Under a 10-year state permit signed by the Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy in 2023, the federal facility was required to prioritize waste from Los Alamos for disposal at WIPP.

Here's a look at the latest crime information from the Artesia Police Department.

I grew up in a family of pilots and we spent most weekends at the airport. If I was lucky, my dad would take me to a fly-in, where he’d treat me to a hamburger and a pop at the airport’s cafe.

The appointment takes effect October 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jane Shuler Gray. 

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) is now accepting applications for our STEM Education Mini-Grants. Teachers in K-12 schools in Eddy County and Lea County are eligible to submit applications for support of classroom science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects as part of its 2025 Education Outreach Community Commitment Plan.