Gallagher said. “I can tell you it was someone in Lea County and right now, we’re working on ascertaining all of the …