January 21, 2026
News
Residents, chamber, and the city work to tame ‘aquatic bloom’ in Pecos River
A river algae problem that threatened to sink Carlsbad’s popular Christmas on the Pecos festivities appears to be under control.
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Lawmaking session opens with series of crime, public safety bills
Crime and mental health took center stage as New Mexico lawmakers convened.
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Rumors of immigration actions in New Mexico abound after Trump’s order
Border states such as New Mexico could see the start of heightened enforcement and deportations of immigrants.
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The wonderful world of books
From Taos, an update on a school library.
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Holly Frontier-Sinclair agrees to $172M settlement at Artesia refinery
The emissions were discovered during a 2019 joint investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Trump inaugurated as 47th U.S. President
Donald Trump was officially sworn in as president of the United States during a Monday ceremony at the U.S.
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County gives Mark Cage a $55K raise as undersheriff
Commissioners approved pay increase Tuesday.
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Permian Basin oil company certified for ‘dark sky’ protection
An oil and gas company operating in southeast New Mexico’s Permian Basin oilfields agreed to take steps at three facilities in Lea County to reduce artificial light impacting the wilderness in the region.
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The Difference Between a Dangerous Dog and a Vicious Dog: Understanding the Implications of Misreporting
Dogs are beloved companions for many, but sometimes, circumstances arise where concerns about their behavior need to be addressed.
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