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New Mexico ‘downwinders’ face possible scams

Advocates have said the expanded law was a big win for New Mexicans affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining. But they’re also cautioning residents to not fall for potential scams that have popped up prolifically since the law was passed.

Trinity Site 80th anniversary commemoration: Jumbo

Jumbo was built in Ohio and brought by train to the now-abandoned railroad siding in Pope, N.M.

J.S. Ward & Son celebrates 100 years with the ‘Party of the Century’

Local insruance company J.S. Ward & Son, announced its 100th anniversary celebration, and plans to host the Party of the Century, a street celebration...

Stay safe this Labor Day weekend

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, near Carlsbad, and Lincoln National Forest near Alamogordo are preparing for an influx in visits for the holiday that marks a final chance to experience summer weather in the outdoors before fall sets in.

Court vacates prairie chicken protection

The lesser prairie chicken was listed as endangered in November 2022 in its southern distinct population segment (DPS), which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service used to describe the bird’s southern range in southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

Is Holtec pulling out of New Mexico?

Grave concerns for the viability of a project to store nuclear fuel at a site near Carlsbad were shared by the company proposing to do so in a letter to local officials in southeast New Mexico.

WIPP allowed more space for waste

A nuclear waste repository near Carlsbad was approved by the federal government to mine out more space for waste disposal, in line with the state of New Mexico’s 10-year operations permit issued in 2023.

County says no to oil and gas PFAS reports

A state regulation adopted earlier this year required oil and gas operators report to local government agencies all fluids used in drilling for fossil fuels – and if they contain a suite of substances known as “forever chemicals.”

Police blotter

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

Public meeting explores possibilities for newly acquired federal land

BLM has acquired a 240-acre tract of new land that links to the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Air show offers refunds after withdrawals

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), announced the refunds on Friday, Aug. 22 in response to the recent withdrawal of the Sport and Unlimited race classes from the 2025 debut event in Roswell.

Las Vegas delivers third truckload of supplies to Ruidoso

Ruidoso continues to face the devastating aftermath of recent wildfires followed by severe flooding.

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