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Eddy County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to proceed with a $5.7 million plan for exterior renovation of the county courthouse.

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves and traded a regular workday for some hard work serving local nonprofits during United Way of Eddy County’s Eighth Annual Day of Caring on Sept. 18.

In a press release, the governor shared a few actions that lawmakers may consider in response to federal cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Preparations are underway for the regular local election planned for Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Here is the latest crime happenings from the Artesia Police Department.

A federal judge in June approved the terms of a nearly $2.8 billion settlement that paved the way for schools to directly pay athletes. Under the settlement, schools may choose to share revenues with student athletes up to an estimated cap of approximately $20.5 million per institution for the 2025-26 academic year.

Under a 10-year state permit signed by the Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy in 2023, the federal facility was required to prioritize waste from Los Alamos for disposal at WIPP.

Here's a look at the latest crime information from the Artesia Police Department.

I grew up in a family of pilots and we spent most weekends at the airport. If I was lucky, my dad would take me to a fly-in, where he’d treat me to a hamburger and a pop at the airport’s cafe.

The appointment takes effect October 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jane Shuler Gray. 

Cause of the crash is under investigation.