December 5, 2025
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J.S. Ward and Son celebrates 100 years
The insurance agency prepares for its second century of service.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham calls special session on Trump tax bill impacts
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called lawmakers into a special session slated for Oct. 1.
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Yucca CowBelles and Woolgrowers
As I was looking through my photos from The Eddy County Fair, this one stuck out.
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Democracy in action
Candidates for public offices throughout Eddy County signed on to run in this year’s Nov. 4 general election, which will see county voters decide on a slate of public offices including city councils, school boards and various other elected bodies.
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New Mexico opens applications for $40 million to treat brackish water
Officials from the state’s environment department and office of the state engineer told lawmakers last week they planned to roll out the program to distribute $40 million in grants and contracts for brackish water treatment.
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Luján, Heinrich sign onto U.S. Senate bill to establish federal right to abortion
New Mexico, prior to the SCOTUS’ decision overturning Roe v. Wade, had repealed an antiquated law criminalizing abortion, and enacted additional protections after the decision.
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New Mexico ‘downwinders’ face possible scams
Advocates have said the expanded law was a big win for New Mexicans affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining. But they’re also cautioning residents to not fall for potential scams that have popped up prolifically since the law was passed.
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Trinity Site 80th anniversary commemoration: Jumbo
Jumbo was built in Ohio and brought by train to the now-abandoned railroad siding in Pope, N.M.
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J.S. Ward & Son celebrates 100 years with the ‘Party of the Century’
Local insruance company J.S. Ward & Son, announced its 100th anniversary celebration, and plans to host the Party of the Century, a street celebration 5… Login to continue reading Login…
Stay safe this Labor Day weekend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, near Carlsbad, and Lincoln National Forest near Alamogordo are preparing for an influx in visits for the holiday that marks a final chance to experience summer weather in the outdoors before fall sets in.
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