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County briefed on flood response

Eddy County Emergency Manager Jennifer Armendariz reported that 7.47 inches of rainfall fell between June 1 and July 11 at Carlsbad Caverns, while 4.42 inches fell at the Carlsbad Airport and 3.77 inches in Artesia.

Family’s love helps girl discover she’s got game

She was born with her left arm missing at the elbow, but she refuses to let that stop her.

Evolution of White Sands

The 1950s and 1960s marked a significant era in the history of White Sands Missile Range.

Ribbon cuttings celebrate businesses

Artesia Chamber of Commerce celebrates new businesses.

Permian Strategic Partnership invests $5M for Artesia students

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5 million into Artesia Public Schools (APS) to help build a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Center. By expanding access to hands-on workforce development programs, APS’s newest CTE center will enhance career readiness and create opportunities for students.

Garden workshops aid “green thumbs” at SENMC

Raymond Dominguez Title V Activity Manager Over the summer, we hosted a series of workshops called Green Thumb 101, and I can honestly say it was...

WIPP safety questioned at forum

Mark Bollinger, manager of the Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office which oversees WIPP’s operations, said during a Wednesday public forum held in Hobbs that the site was continuing to increase shipments to about 17 per week, potentially continuing disposal until 2080.

Affordable housing getting closer to reality

Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said there will be 72 one, two and three-bedroom units when the project is completed.

Dear Editor

This Big Ugly Bill was timed to take affect after the mid-term election.

Beware of greed

Nothing will divide brothers and sisters more than dividing up an estate.

Yard of the Week

 After 29 years at 2001 W Hermosa, Cheto and Sandy Moreno continue to have one of the most beautiful and colorful yards and a feast for pollinators and hummingbirds.

Fish still biting with the start of school

A change of the calendar from July to August means school is starting at districts across New Mexico. Weekend fishing trips to lakes and streams could be considered essential as students start hitting the books.

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