by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee largely rejected the measure, voting 7-4 to table the bill.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
Prescribed burning was believed the origin of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire, which started in April 2022 and burned 340,980 acres.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
by: Jessica OnsurezCarlsbad Current-Argus
Post 7 of the American Legion, is located in Carlsbad and is named for Bryan Mudgett.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
by: Mike SmithCarlsbad Current-Argus
New Village of Loving Mayor Ricky Fuentes sought applications from citizens seeking to serve on the village council for the remainder of 2023.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
David Lozano announced plans to move ahead on a new sober community center in Carlsbad after early rejection from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
Carlsbad resident Mary Landreth argued that eastern New Mexico was already at a disproportionate risk of nuclear exposure.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
The bill would require New Mexico adopt a statewide plan to address climate change and take preventative measures for the impacts of extreme weather.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Morgan Lee
New Mexico's top judicial official urged state legislators Tuesday to be cautious as they consider toughening the state's bail laws.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Morgan Lee
The bill could unwind contractual agreements that help detain immigrants at three privately operated detention centers in New Mexico.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
The bill was written in response to a proposal to build a temporary storage facility for spent fuel near the Eddy-Lea County line.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
Snow fell in Eddy County Tuesday morning causing schools closures in Carlsbad and Loving. A winter weather advisory was posted.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Joshua Bowling
Before he was accused of orchestrating the shootings at elected officials’ homes, he was able to court an influential New Mexico conservative.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Danielle Prokop
Lawmakers could approve a one-time $10 million investment to build the facility in Las Cruces, N.M., near the Texas border.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
The Permian Basin was forecast to produce about 5.65 barrels of oil a day (bpd)in February, growing by 30,000 bpd from January.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Susan Montoya Bryan and Morgan Lee
New Mexico's attorney general is asking the state Supreme Court to nullify abortion ordinances passed in recent months in some communities.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Jessica OnsurezCarlsbad Current-Argus
Eddy County offices are on a two-hour delay this morning.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
The bill would authorize city, county or Indigenous governments to purchase or generate renewable energy for sale to constituents.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Jessica OnsurezCarlsbad Current-Argus
Trent Cornum was selected for the CMS school board's District 5 seat.
Published: Monday January 23 2023
by: Susan Montoya Bryan
Solomon Peña, 39, is charged with multiple counts that include shooting at a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Published: Monday January 23 2023
by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
In New Mexico, 89 percent of voters polled said conservation issues were important, and 79 percent said they would directly influence who they voted for.
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF
New Mexicans are being reminded that the state’s Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) rate dropped from 5.125% to 5%, effective July 1.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 18:03PM
by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF
The Artesia Senior Center celebrated Senior Citizen Day Aug. 4 with Cub Scout Troop 270 and friends.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 17:59PM
by: TERESA LEMON - Community Living Editor
APS Superintendent Thad Phipps received the Board of Education’s approval Monday for school nurses to obtain, store and administer Naloxone (Narcan) in the district’s schools.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 17:54PM
by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF
Cactus Kids Boutique, LLC, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting last week.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 17:50PM
by: BRIENNE GREEN - Daily Press Editor|Sports Editor
The Artesia City Council is asking the public for its input on the future of the Splash Pad at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 17:42PM
by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) hosted a briefing July 21 in Carlsbad to provide on update on the status of the Carlsbad State Veterans’ Cemetery.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 17:29PM
by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF
A new three-digit suicide prevention and crisis phone number has a component specifically for veterans/military.
Published: Sunday August 14 2022 17:22PM
by: BRIENNE GREEN - Daily Press Editor|Sports Editor
Artesia General Hospital (AGH) continues to keep a close eye on the ongoing pandemic, and the Daily Press reached out Wednesday to Marshall G.
Published: Friday August 05 2022 17:25PM
by: BRIENNE GREEN - Daily Press Editor|Sports Editor
The Artesia City Council approved its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities for Fiscal Years 2024-28 during its regularly scheduled meeting last week.
Published: Friday August 05 2022 17:05PM
by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF
The Eddy County Commission approved the purchase of several items to benefit the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) and Eddy County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday in Carlsbad.
Published: Friday August 05 2022 16:49PM
Intrepid Potash contended an alleged breach of contract could cost the company millions of dollars in water sales.
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by: Mike SmithCarlsbad Current-Argus
Community input was gathered Thursday night for a proposed economic development plan highlighting a growing arts and culture district.
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by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus
The waste was brought to WIPP from the DOE’s Savannah River Site, a laboratory where the federal government develops nuclear weapons.
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by: AAUW
AAUW named Mia Peacock and Dominique Chacon students of the month.
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