Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

Natural gas is not a renewable energy. Bill rejected in New Mexico

The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee largely rejected the measure, voting 7-4 to table the bill.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

Burn ban blocked by New Mexico lawmakers. Wildfire relief approved

Prescribed burning was believed the origin of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire, which started in April 2022 and burned 340,980 acres.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Jessica OnsurezCarlsbad Current-Argus

American Legion post seeks to rebuild membership post pandemic

Post 7 of the American Legion, is located in Carlsbad and is named for Bryan Mudgett.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Mike SmithCarlsbad Current-Argus

Village of Loving seeks new council member to serve through end of '23

New Village of Loving Mayor Ricky Fuentes sought applications from citizens seeking to serve on the village council for the remainder of 2023.

Carlsbad Current Argus

Property owner prepares moving forward on sober center

David Lozano announced plans to move ahead on a new sober community center in Carlsbad after early rejection from the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

Nuclear weapons waste disposal near Carlsbad draws fears from locals

Carlsbad resident Mary Landreth argued that eastern New Mexico was already at a disproportionate risk of nuclear exposure.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

New Mexico lawmakers advance bill to fund local climate change response

The bill would require New Mexico adopt a statewide plan to address climate change and take preventative measures for the impacts of extreme weather.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Morgan Lee

New Mexico chief justice urges caution with bail law reform

New Mexico's top judicial official urged state legislators Tuesday to be cautious as they consider toughening the state's bail laws.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Morgan Lee

New Mexico bill would ban contracts for migration detention

The bill could unwind contractual agreements that help detain immigrants at three privately operated detention centers in New Mexico.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

Bill to block nuclear waste site near Carlsbad supported by lawmakers

The bill was written in response to a proposal to build a temporary storage facility for spent fuel near the Eddy-Lea County line.

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Winter weather hits Eddy County Tuesday

Snow fell in Eddy County Tuesday morning causing schools closures in Carlsbad and Loving. A winter weather advisory was posted.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Joshua Bowling

Who backed Solomon Peña’s campaign?

Before he was accused of orchestrating the shootings at elected officials’ homes, he was able to court an influential New Mexico conservative.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Danielle Prokop

Planners for southern N.M. reproductive health clinic talk next steps

Lawmakers could approve a one-time $10 million investment to build the facility in Las Cruces, N.M., near the Texas border.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

Oil and gas companies moving into Permian Basin in $100M string of deals

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.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Susan Montoya Bryan and Morgan Lee

New Mexico AG seeks to codify abortion rights, nullify bans

New Mexico's attorney general is asking the state Supreme Court to nullify abortion ordinances passed in recent months in some communities.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Jessica OnsurezCarlsbad Current-Argus

CMS, LMS close school due to weather. Government buildings on two-hour delay

Eddy County offices are on a two-hour delay this morning.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

'Local control' of renewable energy pushed in New Mexico Senate bill

The bill would authorize city, county or Indigenous governments to purchase or generate renewable energy for sale to constituents.

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by: Jessica OnsurezCarlsbad Current-Argus

Trent Cornum selected for CMS school board

Trent Cornum was selected for the CMS school board's District 5 seat.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Susan Montoya Bryan

New Mexico candidate charged in shooting case denied bond

Solomon Peña, 39, is charged with multiple counts that include shooting at a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

How did pro-oil candidates fare in New Mexico's 2022 elections?

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.

Artesia Daily Press

by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF

Residents reminded of new GRT rate

New Mexicans are being reminded that the state’s Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) rate dropped from 5.125% to 5%, effective July 1.

Artesia Daily Press

by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF

Cub Scouts help Senior Center celebrate Senior Citizen Day

The Artesia Senior Center celebrated Senior Citizen Day Aug. 4 with Cub Scout Troop 270 and friends.

Artesia Daily Press

by: TERESA LEMON - Community Living Editor

APS approves NMDOH order for supply of Narcan

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.

Artesia Daily Press

by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF

Cactus Kids Boutique celebrates ribbon cutting

Cactus Kids Boutique, LLC, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting last week.

Artesia Daily Press

by: BRIENNE GREEN - Daily Press Editor|Sports Editor

City asks Artesians for input on future of splash pad

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.

Artesia Daily Press

by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF

NMDVS hosts update on Carlsbad Veterans’ Cemetery

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.

Artesia Daily Press

by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF

New lifeline number has veterans/military component

A new three-digit suicide prevention and crisis phone number has a component specifically for veterans/military.

Artesia Daily Press

by: BRIENNE GREEN - Daily Press Editor|Sports Editor

AGH encourages mindfulness, vaccination in midst of uptick

Artesia General Hospital (AGH) continues to keep a close eye on the ongoing pandemic, and the Daily Press reached out Wednesday to Marshall G.

Artesia Daily Press

by: BRIENNE GREEN - Daily Press Editor|Sports Editor

City council approves ICIP priorities

The Artesia City Council approved its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities for Fiscal Years 2024-28 during its regularly scheduled meeting last week.

Artesia Daily Press

by: ARTESIA DAILY PRESS STAFF

County approves purchase of tasers, tankers, generators

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.

Carlsbad Current Argus

Oil company goes to court with Intrepid Potash over freshwater sales

Intrepid Potash contended an alleged breach of contract could cost the company millions of dollars in water sales.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Mike SmithCarlsbad Current-Argus

MainStreet explores economic plan for downtown arts and culture work

Community input was gathered Thursday night for a proposed economic development plan highlighting a growing arts and culture district.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argus

Diluted plutonium disposed of at Carlsbad nuclear waste site

The waste was brought to WIPP from the DOE’s Savannah River Site, a laboratory where the federal government develops nuclear weapons.

Carlsbad Current Argus

by: AAUW

AAUW students of the month: Dominique Chacon and Mia Peacock

AAUW named Mia Peacock and Dominique Chacon students of the month.