A new report suggests more funding should be provided to Southeast New Mexico for road repairs and upkeep. two projects alone, repairing about 60 miles of State Road 128 – and New Mexico State Road 31 from Eddy County to the Texas State line, would cost an estimated 335 million dollars. The study was conducted … Read more
A new study claims two of New Mexico’s National parks are threatened by the oil and gas industry. Carlsbad Caverns and Chaco Culture National Historic Park are named in the study published this month by a group called The Coalition To Protect America’s National Parks. It claims that extranction of nearby fossil fuels could impact … Read more
A new audit report of Eddy County’s finances shows continued growth in 2022. In fact, the reprt shows consistent growth over the past five years. The firm Carr, Riggs and Ingram studied Eddy County’s finances, finding no negative results. The report showed Eddy County’s cash balance increased by more than 70 million dollars from June … Read more
The city of Artesia has selected Sports Facilities Companies to manage and operate the aquatic center. The firm has already begun it’s transition. Mayor Jon Henry said the selection was made because of this firm’s national expertise in soiorts, recreation, and aquatics. Henry said Sports Facilities Companies has a strong track record of aquatic center … Read more
Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway confirms the resignation of Community Concert Association director Becka Cannon. Cannon said she has decided to resign in order to move closer to her family in Houston. Cannon’s husband, Rick, has also been a production manager for XTO Energy in Carlsbad. Janway said Rick Cannon played an important role duering the … Read more
A man wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting in Roswell has been captured. Justino Martinez was arrested Saturday night after a brief foot chase with police. He was wanted for three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of child abuse, shooting at an occupied dwelling, and other crimes. Roswell Police … Read more
A key state commission that guides New Mexico’s wildlife agency and oversees a multimillion-dollar budget that includes conservation, hunting and fishing programs won’t be able to conduct any business until the governor fills at least one of four outstanding vacancies. Game Commission Chair Deanna Archuleta submitted her resignation Monday, leaving the seven-member panel short of … Read more
Carlsbad’s Riverblitz is coming up. The annual cleanup event is scheduled for March 4th. Mayor Dale Janway says the focus of this cleanup is along the Pecos River. Pick up of provided supplies will begin at 7 a.m. at the Riverwalk Recreation Center. Members of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse will be cooking lunch for … Read more
Authorities in Tuesday, called off a two days search effort for a jet skiier who went missing on Brantley Lake. Eddy County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the state park on Sunday when the man was reported missing. A statement from Marine Enforcement Officer Ramon Carillo said two men were working on a jet ski and … Read more
The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for some help in solving a cold case homicide dating back almost three years. In April of 2020, ECSO responded to the report of human remains that were discovered in a remote lcoation south of Malaga. Several human bones were found there, which were eventually identified as belonging … Read more