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Carlsbad considers donation to replace North Mesa Senior Center

City of Carlsbad officials said a private party has reached out for a possible land purchase for a replacement for the North Mesa Senior Center.

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Carlsbad meth, fentanyl dealer gets 20 years in federal prison

Manuel Pineda Montoya admitted to bringing fentanyl and meth into Carlsbad from Albuquerque.

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UNM student Eli-Sha Upshaw takes plea deal in Mike Peake attack

One of the suspects involved in an attack on former New Mexico State basketball player Mike Peake in November 2022 has pleaded guilty.

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Homes in Eddy County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here

Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Eddy County in January 2024.

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Plans for a new Eddy County judicial complex paused for public input

Eddy County Commissioners place proposed plan for a new courthouse on hold as public expresses concerns for current courthouse downtown.

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by: Mike Smith

Eddy County Courthouse through the centuries

A pictorial history of courthouses in Carlsbad as Eddy County determines future use of the current courthouse built nearly 90 years ago.

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Auto dealers brace for EV rules. NM officials uphold mandate

New environmental restrictions require 43 percent of New Mexican dealership sales be electric vehicles by 2026 and 82 percent by 2032. The transition won't be easy.

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by: Mike Smith

Eddy County residents say no to courthouse move

Carlsbad area residents gathered for a townhall meeting April 24 at the Eddy County Courthouse regarding a proposed move south of Carlsbad.

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Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.

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by: Stacey BarchengerArizona Republic

Arizona indicts 18 people in scheme to falsely certify Trump 2020 win

The grand jury's decision could levy criminal consequences for a plot intended to subvert the will of Arizona voters.

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Spring 2024 Carlsbad, SENM College commencement ceremony dates, times

Graduation dates and times are set for May for Carlsbad Municipal Schools and Southeast New Mexico College.

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New Mexico's urban, oil counties rank low in air pollution study

The American Lung Association found the worst air pollution was in New Mexico's biggest cities and rural oilfield towns.

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Fatal car crash closes 26th Street in Artesia amid investigation

A fatal car accident left a main road in Artesia closed Wednesday afternoon as New Mexico State Police investigated the incident.

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by: Mike EasterlingFarmington Daily Times

Like to dine out with your dog? Here's what's allowed — and what isn't

The leader of the New Mexico Restaurant Association says some eateries are in a tough spot when it comes to determining what a true service animal is.

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Will Carlsbad get a nuclear reactor at the WIPP site?

The Department of Energy proposed using 9,000 acres on the property of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant nuclear waste repository for "clean energy."

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Something for everyone at Luis de Leon's trio of Carlsbad restaurants

Luis de Leon started with a humble food truck, but his business grew to offer three restaurants, and three different styles, for Carlsbad.

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by: Diana Alba Soular

New pantry boosts food access in Hatch

Hatch Public Schools Superintendent Michael Chavez noticed that students had needs that extended beyond the classroom. Food insecurity quickly popped up on the radar.

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June Primary Election forums: Meet the candidates running in Eddy County

Eddy County residents undecided on who to vote for in the June primary can meet candidates in contested races during two forums in Carlsbad.

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WIPP officials pressed on nuclear waste costs at meeting in Carlsbad

Attendees at the meeting wanted to know how the federal government financially justified the changes.

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Serving up Mexican specialties at El Charro

El Charro serves a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine for guests from throughout Carlsbad.

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Home & Garden Refresh Giveaway

Enter now for a chance to win $100K, a virtual design consultation with HGTV’s Jenny & Dave Marrs, a STIHL prize package & much more!

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by: Staff reports

Unemployment claims in New Mexico increased last week

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in New Mexico last week compared with the week prior.

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Gulf Coast region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.