Meanwhile, the county has approved the hiring of six new sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff Mark Cage requested the new positions as part of an overall plan to hire a total of 12 new deputies over the next four years. The six new positions now will cost about 142-thousand dollars for the remainder of this fiscal year. … Read more
Eddy County is trying to prepare future firefighters with the tools and experience they need to hit the ground running when they’re hired. Chief Joshua Mack said Friday that Eddy County’s 12 fire districts are looking for volunteers to help cover more than 4-thousand square miles of the county that are not served by paid … Read more
Tense moments in Roswell TGhursday after Roswell High and Valley View Elementary were locked down when polcie got the report of gunshots fired near the high school. RPD says it never found the person responsible for firing a weapon. School Superintendent Brian Luck confirmed both schools were placed on a “soft lockdown” only as a … Read more
Chaves County firefighters were busy Thursday fighting a barn fire. Sheriff Mike Harrington said on Facebook that the fire broke out near Oasis and Golden Plains Road. here were multiple explosions from inside the building because of oxygen and acetylene tanks being stored inside, but no injuries at this time.
ENMU-Roswell is likely to request up to 100-thousand dollars from the state to fund an updated agriculture science degree program. The school’s Community College Board approved the funding request during its Wednesday meeting, and the ENMU Board of Regents is due to consider the item at a Jan. 19 meeting in Santa Fe.
Calrsbad Municipal Schools reported Wednesday that 344 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed on January 3rd. Superintendent Dr. Gerry Washburn said that the cases are split between 273 students and 71 staff members. Indoor sporting events continue to be reduced to 20 percent capacity.
Eddy County collected more than 5.5 million dollars in oil and gas taxes for the month of November… the latest month that statistics are available. The county says it could even see a surplus of oil and gas tax revenue when the current fiscal year ends at the end of June. OPver fiscal year 2022 … Read more
A car seat clininc is scheduled for Artesia on February 19th at Fire Station 2. Hours are 10am to 2pm. The event is free and will take about 30 minutes to ensure your child’s car seat is installed properly.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park has a new leader. Carmen Chapin was presented as the new director by National Park Serrvice Regional DIrector Mike Reynolds. She began her new duties on January 6th. Chapin will oversee 46-thousand acres of land, 119 known caves and an annual operating budget of more than 5.4 million dollars, according to … Read more
A new proposed ordinance in Carlsbad is targeting underage drinking of alcohol. If passed, the ordinance would those that provide alcohol to minors responsible. The Carlsbad Community Anti-Drug/Gang COalition is pushing the proposed Social Host Ordinance. That was the topic of discussion at a recent roundtable with city officials and Carlsbad Police. The ordinance has … Read more