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Philip Troost apparent winner by 60 votes in County Commission District 3 GOP Primary
Philip Troost of Artesia was the likely winner in a close race for the Eddy Board of County Commissioners District 3 seat. Troost was leading challenger Justin Wilson by 60 votes during Tuesday's Republican Primary, according to unofficial voting results from the Eddy County Clerk's Office with all 13 precincts reporting. Troost had 672...
Learn about mental health issues this month at Carlsbad Public Library
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Did you know that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and less than half of them receive treatment? Our surroundings play a significant role in shaping our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall health, and learning about the impact of our surroundings on our mental health is a valuable way to take control of our own well-being. This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to examine your world and how it can affect your overall health. Look around, look within- from your neighbor to genetics, many factors come into play when it comes to our mental health.
Is your child in elementary school in Carlsbad? Here's how zone changes may affect you
Superintendent of Carlsbad Schools Dr. Gerry Washburn said to alleviate overcrowding in elementary schools, a change in schools zones was needed. The surge in population is a result of fossil fuel development around Carlsbad during the past 10 years, according to Washburn, leading to crowding especially in the elementary schools that serve the southern portion of Carlsbad.
William Kammerer found dead in Carlsbad. Police say criminal investigation underway.
Editor’s note: This story will be updated when more information is available. Police suspect “foul play” after a Carlsbad man missing since December 2023 was found dead in a remote area of Eddy County. William Kammerer, 23, was identified Friday after an autopsy was performed on the...
Republicans led Democrats in early, absentee voting in Eddy, Lincoln and Otero counties
Republicans outpaced Democrats in early and absentee voting in Eddy, Lincoln and Otero counties, according to data from the New Mexico Secretary of State. Early voting for the June 4 primary ended Saturday with Democrats voting in larger numbers than Republicans across most of New Mexico; Democrats led Republicans 72, 440 to 44,483. Across New Mexico, 327 Libertarians voted early or absentee.
Desert Willow, Cottonwood elementary schools are at capacity. CMS says rezoning can help
Superintendent of Carlsbad Schools Dr. Gerry Washburn said the district is seeking both long- and short-term solutions to accommodate the increasing number of elementary students enrolling in school. Washburn said among those solutions is a change to elementary school zone boundaries until a new elementary school can be built on...
County approves budget adjustment for new complex design phase
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Eddy County Commission approved a budget adjustment of $450,000 to start the design phase of the new Eddy County Complex in south Carlsbad during the May 21 commission meeting. The action allows Eddy County to contract an engineering firm to provide civil site and utilities design for the new complex, which will include a new detention center and new administration building.
CavernFest returns to downtown Carlsbad June 7 and June 8
Carlsbad’s annual downtown music and street festival returns for another year June 7 and June 8 with plenty to do for everyone. CavernFest was first organized in June 2016 by Carlsbad MainStreet and has attracted vendors, food trucks, attractions and big name entertainment since its inception, according to the CavernFest website.
Focus Regional Oil & Gas 2024 | Carlsbad MainStreet Letter
Carlsbad MainStreet has been privileged to partner with oil and gas companies in our region for many years. They have supported our organization through events, community programming, entrepreneur development, and in-kind and volunteer support. Many companies throughout Eddy County and the Permian Basin have sponsored some of our annual events like CavernFest, the Downtown Farmers and Makers Market, and the Fall Festival. Through support and sponsorship of these events, we have grown our capacity and expanded CavernFest into a two-day, family-friendly street festival in our downtown area. The Downtown Farmers and Makers Market has seen the addition of our Third Thursday events, and this year we can bring back Saturday morning markets to our season every week from June through the end of October.
Voting open for the Current-Argus Prep Hero of the Year for 2024
During the 2023-24 high school sports season, Current-Argus readers voted for the Prep Hero of the Week Award. Now that the school year has ended, it is time to vote for the Prep Hero of the Year as student-athletes from all three Eddy County high schools are vying for the title.
Fugitive from Carlsbad arrested in Juarez, Mexico for fentanyl trafficking
Two fugitives from Carlsbad wanted on federal and state drug trafficking charges were arrested in Mexico, police said, after they remained at large for almost a year. Local and federal officials were alerted that David Haynes and Johnny Crowley were hiding in Juarez, according to a news release from the Pecos Valley Drug Task Force. ...
How are businesses recruited to Carlsbad? City attracts companies through growth
New businesses flocked to Carlsbad as its population grew amid an upturn in oil and gas production tied to the booming Permian Basin. Eddy County was ranked the fastest growing county in New Mexico via the 2020 Census, with its population climbing by 15.8% since 2010 from 53,829 to 62,314, records show.
Avalon Lake, Carlsbad, NM
Avalon Lake is open to dispersed camping and fishing along its shoreline, particularly on the south end of the lake at Avalon Road (County road 602). There are no permits or reservations required. It's not exactly clear what the maximum camping limit is, but it's likely 14 days. Camping at...
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