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The proposal also includes language allowing the use of third-party data taken from satellite readings or other sources outside of state agencies in identifying such emissions.
Notably, the proposal would establish a “Super Emitter Program” that would define such a facility as one emitting at least 50 kilograms per hour in a single event. The proposal also includes language allowing the use of third-party data taken from satellite readings or other sources outside of state agencies in identifying such emissions.

Nuclear waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory is raising concerns at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Here’s the latest debate

Santa Fe County resident Cynthia Weehler raised the issue during a Wednesday, Aug. 5, town hall held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Hobbs to give a public update on operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Mayor, firefighters’ brave late morning heat for mural painting Friday. Here is a photographic update

The mural is a community-driven art project of Artesia Clean and Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and New Mexico Clean and Beautiful.

Brushstrokes of progress. Another mural is being painted in Artesia across the street from Eagle Draw. Here’s how you join the community wide painting

The mural, the last of three paintings spanning the decades-old wall that sits along JJ Clarke Drive across the street from the Eagle Draw flood control channel, depicts significant events, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life in Artesia.

Artesia City Council gives nod to second pot shop on North First Street

Mayor Jeff Youtsey said he spent several hours looking through an ordinance the City of Artesia passed in September 2021 regulating manufacturing and sales of cannabis products in the city limits.

New Mexico Department of Justice sues feds over Epstein files

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.

GOP governor hopeful Hull makes campaign stop in Artesia encouraging citizens to get out and vote Republican in November

Hull, 60, will face Democrat Deb Haaland, 65, in the Nov. 3 general election race to succeed current Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham who was barred by term limits from seeking a third four-year term.

Carlsbad Police search for suspect in July fatal hit and run near Buffalo Wild Wings. Here is some information released by police

Edgar Ayala Flores, 26, faces felony charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to render aid, and tampering with evidence.

Artesia and Eddy County public safety engage with community during National Night Out. Here are some highlights

Introduced in 1984, National Night Out was designed to bring families, neighbors and first responders together for a night of community connection, read a Facebook post from Eddy County.

Roswell officials to discuss data center as Lake Arthur project underway

Roswell state representative-elect Stephen Dodson and the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation will host a free Aug. 10 forum on data center controversies and misconceptions. The presentation, featuring policy consultant Matthew Gonzalez, aims to address economic development and resource concerns as major projects like the $6 billion Zenith Volts facility near Lake Arthur and Project Jupiter draw scrutiny.

$2M iconic Otis gym south of Carlsbad rebuild nears completion. Here are details from the July 28 Eddy County Commission meeting

Most of the exterior work was complete and the county is now waiting for Xcel Energy to install power to the facility.

Vigil memorializes loved ones lost to cancers caused by Trinity Test

As the sun set, the glow of the flames lit the Tularosa Veteran’s Park.

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