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2022: Chaves County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By East New Mexico News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Chaves County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 16.1%.

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By East New Mexico News | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the East New Mexico News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Chaves County: Medicare dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.3% of income in Chaves County, providing an average of $2,552 per capita to residents.

De Baca County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6% of income in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6% of income in De Baca County, providing an average of $3,370 per capita to residents.

Eddy County ranks 30th in New Mexico for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Eddy County received an average of $12,657 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in New Mexico.

De Baca County: Residents received $13.6 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 14.3% of income in De Baca County, providing an average of $8,035 per capita to residents.

East New Mexico News area weekly mass times

By East New Mexico News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the East New Mexico News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Yucca Middle School choir wins at state contest in Rio Rancho

By East New Mexico News | Apr 10, 2025

On April 4-5, Clovis Municipal Schools' choirs participated in the NMAA State Choir Contest at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Roswell Police Department's youth program fills quickly

By East New Mexico News | Apr 10, 2025

Youth in Roswell have the opportunity to participate in the Junior Police Academy organized by the Roswell Police Department.

Roswell Police Department to host first-ever Junior Police Academy in June

By East New Mexico News | Apr 10, 2025

The Roswell Police Department is launching its inaugural Junior Police Academy, aimed at offering young people ages 8 to 17 an opportunity to participate in a unique educational experience.

Roosevelt County: Medicaid dependency reached 11.2% in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.2% of income in Roosevelt County, providing an average of $5,552 per capita to residents.

East New Mexico News publication area sees 47 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By East New Mexico News | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the East New Mexico News publication area submitted 47 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Roosevelt County ranks 24th in New Mexico for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Roosevelt County received an average of $14,398 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in New Mexico.

Clovis Municipal Schools seeks feedback on 2025-2026 draft academic calendars

By East New Mexico News | Apr 7, 2025

Clovis Municipal Schools is moving forward with the finalization of its academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year.

Clovis schools open kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year

By East New Mexico News | Apr 7, 2025

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is set to open on April 24, 2025, at all Clovis Municipal Schools elementary campuses.

Lincoln County: Medicaid made up 8.2% of total income in 2022

By East New Mexico News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.2% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $4,098 per capita to residents.

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East New Mexico News area weekly mass times

By East New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the East New Mexico News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Clovis school bands achieve top ratings at SENMMEA assessment

By East New Mexico News | Apr 4, 2025

Band ensembles from Clovis Municipal Schools showcased remarkable performances at the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Association (SENMMEA) Music Performance Assessment on April 2 in Hobbs, New Mexico.