March 18, 2025
News
Eddy County banks on increased tax collections
A large amount of extra revenue awaits Eddy County government based on tax collections for May of 2024, according to the Eddy County Finance Department. The County collected $7.2 million in oil and gas tax revenue collections in May based on business activity conducted by oil and gas operators in February, said Eddy County Finance Director Breanna Shields.
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Chevron commits $100,000 to New Mexico wildfire relief and recovery efforts
Midland, Texas -- Chevron U.S.A. Inc. on July 8 announced a donation of $100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in response to the South Fork fire and the Salt fire near the village of Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Reservation in south-central New Mexico.
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The Republican Party of Eddy County will have the Thursday night meting at 5:30 p.m. on July 18 at the Artesia HQ at 106 S. Roselawn. Finger foods provided. Ben Luna will be speaking on the #SaveourChildren initiative.
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Amtrack derails; one dies, 7 trapped
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 7-13, 1984 An Amtrack passenger train with 278 people aboard derailed while crossing a washed out culvert Saturday, tumbling cars into a streambed, killing at least one person and trapping seven in a crushed car.
Read MoreAmtrack derails; one dies, 7 trappedSix lodging businesses targeted for alleged price gouging
ROSWELL — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez reported recently that some lodging businesses in Roswell and Artesia are being investigated for potential incidents of price gouging aimed toward people ordered to evacuate from the Ruidoso area because of impending danger from the South Fork and Salt fires that began in mid-June. Six of these businesses received ceaseand- desist letters from the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ).
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Pressure mounting for Gov. to cancel special session
A coalition of mental health groups sided with Republicans in opposing policy proposals by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for a special session the governor called for July 18.
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New Mexico finds oil and gas violations throughout Permian Basin
More than half the oil and gas facilities recently inspected in the Permian Basin were likely in violation of state and federal air pollution rules after a joint operation by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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AROUND TOWN
The City of Artesia is informing the public that West Richardson Avenue from Fifth to Sixth streets will be closed from 4:307:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, for the Artesia Public Library’s Family Field Day. For more information, call the library at 575-7464252.
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FLASH FLOODING IN RUIDOSO
At approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Ruidoso Emergency Management issued an evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon Area due to unstable soil and life-threatening floodwaters.
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There are going to be fireworks!
Thursday, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jaycee Park. The show will begin when the sky is totally dark, likely around 9 p.m., according to Jessica Bollema, the Assistant Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
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