January 17, 2025
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NMSP arrest Texas man on child sex crime charge
CHAVES COUNTY -- The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) arrested a Texas man last week on child sex crime charges as he was travelling through Chaves County. A be-on-the-lookout (BOLO) was issued around 7 p.m.
Read MoreNMSP arrest Texas man on child sex crime chargeBenefits event for veterans set in Mescalero
MESCALERO -- The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and the Mescalero Apache Tribe will host a veterans' benefits event this week in Mescalero. VA and Tribal Veterans' Service Officers, along with other knowledgeable advocates, will be on hand to assist veterans with the completion of VA claims paperwork from 9 a.m.
Read MoreBenefits event for veterans set in MescaleroCounty commission to meet Tuesday in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD -- The Eddy County Commission will have one public hearing on its docket during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday in Carlsbad. Following a period for public comment, the board will host the public hearing to consider an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to New Mexico Gas Co.
Read MoreCounty commission to meet Tuesday in CarlsbadFungus that causes whitenose syndrome detected at Caverns
CARLSBAD — In early May, swabs collected from cave Myotis bats in the Left Hand Tunnel area of Carlsbad Cavern and near the Rattlesnake Springs day-use area tested positive for Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS).
Read MoreFungus that causes whitenose syndrome detected at CavernsThe Artesia High School Student
The Artesia High School Student Council has launched its game-day apparel for the 2024-25 season. Fans can now purchase a variety of products at great prices; there’s something for everyone in the collection so you can show your support for the team in style. All orders must be placed online by July 24. Use promo code BULLDOG to remove the shipping cost. Pick-up will be available at the AHS office Aug. 16 and 19. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gear up for the games and give back to the Student Council, and don’t forget to share with your fellow Bulldog fans!
Read MoreThe Artesia High School StudentChase Scholars
Chase Scholars will be performing community service for senior citizens June 19-21. Students will be in groups with an adult supervisor and will be available for yard work, cleaning exterior windows, and various odd jobs. Students will not be painting. Sign-ups for those needing work done are available at the Senior MealSite, the Senior Center, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce, and KSVP. For more information, contact Ginny at the Chase Foundation, 575-746-4610.
Read MoreChase ScholarsPrimary Election Day
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 4. Those voting absentee by mail who did not have their ballots postmarked by May 28 may drop ballots off at any polling site on Election Day.
Read MorePrimary Election DayThe Bookworm Sez
c.2024, various publishers $28 - $36 • various page counts He already has a blue tie. And a yellow one, a plaid one, and one that looks like a fish.
Read MoreThe Bookworm SezInspired by Science to be honored at STEMYS
CARLSBAD -- Inspired by Science will be honored this month with a STEMY award for Nonprofit of the Year. The 2024 New Mexico Excellence in STEM Awards (STEMYS), hosted by the Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office and Q Station, will be presented during a formal ceremony June 21 in Albuquerque.
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