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Here's what's happening in May at the Carlsbad Public Library
May is a month packed full of important dates. Mother’s Day, the end of school, and for many students this marks an even more important event in their lives, graduation. Whether this graduation is from preschool, high school, or even college it is an important day for all involved.
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 […]
Mild & A Bit Humid 5-10-2024
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Along with some passing clouds, below-normal temperatures have returned for most east of Pecos. Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips highlights the temperature divide as a cold front comes through with high temperatures ranging from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Southwesterly winds in The Trans Pecos will eventually be overtaken by northeasterly winds arriving from eastern West Texas as temperatures will drop for a vast majority later on. Rain will hold out for a vast majority as despite some surface moisture with the cold front, plenty of dry air will remain. Any showers that do form will be in northwestern areas of The Trans Pecos and southeastern areas of The Rio Grande. Despite some lingering clouds this weekend, a high pressure system will form across The Hill Country, allowing Basin temperatures to slowly rise with the return of southerly winds.
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...
Artesia's Swiss Army Knife Nye Estrada wins Current-Argus Prep Hero of the Week award
A familiar high school student-athlete claims another Carlsbad Current-Argus Prep Hero of the Week award after a two-hit, two RBIs performance against Santa Teresa in the opening round of the 4A state baseball playoffs. Nye Estrada of Artesia High School won the trophy with 67% of the more than 4,600 votes cast this week. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Loving Will Face Rehoboth Christian
The Loving Falcons are on the road again on Thursday to play the Rehoboth Christian Lynx at 12:30 p.m. Loving's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Rehoboth Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Loving will bounce into Thursday's match after...
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. ...
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...
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.
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.
Local officials to undergo training to combat rise in West Texas oil thefts
MONAHANS, Texas — "The rise in oil theft in West Texas is growing, it's increasing, and the criminals are more organized," said U.S. Congressman, Tony Gonzales during a press conference in Monahans, Texas. On Friday, May 10, the Republican U.S. Congressman hosted a roundtable discussion with officials from the...
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. ...
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...
Baseball Recap: Rehoboth Christian finds playoff glory versus Loving
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rehoboth Christian had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Loving Falcons 4-3. Winning may never get old, but Rehoboth Christian sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
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