Your Electric Co-op

Manager

Charles T. Pinson, Jr.

Address

1403 N. 13th Street P.O. Box 230 Artesia, NM 88211

Artesia/Dexter/Roswell

575-746-3571

Hagerman

575-752-3366

Fax

575-746-4219

Website

www.cvecoop.org

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (M-F)

Se habla español

Board of Trustees President

Charles G. Wagner, Jr., North of Roswell, District 6

Vice President

Michael Bennett, Hope, District 7

Secretary-Treasurer

Wesley R. Pilley Dexter/Hagerman, District 4

Larry Benedict

South of Roswell, District 5

Jason Ciempa

Loco Hills, District 2 Rusty Gwynne

Artesia/Lakewood, District 1

Steve Spence

Cottonwood, District 3

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the CVE boardroom.

CVE Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic

Central Valley Electric Cooperative provides an essential service to our members, and safety is our number one priority.

We have taken several measures to help control the spread of COVID-19. • Our office is closed to the public • We are rotating office personnel to comply with social distancing • We are rotating construction crews • We are minimizing work-related travel • We are utilizing video conferencing and teleconferencing when we can To help CVE and our communities reduce spreading the virus and encourage social distancing, please follow these guidelines: • Give us a call at 575-746-3571 to report power outages or emergencies or if you have any general questions • Keep up with our latest updates by following us on Facebook • Conveniently pay your bill online at www.CVECOOP.org, drop off your payment at our drive-thru, put your payment in our night drop box, or mail in your payment

Please stay safe and know that CVE will continue to operate and provide the highest-quality service possible for you.

SOCIAL DISTANCING WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Group gatherings Gym Concerts Retail stores Malls Sporting events Sleep overs Playdates Mass transit systems Non-essential workers in the home

Parks Traveling Grocery stores Picking up take-out Picking up medications

Take a walk Facetime Go for a hike Yard work Play outside Play a game Group video chat Listen to music Stream a show/movie Clean house Phone calls Read a book Cook a meal

This May, Take Time to Plug into Safety

Central Valley Electric Cooperative’s concern for safety extends beyond our employees. We care deeply about the safety of our members and our communities.

May is Electrical Safety Month, and we encourage you to plug into safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, thousands of people in the U.S. are critically injured and electrocuted as a result of electrical fires, accidents and electrocution in their own homes.

To promote safety education in our communities we offer free electrical safety demonstrations to area students, organizations and businesses (once it is safe, and allowed by law to do so again). We frequently provide electrical safety information in the enchantment magazine, our newsletter, on our website, in our lobby, and on social media.

We also encourage the public to contact us if they see a downed power line or any other type of dangerous electrical situation. We strive to provide our communities with safe, reliable and affordable electricity and to serve as your trusted energy advisor, now and into the future.

4 COMMON CULPRITS OF ELECTRICAL FIRES

Electrical outlets: Faulty electrical outlets are a leading cause in home fires. As outlets age, so do the wires behind them that you can’t see. Any loose, damaged or warm-to-the-touch outlets should be repaired or replaced.

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Electrical wiring: Outdated wiring is another common cause of electrical fires. Frequently tripped breakers, flickering lights and burning smells are clear warning signs. If your home is more than 20 years old, it may not be able to handle today’s increased power load. If you suspect your home’s wiring is outdated, leave this one to the pros and contact a qualified electrician.

Overloaded cords and outlets: Extension cords are not permanent solutions. If your big-screen TV, home theater system and other electronics are plugged into one extension cord, it’s time to call an electrician and install additional outlets.

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Old appliances: Older appliances are more likely to have loose or damaged wiring, which means they’re more likely to catch fire. Check older appliances for damage and determine if it’s time to upgrade or replace. Also check to ensure you’re using appliancegrade outlets. A qualified electrician can help with installation.

HAPPY DAY mother’s

Memorial Day 2020 WE’LL NEVER FORGET

CVE will be CLOSED Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day