Artesia Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Mar. 21.
Please check the Department of Health website at https://nmhealth.org/ for a full listing of symptoms of Coronavirus and other related information.
New Mexico has issued a COVID-19 hotline to call if you feel you have symptoms of this virus. That number is 1-855-600-3453. If these people decide you need medical attention, please call Artesia General Hospital at 575.748.3333 BEFORE going inside the emergency room. Artesia General Hospital is doing all they can to keep their facility safe and clean.
As of Today March 20, 2020, the total tests in New Mexico were 3,814. Of those tested, 43 tested positive which is about 1.1%. There are currently NO cases in Eddy County.
EDDY COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE
The Eddy County Clerk protocol is limiting access to offices. To read more about their COVID-19 temporary policy, click here: http://www.co.eddy.nm.us/…/County-Clerk-Statement-March-19-…
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
APS has decided to continue offering breakfast and lunch during Spring Break. Breakfast and lunch will be available at Grand Heights, all elementary schools and Artesia Intermediate School from 8:30 am-10:00 am. The cost for the meals will be the same as when school is in session—free, reduced, or full pay. If you need to add money to a child’s account, please use the MyMealTime app at bulldogs.org. As of today Artesia Public Schools still plan to return to school Monday, April 6, 2020, but the situation remains fluid.All extra-curricular school events through April 3 have also been cancelled
Please check www.bulldogs.org for up to date information as it becomes available.
ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Latest information released from Artesia General Hospital is linked here: https://t.e2ma.net/message/65djht/a5f71mb.
To stay up-to-date for information from the hospital click here: https://artesiageneral.com/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fro…/
Here is a special message from Mike Deans, Co-Chairman of Artesia Special Hospital District: "AGH is now working on a tent in front of the hospital to screen and test for COVID-19 as soon as possible. We will keep you posted. Emergency plans are going better than expected here in Artesia and at our hospital. Pray for an end to this madness!!"
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY
We have contacted and have been contacted by numbers non-profits and charitable organizations around town to see how they all are doing. We know the Senior Center, Senior Meal Site, Meals on Wheels are all doing their part to keep the people they serve safe and healthy. We do know that other places are struggling to keep supplies in stock for people in need since stores are running out, therefore we would like to encourage people to drop off non-perishable items as well as boxes to the Chamber any time M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm to be taken to these places. If you have anything to spare during this time, they are finding it difficult to keep food for people who truly have a need. We are in contact with other community members who are lending as many helping hands as possible.
CHAMBER RETAIL INFO
We got on the phone for most of the day today and called around to discuss Covid-19 with many of our retail Chamber members and here is what we discovered. Most retailers are doing business as usual with the knowledge of implementing social distancing. We encourage you to find your favorite retailers on social media as they are updating store hours and implementations. You can also find addresses and phone numbers on our website at artesiachamber.com, but for the most part....Happy Shopping!!! #LoveTheLocal
OTHER THINGS WE KNOW:
~MVD is only assisting customers by appointment only and no more than 10 people in the lobby at one time. They are asking people to wait just outside the door. Please call 575.746.1323 to make an appointment.
~Fenn’s is opening early from 6:00 am – 8:00 am on Tues/Wed/Thurs of each week in order for senior citizens to come in and shop.
~Wal Mart has limited their hours of operation from 6:00 am – 8:30 pm. Please visit https://www.walmart.com/store/3427/artesia-nm/details for details about all of the department hours.
~Talon LPE is offering COVID-19 disinfecting services in our area. See their information here: Click Here
~Carlsbad Caverns National Park is remaining open for visitors, but the elevator is shut down to abide by the CDC restrictions.
~White Sands National Park is also open, but the gift shop, visitor center and visitor restrooms are closed to follow CDC restrictions.
CHAMBER RESTAURANT INFO
These are our chamber members who kindly support us and the community year-round. Please remember them in these trying times.
Artesia Lanes (1701 Tumbleweed) - Bowling: closed. Café hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm (every day carry out only) Order online at artesialanes.com or call 575.736.4545
Subway (1700 W. Main St. Ste. C & 604 N. 26th) - Order online or through Subway app and pick up in store. 575.746.9010
Artesia Country Club (Restaurant) (2701 W. Richey) – Offering curbside pick up 575.746.2055
Piccolino Restaurant (201 N. First St.) – Call-in and carry-out only. Regular Hours for now. 575.748.1100
La Fonda Restaurant (210 W. Main St.) – Closed until ban is lifted.
Wellhead Restaurant & Brewpub (332 W. Main St.) Call-in and carry-out only (Growlers too). Regular Hours for now. 575.746.0640
Domino’s (302 S. First St.) – Carry-out and delivery as usual. 575.746.3030
Los Agaves (611 N. 8th St.) – Delivery and drive-thru pick up. 575.736.4037
IHOP (105 S. 1st St.) – IHOP & Go online ordering or call 575.746.4450
Balzano Family Vineyard (5230 Seven Rivers Hwy) - Closed until ban is lifted.
Adobe Rose Restaurant (1614 N. 13th St.) – Order take out through their app or call 575.746.6157.
Alma’s (1802 W. Main St.) – Order take out and delivery from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Three numbers to utilize 575.748.8931/575.513.1265/575.308.9824
Wine Shop at Home (online orders only at www.wineshopathome.com/jessicabollema) Offering privately guided wine tastings in home only with no more than 10 guests. 575.910.3851
Henry’s BBQ (811 W. Main St.) – Drive thru is open 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. 575.736.1777
Kith & Kin Roasting Co. (105 N. 5th St.) – Curbside service of call in orders 575.746.9494
Green Chili Café (702 N. 13th St.) – Closed to the public, Artesia General Hospital staff only
Pecos Diamond Steakhouse (601 S. 1st St.) – Closed until ban is lifted.
Sweet Confections by K & M (314 W. Main St.) – Open for pick up orders 3/19 & 3/20, then closed for spring break and will return 3/30. 575.736.2253
Road Runner Grill (Inside Best Western - Pecos Inn) – Offering free meal delivery Mon (6am-2pm) and Tues-Sat (6am-2pm & 5pm-close) 575.748.3324
Wendy’s (1011 W. Main St.) - Drive thru only
Stay safe and healthy friends! Wash hands!
Jessica Bollema
Communications Coordinator
Artesia Chamber of Commerce
575.746.2744
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