Eddy County Treatment Center Plans Fundraiser For Expansion

The Carlsbad Life House is planningto host a fundraiser for its mental health and substance abuse services after expanding this year to become a leader in the region for such services. Lifehouse is currently located at 1900 Westridge and provides up to 30 days of intensive residential treatment options. Lifehouse will soon be opening a … Read more

Artesia Lawmaker Calls On Small To Return “Improper” Contributions

NM State House Republican Leader Jim Townsend has called on State Representative Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) to return any campaign contributions that may have been illegally raised in violation the federal Hatch Act. The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Reform requested that the US Office of Special Counsel begin an investigation into … Read more

Spheres Bubble Show To Perform At Roswell Convention Center

A unique act that was featured on television’s America’s Got Talent is coming to the Roswell Convention Center. The Spheres Bubble Show will perform Nov. 5 and 6, with shows at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Show creator and star Blaise Ryndes describes the 75-minute show as “a comedic and mysterious fusion of … Read more

Kate The Chemist To Perform At Roswell Science And Art Festival

Kate The CHemist is headed to the Roswell Science and Art Festival. The Late Show science talent will perform at the free community event on Saturday, October 8th. Dr. Kate Biberdorf’s mission is to ignite, inspire, and motivate young students to develop a love for learning and exploration in the sciences. She targets students who … Read more

First Cannabis Retailer Opens In Artesia

A Roswell-based cannabis retailer has opened the first shop in Artesia, at the former Chaos Cafe Restaurant. Pecos Valley Productions now has a total of 17 stores statewide. It’s the third in Eddy County, according to the company’s website. There are two stores in Carlsbad. Artesia Community Development Director Jim McGuire told the Current Argus … Read more

Holloman AFB Confirms Death Of Airman

Officials with the Holloman Air Force Base said that an Airman has passed away. The news was released Sunday afternoon. Officials said an Airman died in Alamogordo on Saturday. The Airman’s death is being investigated, and the name of the deceased has not been released.