December 5, 2025
News

Court vacates prairie chicken protection
The lesser prairie chicken was listed as endangered in November 2022 in its southern distinct population segment (DPS), which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service used to describe the bird’s southern range in southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
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Is Holtec pulling out of New Mexico?
Grave concerns for the viability of a project to store nuclear fuel at a site near Carlsbad were shared by the company proposing to do so in a letter to local officials in southeast New Mexico.
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WIPP allowed more space for waste
A nuclear waste repository near Carlsbad was approved by the federal government to mine out more space for waste disposal, in line with the state of New Mexico’s 10-year operations permit issued in 2023.
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County says no to oil and gas PFAS reports
A state regulation adopted earlier this year required oil and gas operators report to local government agencies all fluids used in drilling for fossil fuels – and if they contain a suite of substances known as “forever chemicals.”
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Police blotter
Here is the latest crime news from the Artesia Police Department.
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Public meeting explores possibilities for newly acquired federal land
BLM has acquired a 240-acre tract of new land that links to the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
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Air show offers refunds after withdrawals
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), announced the refunds on Friday, Aug. 22 in response to the recent withdrawal of the Sport and Unlimited race classes from the 2025 debut event in Roswell.
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Las Vegas delivers third truckload of supplies to Ruidoso
Ruidoso continues to face the devastating aftermath of recent wildfires followed by severe flooding.
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National Championship Air Races reveal full competitor lineup
Each aircraft and pilot carries with them the legacy of decades of racing tradition.
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Thousands of tarantulas to surface this fall
Wade Harrell, owner and founder of the Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum wrote that breeding season for local tarantulas begins with the monsoon rains.
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