March 17, 2026
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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Permian Basin nuclear waste case
Stalled plans to store spent nuclear fuel in the Permian Basin could get new life depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules in a case seeking to restore vacated licenses for two such facilities.
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Eddy County Fairgrounds readies for new construction
Payton Putman has a unique perspective on the forthcoming changes at the Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia.
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Oil and gas fee hike takes another step to become law
Democrat lawmakers in Santa Fe have less than two weeks left to pass a bill that would hike fees paid to the state by oil and gas companies to drill on state-managed public land.
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Measles outbreak spreads to Eddy County
Eddy County saw its first case of measles amid an outbreak that reportedly started in Lea County and tripled last week from 10 to 33 infections as of Tuesday.
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The Artesia Bulldogs annihilated Gallup and move on to the quarterfinals
A look at how the Bulldogs made it to the second round of the state tournament,
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Greater Solitary Confinement Restrictions Bill spurs polarized reaction
House Bill 533 — sponsored by Rep. Tara Lujan, D-Santa Fe — would lower the threshold for what is considered solitary confinement from 22 hours per day to 17 hours per day without rehabilitative programming.
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Senator pushes new PED overhaul legislation
Las Cruces State Senator wants to change public education in New Mexico.
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Eddy County votes to support nuclear fuel storage near Carlsbad
Eddy County commissioners stood in support of a project to store spent nuclear fuel in southeast New Mexico, as a federal court ruling to block such a facility was under debate by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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House Bill 239 will create a lowrider museum.
Andres Valdez’s love for lowriders is a lasting one.
Read MoreHouse Bill 239 will create a lowrider museum.City Council Meeting Recap
A recap of the Feb. 25 Artesia City Council meeting.
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