Discussions Continue Regarding Carrasco Road Traffic Volume

Eddy County leaders are said to be discussing ways to help deal with increased traffic volume on Carrasco Road, which is now considered a major link between two major highways south of Carlsbad. Studies have shown that when traffic gets backed up on US 285 at Derrick Road, many people split off and use Carrasco … Read more

Crowds Protest Relocation Of Abortion Clinic To Las Cruces

Anti-abortion activists from across the country converged in southern New Mexico on Tuesday to protest relocation plans by the Mississippi clinic at the center of the court battle that overturned Roe v. Wade, but New Mexico’s governor vowed not to back down from her support for access to abortions. Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is … Read more

Teen Killed In Artesia Truck Crash

A deadly crash on Eddy County. It happened on Saturday when state police responded to West Main and Centennial Avenue in Artesia. The intitial investigation shows a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by 19 year old Pete Devon Lara Hernandez was headed west on Main Street at a high rate of speed. The pickup … Read more

Jose Gurrola Named COO of Artesia General Hospital

Artesia General Hospital – announcing that Jose Gurrola has joined the administrative team as chief operating officer. Gurrola will be responsible for giving direction to strategic hospital growth, regulatory and compliance programs, sound financial management, medical staff, and other operational aspects. Gurrola brings more than a decade of healthcare experience, having held numerous executive and … Read more

Work Begins On Atkinson Ave. Phase 2 In Roswell

Work starts today on the second and final phase of the Atkinson Avenue reconstruction project. North Atkinson will be closed between Fourth and Cherry streets. Accommodations will be made for local traffic. The contractor will complete waterline replacement and reconstruction of the roadway. The project is anticipated to be completed by October.

$1.7M Committed For Roswell Bridge Repair; Flood Mitigation

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state is committing $1.7 million to repair a collapsed bridge in Roswell and implement additional flood mitigation strategies in the area. Lujan Grisham made the announcement Saturday next to the damaged bridge in northeast Roswell. The city has received close to three inches of rain so far this year … Read more

Artesia Police Investigate Homicide

We begin today ont he crime beat in Artesia, where poclie are investigating a murder case. A woman was reportedly found dead at the Legacy Inn and Suites at 2210 West Main Street Thursday morning. At last check, two other women were actively being sought for questioning. The victim, according to the state medical investigator, … Read more