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State touts oil well cleanup as nearly 600 were abandoned

The division reported it plugged 114 abandoned wells in Fiscal Year 2026, running from July 1, 2025, to June 30 of this year, via a July 9 report published by the agency.

Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce ‘enjoying the work’ after confirmed by Congress

The longtime New Mexico congressman and former state Republican Party Chairman toured 11 orphaned mines in northern New Mexico last week.

Native Air upgrades to serve high-risk pregnancies in New Mexico air ambulance

Native Air and LifeGuard have been serving the Energy Basin for over 20 years.

Prehistoric fun unearthed during Dino dig at Artesia Museum

Jessica Hope, museum director, said the library prepared the pools as dig sites with prizes were offered to those who unearthed dinosaurs and other underground gems.

A ‘sportsman’s paradise.’ Here’s a look at Ruidoso businesses embrace the IRONMAN triathlon

Competitors flocked to the mountain town’s local businesses between the races.

Artesia Clean and Beautiful announces Yard of the Week 

The lush grounds are all their design from the circle drive to the front porch sitting area and back yard covered patios with a cabana and pool.

Safety training hosted by Permian Resources for toxic gas operations

Firefighters, EMS personnel, and the sheriff’s office were given in-depth tours of a Permian Resources production facility to provide insight into safety measures and help acquaint first responders with the components of the location.

Miyagishima out in New Mexico governor’s race, endorses GOP nominee Gregg Hull

The announcement came at about 2 p.m., July 17 via a news release posted to Miyagishima’s Facebook page.

New Mexico officials debate oilfield setbacks at meeting in Roswell

“We will be fighting hard,” she said, to keep wells “at least a mile away from schools because these kids deserve better."

Ruidoso Downs race track to close to address damaged culvert

NMDOT recommends track close due to damaged culvert.

Meet the staff of the Roswell Tribune ushering in a new era in southern New Mexico journalism

Anyone interested in writing for the Roswell Tribune can contact Managing Editor Adrian Hedden at achedden@elritomedia.com.

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