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Government officials and others gather south of Carlsbad for groundbreaking for new jail on Tuesday

Cordova Jail 2 APril 21 — District 3 Eddy County Commissioner Sarah Cordova speaks before the groundbreaking for a new Eddy County Detention Center.

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April 21, 2026

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Photos by Mike Smith, Artesia Daily Press Government personnel, law enforcement and the public gathered Tuesday morning at the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office to get an update on a brand-new Eddy County Detention Center. After the speeches concluded, the first…

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