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One mobile home burned in the Oakmont Fire; Blaze now down to 65 acres
The 120-acre Oakmont fire that began in Timberon, New Mexico on Friday, May 3 was reportedly 30% contained by Monday. The fire destroyed an abandoned mobile home, according to officials from the New Mexico Forestry Division. Emergency Services Director for Otero County Matthew Clark said the mobile home had been abandoned for about four years. No other damage was reported. ...
El Paso County holds online auction to sell surplus inventory
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County will be selling surplus inventory through an online auction starting on Monday, May 6, according to a press release from the County. The County says the online action will start on Monday, May 6, and will last until Friday, May 17. Those who are interested in participating […]
Wildfire burning in Otero County, causing mandatory evacuation in Timberon
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A wildfire broke out in Otero County, causing a mandatory evacuation in Timberon. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority issued a mandatory evacuation for the area of Sacramento Drive and Paradise Valley Drive in Timberon. The authority describes the fire as a "very large...
This Week in Eddy County Sports: Eddy County baseball and softball host playoffs
Playoff time for baseball and softball is here as Carlsbad and Artesia host first-round games on the road to a state championship. Cavemen baseball team faces familiar opponent At 4:30 p.m. Friday at Carlsbad High School, the Cavemen host Las Cruces Centennial in the opening round of the 5A playoffs. ...
'Total devastation': Canutillo fire leaves one dead in west El Paso County community
A man who used a wheelchair died as a large, fast-spreading fire ravaged neighboring houses in Canutillo in a blaze requiring the response of several fire departments, officials said. The fire burned four buildings, seven vehicles and claimed the life of a man in a wheelchair whose body was found on Sunday, May 5, near the origin of the house fire on Sixth Street, West Valley Fire Department Chief Bill Adler said in an email. ...
Poll: Eddy County to spend $350M on a new courthouse. What facility would you invest in?
Eddy County sought to replace its historic Fifth Judicial District Court in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, opting to spend $350 million to build the new courthouse on National Parks Highway on the south side of town. The topic was tabled during a recent Eddy County Commission meeting amid outcry from locals, several district judges and attorneys who argued the project would leave the historic building vulnerable to future demolition. They also contended court offices belonged...
Scams on the rise across the U.S. and Eddy County. Officials give advice to avoid rip-offs
About 2.6 million people across New Mexico and the U.S. lost money to fraud last year, the most ever, according to federal data. The Federal Trade Commission reported in February that consumer losses topped $10 billion in 2023, the first time fraud loss reached that benchmark and a 14% increase from 2022. ...
Large house fire reported in Canutillo
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The West Valley Fire Department and El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies are on the scene after reports of a fire in Canutillo, Texas. Smoke can be seen above Park Avenue near Jose J. Alderete Middle School. Multiple buildings are reportedly on fire.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office graduates newest officers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the graduation of its newest Basic Detention Officer class. The event was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at Pebble Hills High School, at 14400 Pebble Hills Boulevard. The following graduates will be appointed as Basic Detention Officers:
EP County holds community clean up event in Montana Vista area
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County Public Work is inviting the community to a free community clean up this weekend. According to a news release from the County, the clean-up will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at 14698 Van Lane and people can take the following […]
City sets public hearing on issuance of GRT bond series
Your browser does not support the audio element. At the Artesia City Council meeting on Tuesday the council set a public hearing for May 28 to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a new series of gross receipts tax revenue bonds, up to $5.6 million. Funds from the bonds...
Socorro man arrested on multiple charges including online solicitation of a minor
SOCORRO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 41-year-old Socorro man wanted for online solicitation of a minor, among other charges, was arrested Monday morning. Christian Rodriguez was arrested at his home, on the 800 block of Eligio in Socorro, according to the El Paso County Constable's Office Precinct #6. Rodriguez was...
Sunland Park to connect Texas and New Mexico through Rio Grande Trail
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KTSM) – Work is now underway for the portion of the Rio Grande Trail that will extend 10 miles throughout the City of Sunland Park, and connect with the Santa Fe Trail and the rest of the state of New Mexico. The trail is expected to go as north as the […]
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