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Endangered Permian Basin lizard could lose protections

Adrian Hedden Artesia Daily Press achedden@currentargus.com A struggling lizard species in the Permian Basin could lose federal protections as a result of a court motion filed last...

Feds deny state’s safety concerns at WIPP

The New Mexico Environment Department in June 2025 issued an administrative compliance order to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor SIMCO (Salado Isolation Mining Contractors), which operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

New Mexico Supreme Court denies appeal of Barela ouster as GOP head

The June 10 decision came two weeks after 13th District Judge Cindy Mercer of Valencia County issued a preliminary injunction blocking Barela from serving as chair amid her primary campaign for the Republican nomination to seek reelection to the Otero County Commission.

Artesia gears up for major July celebrations

Fun and games await the community for Fourth of July and the Eddy County Fair.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to restrict public land sales, introduces federal legislation

In Vasquez’s district, more than half of the oil and gas production that drives about half of the state’s revenue occurs on federal public land leased and managed by the Bureau of Land Management, a subagency of the Department of Interior.

Screwworm brings risk to New Mexico livestock after canine was infected in Lea County

The announcement of the New World Screwworm’s infestation in New Mexico was made Monday, June 8, hours before members of the state’s Cattle Growers’ Association gathered for a meeting at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

Environmental group files lawsuit over threatened Pecos River mussel

Adrian HeddenArtesia Daily Pressachedden@currentargus.com A mussel native to the waters of the Pecos River is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by a national...

Opening date set for new Artesia Rec Center with planned festivities and fanfare

The Rec Center will be on Bowman Drive, north of JJ Clarke Drive, and next to the Artesia Aquatic Center.

Recount likely in race for New Mexico’s 66th House District

As of Wednesday, morning the New Mexico Secretary of State's website indicated a potential deadlock in the race.

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