Rival horses to meet again in AA Derby

Javier Rodriguez, who owned the eventual loser of that photo finish, went over to KJ’s owner John Lee and offered a friendly handshake and a hearty congratulations.

Court vacates prairie chicken protection

The lesser prairie chicken was listed as endangered in November 2022 in its southern distinct population segment (DPS), which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service used to describe the bird’s southern range in southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

Is Holtec pulling out of New Mexico?

Grave concerns for the viability of a project to store nuclear fuel at a site near Carlsbad were shared by the company proposing to do so in a letter to local officials in southeast New Mexico.

County says no to oil and gas PFAS reports

A state regulation adopted earlier this year required oil and gas operators report to local government agencies all fluids used in drilling for fossil fuels – and if they contain a suite of substances known as “forever chemicals.”

WIPP allowed more space for waste

A nuclear waste repository near Carlsbad was approved by the federal government to mine out more space for waste disposal, in line with the state of New Mexico’s 10-year operations permit issued in 2023.

Oil and gas group offers backpack giveaway

New Mexico students can win a backpack filled with electronics, school supplies and other prizes via the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA)’s annual Ultimate Backpack Giveaway contest.

Police blotter

Here is the latest crime news from the Artesia Police Department.