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https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/22/voicing-support-plutonium-project-waste-isolation-pilot-plant-nuclear-waste-carlsbad/7396302001/ | Voicing support for plutonium project at nuclear waste repository near Carlsbad
We wish to offer our condolences to the family and friends of former Eddy County Sheriff Jack Childress, who passed away earlier this week. Jack was a mentor and friend to many current members of our law enforcement community. He was Eddy C... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220422 |
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https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/22/cloudcroft-fire-leads-evacuation-orders-lincoln-national-forest/7414581001/ | James Fire near Cloudcroft contained, evacuations lifted
UPDATE: 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 22
Firefighters contained a wildfire near Cloudcroft within hours of it igniting Friday.
The James Fire started at about 11:20 a.m. on private property west of 16 Springs Road on the eastern side of Cloudcroft near the Twin Forks c... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220423 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/23/low-producing-oil-wells-impact-new-mexico-air-pollution-permian-basin-stripper-environment/7383809001/ | Low oil production, big impact on air pollution come from New Mexico's 'stripper' wells
Low-producing oil and gas wells might make up a small portion of New Mexico’s fossil fuel output, but could have a large impact on air pollution, per a recent study from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
Published in the journal... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220423 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/23/new-mexico-oil-gas-counties-struggle-air-pollution-recent-study-american-lung-association-permian/7383761001/ | New Mexico's oil counties have some of the worst air pollution in state, study says
Counties in the Permian Basin of southeast New Mexico were identified as having some of the worst air pollution in the state by a national study, at a time of accelerating oil and gas development in the region.
Eddy County received at “... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220423 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/23/state-issues-cannabis-business-licenses-carlsbad/7336917001/ | Cannabis business interest grows as State issues licenses in Eddy County
Carlsbad and Artesia cannabis retailers and producers seemed poised to capitalize on potential profits with a number of license approvals and applications submitted to the State of New Mexico.
Eight combined licenses were approved for retail store... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220423 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2022/04/23/local-tourism-still-viable-despite-fire-danger-restrictions/7412202001/ | Local tourism still viable despite fire danger, restrictions
Due to increased fire danger, our two nearby national parks have implemented a number of preventative measures to reduce the chance of wildfires. However, it is very important to clarify that Carlsbad Caverns is still open for underground tours.
Overnight cam... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220423 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/25/nm-interstate-stream-commission-approves-cloud-seeding-application/7439365001/ | NM Interstate Stream Commission approves cloud seeding to aid southeastern counties
As New Mexico creeps closer to having 100 percent of the state experiencing some level of drought, cloud seeding may help bring water to counties in the southeastern part of the state.
The Interstate Stream Commission approved a weather... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/04/26/odenkirk-memoir-focuses-his-comedic-start-showbiz/7440267001/ | Odenkirk memoir focuses on his comedic start in showbiz
You may know him from his roles on “Breaking Bad” or “Better Call Saul,” but Bob Odenkirk was not always a dramatic actor. In fact, he aspired from a young age to become a comic actor, writing and performing sketch comedy for his college radio station. “Here’s wha... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/26/artesia-man-convicted-child-sexual-exploitation-roswell/7438353001/ | Artesia man faces prison time after Chaves County sexual exploitation conviction
An Artesia man faces up to 43 years in prison after a Chaves County jury found him guilty of four counts of child sexual exploitation, according to the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office.
Edward Bingham, 45, was convicted Friday during a... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/26/eddy-county-awards-sheriffs-car-contract-guy-chevy-artesia/7336208001/ | Eddy County awards car contract to Artesia dealership after lowest bidders disqualified
Expired certifications from the State of New Mexico apparently led to approval of an $874,000 vehicle agreement between the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office and an Artesia automotive dealership, according to Eddy County’s Procurements M... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/26/your-lungs-where-global-pandemic-and-climate-crisis-meet/9538347002/ | Your lungs: where the global pandemic and the climate crisis meet
Masks and air filters that protect from COVID also protect from wildfires.
This story was first published by Source NM on April 25.
New Mexico’s wildfire season is here early, and we know from the past two years that wildfires only add to the threat of t... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2022/04/26/trust-but-verify/7439895001/ | Trust but verify
Suppose the office manager of your nonprofit organization had to leave town urgently for a family emergency in another city.
Now, who knows the passwords?
That manager may be a part-time volunteer. Unlike for-profit businesses, nonprofits sometimes rely on volunteers and often have an ever-changing Boa... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/04/26/do-yourself-homegrown-national-park/7438736001/ | A do-it-yourself, homegrown national park
National parks have been getting a lot of love since the pandemic, so much that this summer you need reservations at many. For example, you must make a reservation just to drive Montana's legendary Going-To-The-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, and passes can sell out within h... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/04/26/lawmaker-would-have-schools-ignore-laws-and-rules/7440143001/ | Lawmaker would have schools to ignore laws and rules
When Rep. Rod Montoya, R-Farmington, recently urged school districts to ignore the state Public Education Department, he drew flak from the Albuquerque Journal for “fomenting a rebellion.” This was just the latest burst in his campaign against the PED.
During the reg... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220426 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/27/hikers-now-required-pack-out-poop-guadalupe-mountains-wilderness/7444826001/ | Hikers now required to pack out poop from Guadalupe Mountains wilderness
Hikers planning to explore the Guadalupe Mountains National Park wilderness this summer are now required to pack one more essential item: toilet bags.
