The Artesia City Council voted at its Tuesday, Nov. 25, meeting to approve a three-year contract that will pay Sports Facilities Management (SLM) $18,000 per month or $216,000 per year for management of the center, which is under construction near the Artesia Aquatic Center on Bowman Drive.

NMOGA President Missi Currier said 451 wells were plugged by industry, compared to 49 by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division -- the state’s main energy industry compliance arm that plugs wells using public funds when they are abandoned.

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest and crime records. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Connoisseurs of fine wines or those looking to take that first sip will find something to please their palates at Carlsbad’s Winter Wine Festival this weekend.

Steve Pearce’s memories of warfare unfolded as he drew nearer to Vietnam in the spring of 2016.