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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 […]
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.
3.8 magnitude earthquake spotted in Jal, New Mexico
JAL, N.M. — A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was spotted near Jal, New Mexico on Thursday afternoon, according to USGS. The earthquake happened almost 12 miles southwest of Jal. The earthquake was almost five miles in depth, according to the USGS earthquake map.
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...
Schlotzsky's is coming to Artesia. Here's how to get your sandwich fix.
A sandwich chain new to Eddy County plans to open shop in Artesia this fall, offering a unique menu officials hope will cause diners to flock to the restaurant to try something new. Schlotzsky’s held a groundbreaking ceremony at the location of its Artesia restaurant earlier this month, with plans...
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 […]
26th Street reopens following fatal wreck
Your browser does not support the audio element. The area of 26th Street between Compress Road and the Artesia city limits has reopened following a fatal wreck that occurred this afternoon at 26th and Compress. The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office reported the accident just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, announcing that...
Eddy County approves $1M for work at West Loop Road and 62/182
Construction work at a busy Carlsbad intersection was moved up a year due to increased traffic flow, said Eddy County Public Works Director Jason Burns. Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners April 16 approved a budget transfer of $1 million from the County’s general fund to the road construction fund to start construction at the intersection of Corrales Road and U.S. Highway 62/180 south of Carlsbad.
A nuclear reactor in Carlsbad? Local leaders call for atomic energy at repository site
A modular nuclear reactor was the project of choice for local business leaders in Carlsbad as the U.S. Department of Energy worked to decide how 9,000 unused acres at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant site could be repurposed for “clean energy.”. The project was part of the DOE’s “Clean...
Back on tap: Beer is back at Guadalupe Mountain Brewing Company
Guadalupe Mountain Brewing Company was the brewery without beer for four long months. On April 9, Carlsbad City Councilors voted unanimously to approve the brewery’s liquor licenses to serve beer and wine at the gastropub on National Parks Highway. The brewery's owners planned a relaunch to serve the suds to customers on the south side of town and beyond.
This Week in Eddy County Sports: Carlsbad baseball, softball teams have crucial games
Carlsbad’s baseball and softball teams enter a pivotal week as both squads are tied for first place in the District 5-4A standings. Cavemen baseball faces Roswell home and away this week. At 5 p.m. Thursday in Roswell, Carlsbad travels to the UFO City to face the Coyotes in a...
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