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Miss Hi Tide wins Mountain Top Derby

RUIDOSO DOWNS -- Miss Hi Tide and jockey Adrian Ramos overcame a rough beginning to win the $175,258 Mountain Top Derby for 3-year-old New Mexico-bred quarter horses Saturday at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

Click It or Ticket nets more than 300 citations

STATEWIDE -- The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have reported that their participation in the annual Click It or Ticket campaign May 20 - June 2 was a success. NMSP officers were on the lookout across all roadways in the state for proper seatbelt use among drivers and passengers.

County to finalize ICIP rankings

CARLSBAD -- The Eddy County Commission will finalize the ranking of its Fiscal Year 2026-30 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects (ICIP) during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday. Planning and Development Director Steve McCroskey reported that two previously ranked projects have been removed from the proposed list and four others added, including the creation of two regional fire stations, an Eddy County Events Center, and a covered arena for the Eddy County Fairgrounds.

Enforcement Watch releases May updates

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of May. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases.

Avian flu not uncommon in N.M.

ROSWELL — Carl Jacobsen, wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, said he is sure avian flu is present in wild birds at the refuge.

Public Record

4:11 a.m. - Krystynn Leeann Christy, 33, of Artesia, arrested and charged with battery, aggravated fleeing of a law enforcement officer, aggravated DWI, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, driving without a license, reckless driving and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer.

Tyrades!

Some fathers are entirely too serious. They’re paranoid about their children finding out that they had their own youthful indiscretions and regrettable choices.

The Bookworm Sez

‘Stowaway: The Disreputable Exploits of the Rat’ by Joe Shute Eeeeeeek! You spotted a shadow that clung to the floorboards as it disappeared down the tiniest of holes near the cabinet – a hole you never noticed, a hole that’s practically like a garage. You’ve seen that shadow before and basically ignored it, but now you know what it is and that makes you shudder.

First Day

-- The 28th Annual Weed Bluegrass Festival will be held from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Weed Community Center. Admission is $15 per person, $30 per family. Chairs will be available or bring your own to enjoy six great bands. A catered lunch will be available for purchase, and cinnamon rolls and coffee will be provided free. On Sunday, July 21, a short devotional will be held at 9 a.m., followed by bluegrass gospel music. For more information, visit weednm.org or contact John Bell at 575-687-3316.