December 4, 2025
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Explosion at refinery in Artesia injures 3
It was initially unclear if anyone was hurt, the cause of the explosion and level of damage to the facility.
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Oil companies adjusting to boom near Carlsbad
As one of the world’s largest energy producers planned to vastly increase its output in the Permian Basin and southeast New Mexico, ExxonMobil Production Manager Scott Buechler told a gathering in Carlsbad the company is also focusing on protecting the environment.
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Eddy County sheriff’s deputy arrested for drunken driving in Carlsbad
A deputy with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office was arrested for drunken driving near the intersection of South Canal and Bronson Streets.
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New ventures planned at Roswell Air Center
Don Zaharia, founder and CEO of Aero Design Services (ADS), spoke to a group of local government representatives and others from the community on Oct. 17 about his plans for adding new operations at Roswell Air Center.
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City to revitalize Land-Sun Theater
A shuttered movie theater in downtown Artesia could be getting revitalized after the City Council accepted donation of the theater from its corporate owner.
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Eddy County sheriff’s deputy arrested for drunken driving
Simranjit Khurana, 31, was pulled over and arrested by another deputy, Cayden Bird, at about 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, according to court records.
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Artesia police sued by family of man killed outside public safety complex
The suit demands damages for Rommel’s death, the amount to be determined at trial.
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Police blotter
Information taken from Artesia Police Department crime records. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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NMSU study finds teacher shortage declines in state
The report indicates a continuing trend in an overall decrease in educator vacancies in New Mexico.
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Space Museum names executive director
Karen Kincaid Brady is set to become the executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Space History.
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