January 21, 2025
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Permian Basin oil company certified for ‘dark sky’ protection
An oil and gas company operating in southeast New Mexico’s Permian Basin oilfields agreed to take steps at three facilities in Lea County to reduce artificial light impacting the wilderness in the region.
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The Difference Between a Dangerous Dog and a Vicious Dog: Understanding the Implications of Misreporting
Dogs are beloved companions for many, but sometimes, circumstances arise where concerns about their behavior need to be addressed.
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Dangerous Dog and a Vicious Dog: Understanding the Implications of MisreportingMissing hiker found at Guadalupe Mountains
A missing hiker was rescued by helicopter Sunday at Guadalupe Mountains National Park after climbing to the Guadalupe Peak the day before.
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Artesia group sues to overturn state’s EV mandate
An Artesia-based nonprofit is suing the state of New Mexico over electric vehicle requirements imposed last year on newly-built businesses and homes statewide.
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Vote to name a New Mexico snow plow
New Mexicans can vote to name 12 snowplow trucks in use throughout the state as winter weather was expected in the coming weeks.
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Living Desert Zoo to cost more in 2025. Here’s what to know
Here's a look at increasing fees for state parks this year.
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Eddy County officials sworn in following election
Eddy County’s newly elected officials were sworn into office during the Eddy County Board of County Commissioners’ first meeting of 2025.
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Lujan Grisham calls for crime reform in wake of Alamogordo police shootings
On Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to those concerns by holding a crime-focused town meeting at Alamogordo’s Tays Center.
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Feds take action to protect southeast New Mexico species in 2024
Southern New Mexico is host to what conservationists say are some of the state’s most imperiled species of fish, birds and reptiles.
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New Mexico GOP ready to protect oil and gas
Republicans in southeast New Mexico said they were preparing to defend the region’s defining oil and gas industry, while batting away Democrat proposals GOP leaders said could derail the state’s main economic driver.
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