March 14, 2025
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Eddy County public land sale nets $20M for oil and gas
A sale of leases to the oil and gas industry for federal public land in Eddy County brought in $20 million on Feb. 20.
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Congressional Dems highlight Trump fears at Roundhouse
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández did not mince words Monday on the New Mexico House floor when raising concerns about the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Theater renovation discussed by City Council
New life for a vacant theater?
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House committee halts bill to eliminate personal income tax
Personal income tax remains in place.
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New hospitals planned for Carlsbad, Artesia to meet local demands
New hospitals could be coming to Carlsbad and Artesia to quell struggles of residents in accessing medical care without traveling out of the area.
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Full Senate to weigh bill hiking oil and gas fees
A bill that would raise royalty rates paid by New Mexico oil and gas operators to drill for fossil fuels on state land was approved by the state’s Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Accused murderer sentenced to 9 years after plea deal
Nathan Garrison signed a plea deal Monday, Feb. 17, just hours before he was set to go to trial for the 2021 shooting death of Tyler Grantham.
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Crime package passes after GOP amendments fail
A sweeping measure to crack down on crime in New Mexico that could end up being one of the defining bills of this year’s session passed the state House on Saturday.
Read MoreCrime package passes after GOP amendments failCopper thief sought by Eddy County Sheriff
Police were still investigating a $30,000 copper wire theft reported last year in Eddy County, with $15,000 in total reward money offered for information leading to an arrest.
Read MoreCopper thief sought by Eddy County SheriffBill to cut oil and gas emissions approved by lawmakers
House committee approves HB 258.
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