From the Pecos Valley Newsroom

The National Solar Observatory in Sunsport reopened yesterday after a strange evacuation that, staff has, so far, shed little light on. The facility has been closed since September 6th and Director and New Mexico State University Professor of Astronomy RT James McAteer told the CUrrent Argus that they will operate with as much normalcy as possible. However, even the employees have not been told what caused authorities to evacuate the observatory overlooking the Tularosa Basin. However, a staff meeting is likely today, which McAteer says will be followed by a news conference sometime this week.

The state of New Mexico is now suing Google, Twitter and other big companies that develop and market mobile gaming apps for kids. The state says that the apps violate state and federal laws by collecting personal information that could compromise privacy. The lawsuit was filed in federal court last week and comes as data-sharing concerns persist among users. Social media giant Facebook just weeks ago pulled one of its own apps over possible privay concerns and a recent Associated Press investigation revealed several Google apps and websites store user locations even if users have turned off location history.

EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY TO HELPO ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS BECOME US CITIZENS. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…

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LEZA NEAL IS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR WITH SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO…
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NEAL SAYS THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO REGISTER VOTERS BEFORE THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS.

THE CARLSBAD ADULT AND RECREATION CENTER IS HOSTING A COMMUNITY YARD SALE NEXT MONTH. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…

THE COMMUNITY YARD SALE IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th. RECREATION SUPERVISOR SARA HALL SAYS THEY STILL HAVE VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE…
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO RESERVE A TABLE…CALL THE ROSWELL ADULT AND RECREATION CENTER.

THE CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS HOSTING A JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE ON THURSDAY. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…

STELLA DAVIS SERVES ON THE CHAMBER’S RETIREMENT COMMITTEE COUNCIL…SHE SAYS THE OPEN HOUSE IS GEARED TOWARD INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE…
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THURSDAY’S OPEN HOUSE IS FROM 10-TO-12-30 AT THE NORTH MESA SENIOR CENTER.

THE UPCOMING EASTERN NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR IS DEVOTING AN ENTIRE DAY TO AREA SENIORS. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…

THE FAIR, ROSWELL ADULT AND RECREATION CENTER, NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS AND CHAVES COUNTY RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM…TEAMING UP FOR A FREE SENIOR DAY AT THE FAIR, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3rd FROM NOON TO THREE. THERE WILL BE HEALTH-RELATED VENDORS, FREE OR DISCOUNTED HEALTH SCREENINGS, DOOR PRIZES, FOOD AND GAMES. SENIORS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK FOR FREE. ORGANIZERS ARE STILL LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL VENDORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT SARA HALL AT THE ROSWELL ADULT AND RECREATION CENTER.

THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IS HOSTING A SERIES OF MEETINGS THIS WEEK TO DISCUSS ITS DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…

THE MANAGEMENT PLAN COVERS MORE THAN TWO MILLION ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND IN EDDY, LEA AND PART OF CHAVES COUNTIES. ONCE FINALIZED, THE PLAN WILL GUIDE THE USE OF RESOURCES ACROSS THE REGION, INCLUDING OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT, LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, WATER, CULTURAL RESOURCES, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AREAS. THERE’S A MEETING TOMORROW FROM 12-30 TO 3 AT THE CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COPPERATIVE IN ARTESIA. FROM 5-30 TO 8, BLM OFFICIALS WILL BE AT THE HOLIDAY INN IN ROSWELL. THE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Carlsbad Polcie are asking the public for some help in solving a fatal hit and run crash that took place over the summer. The crash happened at about 1:30 in the morning on June 11th, when a statement from Carlsbad PD says 20 year-old Tristant Spiva was struck and killed by the driver of a white Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The impact threw Spiva into the grassy ditch alongside the roadway, but the driver of the Toyota Tundra fled the scene, continuing south on Boyd Drive. ANyone with information about the crime or the whereabouts of the pickup’s driver is asked to contact Eddy County Crimestoppers anonymously. That number is 575-887-1888. You can also submit a tip online by going to eddycountycrimestoppers.com.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT IF YOU WANT TO MARCH IN THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR PARADE. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS….

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ADRIANNE RAGSDALE IS SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PARADE…
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THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SATURDAY…FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO ENMSF.COM.

THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR IS NEXT MONTH AND THERE ARE STILL A FEW VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…

SPACE FOR THE FAIR IS RUNNING OUT…
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LESLIE ROBERTSON IS ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER FOR THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR…
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IF YOU’RE INTERESTED…SEND AN EMAIL TO ENMSF@CABLEONE.NET