Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

COVID-19 Pandemic Daily Ticker: March 19-25

Each week we’ll bring you a day-by-day breakdown of key news, facts and community response in the fight against COVID-19

A mere four hours after the last print edition went to press, Governor Doug Burgum made a big announcement that affected all of us. He signed executive orders limiting school and business activity throughout the state. One order effectively closed bars and restaurants to any dine-in or on sale activity amid coronavirus concerns; and ordered school buildings to stay closed indefinitely. He also...