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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to launch May 12
Eligible New Mexicans can get discounts for services, devices SANTA FE -- Tens of thousands of eligible New Mexicans can enroll for federal assistance beginning May 12 to help pay for monthly broadband services and to receive a one-time discount to purchase a computer. The Federal Communications Commission, which is administering the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, announced the May 12 start date in a news release Thursday that urged state officials to use the interim to inform eligible
State Announces On-Site COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Organizations
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com. “DOH is committed to making vaccine available to New Mexicans where they live and work,” said Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins. “By offering organizations the opportunity to request on-site vaccination events, we’ll make getting a shot even
Clovis Economic Development (CIDC) Announces Economic Development Week, May 9-15, 2021
CIDC joins cities nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to enhance local economic impact (Clovis, New Mexico) Friday, May 7, 2021–Clovis Economic Development (CIDC) is marking Economic Development Week from May 9-15, 2021 to celebrate the contributions of positive economic development and explain the role of the profession in the local community. Throughout the week, Clovis Economic Development (CIDC), the City of Clovis and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Clovis
Community Shows Love to Educators in Curry County for Teacher Appreciation Week
Chamber Ambassadors, Businesses and Volunteers Show Love to 1,700 Educators in Curry County (Clovis, New Mexico) Thursday, May 6—In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, a number of local organizations, businesses and volunteers teamed up to show love to all educators in Curry County. With more than 1,700 educators across 45 facilities throughout Clovis, Texico, Melrose, Grady and on Cannon Air Force Base, recognizing each important individual is no small feat. However, in true Clovis strong
DWI Saturation Patrols and Checkpoints for May 2021
The Clovis Police Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and DWI saturation patrols in May. DWI Checkpoints will be conducted on May 7th and May 21st, 2021. Officers will be specifically targeting alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. Please, don’t drink and drive. Have a designated driver, make plans ahead of time, together we can keep New Mexico’s roadways safe. The ENDWI Campaign was created by the New Mexico Department of Transportation in effort to reduce the number of drunk-driving
SBA Administrator Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses. WASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible
2021 Draggin' Main Musical Festival Update
Committee Postpones Musical Performances including 38 Special for Another Year Car Industry Celebrities Steve Darnell and Heather Storm to Attend Gearhead Gathering (Clovis, New Mexico) Tuesday, April 6, 2021—The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce today announced details for Clovis’ 2021 Draggin’ Main Music Festival (DMMF). Plans for a full week of Draggin’ Main events are still on track for June 13-19, 2021, including the Drive-In Tour of Clovis’ Classic Restaurants, Gearhead Gathering, and the main
CIDC and Chamber Release New Video and Facebook Page Promoting Life in Clovis
(Clovis, New Mexico) Thursday, April 1, 2021—Clovis Economic Development (CIDC) and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce – in partnership with Plateau Telecommunications, Inc. – today revealed two new resources in support of the TruGig City initiative to promote life in Eastern New Mexico. First, a new promotional video encourages businesses and individuals to consider life in Clovis. Narrated by Clovis Mayor Mike Morris, the video offers a glimpse into how this growing city in Eastern New Mexico
ATD Announces New Building Resiliency in Rural Communities for the Future of Work Initiative
CLOVIS, NM—Achieving the Dream (ATD) announced the first cohort of colleges in its new Building Resiliency in Rural Communities for the Future of Work initiative, which aims to increase equitable student success by strengthening rural colleges’ capacity to prepare students for careers in today’s economy. The initiative is funded by the Cognizant U.S. Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Community Focus Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation, Walmart.org, and Ascendium Education Group. Clovis Community
Chamber Creates New Facebook Options in Support of Restaurants and Agriculture
(Clovis, New Mexico) Thursday, March 18, 2021—The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce today announced new Facebook options in response to needs within two main industries: restaurants and agriculture. Although local restaurants have been able to slowly get back to business, many of them are now facing a different problem: finding employees. Due to COVID-19, workers are reluctant to return due to health and safety concerns, childcare issues and unemployment. Without sufficient help, many restaurants are
