December 5, 2025
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New Mexico says measles outbreak over
New Mexico’s measles outbreak is over, said state health officials after more than a month without a reported case.
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Rep.Vasquez launches 2026 reelection bid
His top priorities include lowering the cost of living, protecting access to affordable health care, border security and immigration reform, keeping communities safe and safeguarding New Mexico’s public lands, according to a press release.
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National Guard to be deployed to Española
Española will be the second New Mexico city to receive National Guard troops.
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County approves with $5.7M courthouse renovation
Eddy County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to proceed with a $5.7 million plan for exterior renovation of the county courthouse.
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Artesia unites for Day of Caring
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves and traded a regular workday for some hard work serving local nonprofits during United Way of Eddy County’s Eighth Annual Day of Caring on Sept. 18.
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Lawmakers divided on special session agenda
In a press release, the governor shared a few actions that lawmakers may consider in response to federal cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Eddy County prepares for general election
Preparations are underway for the regular local election planned for Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Police blotter
Here is the latest crime happenings from the Artesia Police Department.
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NMSU, UNM sued over release of student athlete payments
A federal judge in June approved the terms of a nearly $2.8 billion settlement that paved the way for schools to directly pay athletes. Under the settlement, schools may choose to share revenues with student athletes up to an estimated cap of approximately $20.5 million per institution for the 2025-26 academic year.
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WIPP struggles to clean up Los Alamos waste, state says
Under a 10-year state permit signed by the Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy in 2023, the federal facility was required to prioritize waste from Los Alamos for disposal at WIPP.
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