Eddy County breaks ground for new jail, here’s what you need to know about the project and how it benefits county residents

The first layer of dirt for a brand new Eddy County jail was shoveled on April 21, 2026. Mike Smith/Current-Argus
Mike Smith Artesia Daily Press msmith@elritomedia.com Construction of Eddy County’s new jail complex got underway Tuesday, April 21, with a groundbreaking ceremony one official called…

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