Upper Canyon closed for needed repairs

Ruidoso village officials are urging residents to vacate the Upper Canyon area for two weeks or more as major repairs are made to water and sewer infrastructure damaged by flooding throughout July.

County briefed on flood response

Eddy County Emergency Manager Jennifer Armendariz reported that 7.47 inches of rainfall fell between June 1 and July 11 at Carlsbad Caverns, while 4.42 inches fell at the Carlsbad Airport and 3.77 inches in Artesia.

Evolution of White Sands

The 1950s and 1960s marked a significant era in the history of White Sands Missile Range.

Permian Strategic Partnership invests $5M for Artesia students

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5 million into Artesia Public Schools (APS) to help build a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Center. By expanding access to hands-on workforce development programs, APS’s newest CTE center will enhance career readiness and create opportunities for students.

WIPP safety questioned at forum

Mark Bollinger, manager of the Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office which oversees WIPP’s operations, said during a Wednesday public forum held in Hobbs that the site was continuing to increase shipments to about 17 per week, potentially continuing disposal until 2080.