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Contractor chosen for new county jail

An Albuquerque-based construction company was chosen by Eddy County to build a new detention center that will replace the current jail in downtown Carlsbad.

El Paso flights resume after ‘cartel incursion’

El Paso International Airport is the main air travel facility in far west Texas and southwest New Mexico.

Holloman Hero Wallace leads in logistics and on the court

As a warehouse section lead in the logistics side of the Holloman Medical Group, Wallace works with a dedicated team of Airmen who receive, sort and distribute a wide range of medical supplies to departments on base and in the local region.

Wagner seeks District 4 slot on Artesia City Council

Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to each candidate for Artesia City Council and mayor running in this year’s municipal elections on March 3. The paper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.

Governor signs bills on vehicle registration hikes, medical compacts, and immigrant detention

New Mexico motorists and truckers will pay higher fees and taxes on their vehicles under a law signed Thursday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Nathan Ryno believes in service for community

Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to each candidate for Artesia City Council and mayor running in this year’s municipal elections on March 3. The paper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.

Feds to lease 30K acres in New Mexico for oil and gas

Oil and gas companies could lease another 30,000 acres of public land in New Mexico this spring.

New Mexico Senate passes immigrant detention bill

The New Mexico Senate passed a bill Tuesday, Feb. 3, that would prohibit local governments in the state from entering into immigrant detention agreements with the federal government.

How Artesia’s AD dealt with Winter Storm Fern

Amid rumblings of a coming winter storm, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency on Jan. 23, and Artesia ended up receiving eight inches of snow from Winter Storm Fern.

Democratic governor candidate leaves party

Miyagishima, 62, made the announcement in a Facebook post Monday, Feb. 2.

Artesia police blotter

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime records. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Immigrant Safety Act passes first chamber in Santa Fe

The measure now will be considered by the Senate and if it passes that chamber will head to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

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