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New Mexico Primary Election: Where to vote, candidates in Eddy County
New Mexico’s 2024 primary election is June 4 and Eddy County residents can vote early through June 1 in Carlsbad and Artesia. Only registered Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians are eligible to vote in this election. Offices for U.S. President, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senate are on the ballot along...
Softball Recap: Carlsbad finds playoff glory versus Los Lunas
Carlsbad had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Los Lunas Tigers onto the board and left with a 9-0 victory on Friday. The result was nothing new for Carlsbad, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Public lands in Eddy County up for lease to oil and gas by feds in February 2025
More than one thousand acres of public land in southeast New Mexico could be leased to the oil and gas industry via an auction planned by the federal government. The Bureau of Land Management announced its proposal for the lease auction planned for February 2025, offering lands mostly in Eddy County, amid the booming Permian Basin. ...
How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year?
Mother’s Day has meant different things to me over the years. The best ones were when I got to share them with my mother. It felt like a special day only we got to share together. The first few after she passed away were hard. The other day, while taking my son Will to school, he asked me when the holiday was. I told him it was in a few weeks. He said well, I want to make you a card because a card I make you would mean more than a card I buy at the store. It melted...
Carlsbad Caverns enforces preventative fire measures
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Carlsbad Caverns National Park will start to implement some preventative measures in the wake of the dangers coming from hot weather. According to the news release by Carlsbad Caverns, the park will start implementing the following preventative measures starting on Thursday, May 23: According to Carlsbad Caverns, there is an […]
Eddy County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Eddy County listed for $295,500 in April, down 4.3% from the previous month's $308,750, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 1.9% from $290,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Eddy County, not houses...
Former Eddy County residents arrested in Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two former Eddy County residents were arrested in Mexico. David Haynes and Johnny Crowley both had arrest warrants and were found hiding in Jaurez, Mexico. Officials say Haynes is accused of drug trafficking crimes from March of 2023. Authorities accuse Haynes of having about 17,000 fentanyl pills with the intent to distribute […]
Carlsbad father's conviction upheld by NM Supreme Court in death of 8-year-old girl
Juan Lerma’s conviction in the death of his 8-year-old daughter was upheld by the New Mexico Supreme Court, maintaining his life sentence in prison for child abuse. Lerma was convicted Nov. 18, 2022 after a jury trial in Fifth Judicial District Court on a single count of intentional child abuse resulting in death of a child younger than 12. He was arrested in 2020 and charged in the death of his daughter Samantha Rubino who police said...
Love for racing and baseball tie binds for one Las Cruces family with playoffs near
More than a quarter century ago, motorsports kept former racer Cheryl Fox and her family together after the death of her husband. Fast forward to 2024 and another sport keeps the family bonds strong as grandson Colton King and the rest of his Centennial Hawks teammates face the Carlsbad Cavemen Friday in the opening round of the 5A state baseball playoffs in Carlsbad. ...
Focus Regional Oil & Gas 2024 | Artesia & Carlsbad Chamber Letter
This year, we proudly celebrate 100 years of active commercial oil and gas production in southeast New Mexico. The year was 1924 when the first commercial well on state lands produced oil which, in turn, produced a royalty check to the State of New Mexico. That check, less than $200, marked the beginning of what would become a significant change to our state’s economy.
Alamogordo Daily News, Carlsbad Current-Argus, Ruidoso News to be sold to El Rito Media
Gannett Co., Inc., owner of the Alamogordo Daily News, Carlsbad Current-Argus, Ruidoso News and more than 200 daily newspapers across the country, has signed a purchase agreement to sell the Alamogordo Daily News, Carlsbad Current-Argus, Ruidoso News to El Rito Media. El Rito Media is expected to close on its purchase of the three newspapers on June 1, for an undisclosed sum. ...
Arizona Game and Fish celebrates 100th Mexican wolf pup fostered into the wild
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Wildlife biologists are celebrating a huge milestone in the Southwest!. Arizona Game and Fish, alongside New Mexico and U.S. wildlife services, fostered the 100th Mexican wolf pup into the wild. The pup and two siblings were fostered from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park in Carlsbad, New Mexico into a wild den in Arizona on April 25.
Softball Recap: Peyton Looper can't quite lead Estancia over Loving
Estancia and Loving squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Estancia had to settle for second. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Loving Falcons. Estancia's defeat signaled the end of their 16-game winning streak. Estancia saw six different players step...
State’s Orphan Well Program Turns New Mexico Environmental Challenges Into Success Stories
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has achieved significant milestones in its ongoing efforts to address methane emissions and environmental hazards through its orphan well plugging program. Supported by federal funding, particularly from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), EMNRD’s Oil Conservation Division (OCD) has emerged as a leader in combating methane pollution and safeguarding the environment.
Softball Recap: Eunice's loss ends four-game winning streak at home
Eunice lost against Loving back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Eunice Cardinals lost 9-2 to the Loving Falcons. Eunice has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Eunice saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One...
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