December 13, 2025
News

U.S. 285 south of Artesia reopened
Cause of the crash is under investigation.
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SIMCO seeks applications for teacher STEM mini-grants
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) is now accepting applications for our STEM Education Mini-Grants. Teachers in K-12 schools in Eddy County and Lea County are eligible to submit applications for support of classroom science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects as part of its 2025 Education Outreach Community Commitment Plan.
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Artesia helps with United Way Day of Caring
Volunteers gathered across Eddy County Thursday to help nonprofits.
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‘Airstream rally’ coming to Artesia
When Artesia holds its annual hot-air balloon festival this fall, some earthbound vehicles will go along for the ride.
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State, feds clash over WIPP safety concerns
Federal nuclear waste managers denied elevators that bring radioactive refuse underground for disposal at a repository near Carlsbad were in disrepair or endangering workers, despite a series of concerns expressed by state officials and federal oversight agencies.
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Appeal to restore chicken protections
A grouse species native to the deserts of southeast New Mexico could see its federal protections restored if an appeal filed in federal court by an environmental group is successful in overturning a ruling issued earlier this year by a Texas judge.
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Business center at college supports local entrepreneurs
The Center, part of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network, offers training and other services for those looking to start or maintain their own local business.
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Crowds turn out for food at Red Dirt Black Gold
The music portion of the show was cancelled Saturday afternoon by organizers.
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Weather cancels music at RDBG
Artesia area under flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. Saturday.
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