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Driver killed after metal rod pierces windshield
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Carlsbad Police Crimestoppers is asking for information on the death of a vehicle driver last week. They say at around 12:10 p.m. on April 24, there was a incident at the 5000 block of National Parks Highway. A metal welding rod hit a windshield pierced the windshield of a vehicle and […]
Train derails in Pyote
The derailment happened on Wednesday afternoon.
18-wheeler tire blowout causes lane closure on IH 20
An 18-wheeler with a tire blown out around MM 4 on IH 20 WB is causing the highway to allow only one open lane at this time, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Westbound traffic should detour at FM 2903 in Toyah. The expected closure duration is unknown at...
New Mexico Environment Department gives UPS funding to replace 16 delivery trucks
(The Center Square) - The New Mexico Environment Department is giving the United Parcel Service $473,222 in taxpayer funds to replace 16 delivery vehicles with low-pollution compressed natural gas delivery vehicles. “New Mexico has helped school districts and nonprofit organizations reduce their climate-warming emissions from their vehicle fleets,” Environment Secretary James Kenney said in a statement. “Now, UPS is following suit by retiring diesel-fueled vehicles and replacing them with cleaner vehicles.” ...
Smoking Clays fundraiser aids local entities
Your browser does not support the audio element. On Saturday, March 23, the Casey White Foundation held the 11th Annual Smoking Clays Shoot at the Eddy County Shooting Range, a fundraiser benefitting Boy Scout Troop 228, the Artesia Special Olympics team, and the Mitty Runyan College Scholarship Program for graduating seniors of Artesia High School going into either vocational or agricultural fields.
Fireball seen near Pecos
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A large fireball has been reported to the east of Pecos somewhere on I-20. The fireball is visible on the CBS7 First Alert eyecam in Pecos. CBS7 News has reached out to local officials for information and will share that as it is obtained.
This Week in Eddy County Sports: High school teams prepare for state tournaments
The regular season for spring sports teams around Eddy County wraps up this week with the state playoffs around the corner. Carlsbad baseball team seeks sweep to clinch district. At 5 p.m. Thursday at Carlsbad High School, the Cavemen host the Hobbs Eagles in a single game. The Cavemen thwarted...
Did you feel it? Earthquake rattles the Basin
Update: The USGS reported another earthquake, with a 3.8 magnitude, which occurred at 2:32 p.m. in Jal New Mexico on Thursday, and spread through the West Texas area. This is the third reported earthquake of the day that spread to the Permian Basin. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Jal […]
Eddy County sheriff, New Mexico District 55 candidates talk opioids, gun rights in forum
Concerns over crime, drug abuse and homelessness were some topics addressed by candidates running for public office during a forum presented by the Eddy County Chapter of the NAACP. An NAACP press release stated all candidates running in the June 4 Republican primary were invited to participate in the forum...
Vote for your favorite baseball player in the Current-Argus Prep Hero of the Week Poll
Each week during the high school sports season, the Carlsbad Current-Argus asks readers to vote in the Prep Hero of the Week Poll. This week people can vote for their favorite baseball player. Voting concludes at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday and the winner will be announced at www.currentargus.com Thursday. You can...
How the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department took on the pipeline explosion fire
MONAHANS, Texas — After a pipeline explosion sparked a massive fire in Ward County, the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department were one of several departments who rushed into action. However, when they got there, they had to hold their ground. “We arrived on scene, very large fire. You can see...
Crews respond to fire involving four semi-trucks
MONAHANS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Several Fire Departments responded to reports of a major fire involving multiple semi-trucks on Eastbound Interstate 20 Thursday afternoon. According to a post by the Monahans Fire Department, crews from Monahans, Wickett, Pyote, and Barstow responded to the area of Eastbound I-20 near mile marker 57 with reports of four semi-trucks […]
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