March 17, 2026
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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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Police blotter
Here's a look at the latest crime information from the Artesia Police Department.
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Championship air races exceed expectations in Roswell debut
I grew up in a family of pilots and we spent most weekends at the airport. If I was lucky, my dad would take me to a fly-in, where he’d treat me to a hamburger and a pop at the airport’s cafe.
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Governor announces judicial appoint of Eileen P. Riordan
The appointment takes effect October 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jane Shuler Gray.
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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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