March 17, 2026
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Florez to lead Eddy County IT
Jason Florez was appointed as Eddy County’s new Information Technology (IT) Director. Florez, who began his career with the County as an IT Specialist in 2008, was promoted to Assistant Director in 2019 and will now step into the Director role.
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GOP talks Trump tax bill in Artesia
The Artesia event was part of a statewide tour that made previous stops in Farmington and Santa Fe.
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Teenager arrested at football game
The Alamogordo Police Department responded to an incident at Alamogordo High School’s football game on Aug. 29 that led to one arrest.
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AG raises concerns over Instagram maps feature
There have been reports from some users that their location was shared without their consent, triggering Meta to re-examine how the feature works, according to CBS.
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Economic impact of Ruidoso floods trickling down
ROSWELL — While tourism to Ruidoso has been disrupted by forest fires last year and catastrophic floods this year, two decades-old tourist-oriented shops in west Roswell have seen their traffic affected as well.
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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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