Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Accepting the Unexpected

Eddy County declares emergency due to COVID-19 virus; schools and social events cancelled and businesses step up on safety to stop the spread

Last week a new term worked its way into the mainstream American vocabulary– social distancing. It was a term that took us by surprise as we anxiously awaited the upcoming events of the spring season.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the practice of social distancing includes avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meter...

 
 
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