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.
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5 million into Artesia Public Schools (APS) to help build a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Center. By expanding access to hands-on workforce development programs, APS’s newest CTE center will enhance career readiness and create opportunities for students.
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.