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Nuclear waste parked at Los Alamos could face wildfire risk, advocates say at event near Santa Fe

This story was originally published by Source New Mexico at sourcenm.com. A group of New Mexico advocates unveiled a billboard near Santa Fe on...

Los Alamos nuke waste a concern at WIPP as residents raise issues at a town hall in Hobbs

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.

Artesia celebrates public safety personnel, including dispatchers during National Night Out. Here are some highlights

REDA joined the Artesia Police Department, the Artesia Fire Department, Eddy County Fire and Rescue, Eddy County Sheriff’s Office, and Native Air Ambulance for a night of free swimming, food and fun with public service and public safety personnel.

U.S. 380 pavement rehabilitation to begin east of Roswell

Single-lane closures with a pilot car from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell, is...

Eddy County’s first case of measles was reported in Artesia

The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.

Permian Basin oilfield thieves busted, face fines of $250K and sentencing date to be determined

The thefts involved stealing crude oil from oil and gas facilities in eastern New Mexico, around Hobbs and Carlsbad, and selling it below market rate, including to unknowing midstream oil buyers in Texas.

Carlsbad hit-and-run suspect Miguel Miranda Bermudez sought in alleged 4th of July death. Here are some details.

The incident that claimed the life of 42-year-old Samanda Layman occurred about 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Six Mile Dam, a popular recreation area in a southern portion of Eddy County.

Livestock official warns of future screwworm outbreaks in New Mexico

New World screwworm is a species of parasitic fly that can cause infection and often deadly damage to livestock, pets, birds and occasionally humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Artesia Recreation Center grand opening planned for Friday

This new facility spans two stories and includes three basketball courts that can be used for volleyball and pickleball, a weight and cardio room, a group fitness room, an indoor/outdoor playground, a walking track, a STEM lab, and a multipurpose room.

State targets methane ‘super emitters’ with new goals to reduce emissions

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.

New Mexico is targeting methane ‘super emitters’ in the Permian Basin oilfield

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.

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