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County briefed on flood response

Eddy County Emergency Manager Jennifer Armendariz reported that 7.47 inches of rainfall fell between June 1 and July 11 at Carlsbad Caverns, while 4.42 inches fell at the Carlsbad Airport and 3.77 inches in Artesia.

WIPP safety questioned at forum

Mark Bollinger, manager of the Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office which oversees WIPP’s operations, said during a Wednesday public forum held in Hobbs that the site was continuing to increase shipments to about 17 per week, potentially continuing disposal until 2080.

Affordable housing getting closer to reality

Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said there will be 72 one, two and three-bedroom units when the project is completed.

Yard of the Week

 After 29 years at 2001 W Hermosa, Cheto and Sandy Moreno continue to have one of the most beautiful and colorful yards and a feast for pollinators and hummingbirds.

City of Artesia renews air ambulance contract

This agreement means that all permanent Eddy County residents are automatically enrolled in the Trans Aero Medevac membership program.

UNM weighs in on artificial intelligence

In June, Chris Smith, a father living with his partner and their two-year-old daughter, made headlines after proposing to an artificial intelligence voice-based chatbot named “Sol” that he created using ChatGPT.

Denison gets to work as Eddy County Fair Queen

Artesia’s Baylee Denison didn’t have much time to bask in her new role as Eddy County Fair Queen after claiming the crown from outgoing queen Taylor Salter.

Artesia moves forward with city administrator job

Councilors voted 5-0 to approve the job description.

Here are the results of the Eddy County Fair’s indoor competitions

Students squared off in a variety of competitions hosted by the Eddy County Fair.

Eddy County Fair animal results

Here are the livestock competition results from the Eddy County Fair.

Riding of the bulls

Friday night was bull riding night at the 80th Eddy County Fair in Artesia, as cowboys tested their mettle against bovine fury.

Livestock Auction caps off Eddy County Fair

Folmar, representing both Artesia FFA and Eddy County 4H, said it was an amazing feeling receiving the award and that she learned a lot from the experience.

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