Beginning June 1, day hikes and those planning to camp overnight will be required to pack out hu... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220427 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2022/04/27/harlan-butt-guadalupe-mountains-national-parks-new-artist-residence/9539437002/ | Harlan Butt is Guadalupe Mountains National Park's new artist in residence
Three birds found within the Guadalupe Mountains National Park are memorialized in art produced by the park's newest artist in residence, Harlan Butt.
The Red-tailed Hawk, Stellar's Jay and Mexican Spotted Owl are integral parts of the ecosystem... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220427 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2022/04/27/proposed-changes-hunts-deer-elk-and-exotic-prey-open-public-comment/9540256002/ | Proposed changes to hunts for deer, elk and exotic prey open for public comment
Four public meetings were scheduled for May by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to collect feedback on proposed changes to hunting rules for deer, elk and exotic prey.
In April Game and Fish announced a proposal to adjust some rul... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220427 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/04/27/carlsbads-trevor-rogers-pitching-solid-miami/9538257002/ | Carlsbad's Trevor Rogers pitching solid for Miami
Trevor Rogers did his part on Friday. Rogers put forth his best start of the season so far, throwing 63 of 95 pitches for strikes, but the Miami offense wasn’t able to respond. Rogers allowed an unearned run on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out fo... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220427 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/28/covid-19-infections-rise-eddy-county-during-month-april/7414706001/ | COVID-19 infections rise to double digits in Eddy County during April
A key COVID-19 category tracked by health officials increased substantially in Eddy County during April, according to data from the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH).
Eddy County's cases per 100,000 people increased from 1.5 between March 29 and ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220428 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/04/28/stem-centers-coming-carlsbad/9555872002/ | STEM Centers coming to Carlsbad
We’re all looking for ways to improve educational opportunities for our students. One very popular, successful way of doing so involves the creation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Centers. At STEM Centers, students learn to experiment with robots, 3D printers, snap c... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220428 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/29/city-carlsbad-extends-ems-contract-calls-stay-steady-2022/7415004001/ | City of Carlsbad approves EMS training management contract as need expects to increase
City of Carlsbad Fire Department Chief Richard Lopez welcomed an emergency medical services (EMS) training and management agreement with a Texas firm due to an increased demand for for emergency medical treatment within the city in 2... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220429 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/04/29/feds-grant-2-m-city-carlsbad-water-system-improvements/9558209002/ | City of Carlsbad receives $2M in federal funds for Double Eagle Water System work
Key improvements to the City of Carlsbad’s Double Eagle Water System moved forward after a $2 million federal grant, according to the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration (EDA).
The grant was from EDA’s American Rescue P... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220429 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2022/04/29/fire-restrictions-new-mexico-legislature-fire-act-fema-wildfires/9584336002/ | Fire restrictions put in place across New Mexico, as legislators work to mitigate wildfire impacts
Public lands in eight New Mexico counties were placed under strict fire restrictions by the Bureau of Land Management this week.
Eddy, Lea, Chaves, DeBaca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt and Lincoln - where recent wildfires d... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220429 |
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https://www.currentargus.com/story/life/faith/2022/04/30/religion-honors-christ-one-honors-all-gods-people/9569120002/ | A religion that honors Christ is one that honors all of God's people
Popular theology does not necessarily make for fidelity to Scripture or equate genuine faith in God. In fact, there are many examples of populist religious perspectives that have the allure of seeming biblical and garnering the support of many Christi... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220430 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/01/federal-grant-fund-double-eagle-north-project/9598731002/ | Federal grant will fund Double Eagle North project
The City of Carlsbad was notified this week that the community has been awarded a $2 million grant through the Economic Development Administration, according to a press release from our two senators. This grant is for what’s called the Double Eagle North Collector Line... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220502 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/03/nmdoh-says-high-covid-19-count-eddy-county-error/9588053002/ | New Mexico Department of Health admits COVID-19 reporting miscue for Eddy County
An error in the number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people during mid-April in Eddy County was reported by the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH).
During a reporting period from April 18 through April 24, DOH noted Eddy County had 21.8... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220503 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/03/roswell-teenager-charged-murder-after-gun-deal-goes-bad/9617710002/ | Roswell teenager charged with two counts of murder after alleged gun deal went bad
A Roswell boy faced murder charges after he and two others allegedly killed two teenagers over a failed purchase of a firearm at a Roswell park April 16, according to the Roswell Police Department.
Jayvin Montoya, 15, was arrested in Rui... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220503 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/03/carlsbad-high-school-teams-winning-district-victories/9613182002/ | Carlsbad high school teams winning district victories
Carlsbad is having a great spring sports season. As of May 2, Carlsbad has won the district title in varsity softball, varsity baseball and girls tennis. Both the baseball and softball teams have also earned top seeds in the upcoming state tournament.
The softball t... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220503 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/04/eddy-county-collects-5-6-m-oil-and-gas-taxes-through-march/9588296002/ | Shallow December oil prices have no impact on Eddy County March oil and tax collections
Low December oil prices did not weaken oil and gas tax collections in Eddy County during March, said Eddy County Finance Director Roberta Smith.
The County collected $5.6 million from oil and gas businesses, read County finance reco... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220504 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/04/permian-basin-oil-gas-pipeline-expanding-response-fuel-market-growth-russia-new-mexico-ukraine-texas/9629334002/ | Permian Basin natural gas pipelines expanding in response to fossil fuel market growth
Two natural gas pipelines starting in the Permian Basin were being expanded to increase the region’s take away capacity by more than a billion cubic feet per day of gas.
The Whistler Pipeline received needed transportation commitment... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220504 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/traffic-accidents-southeast-new-mexico-result-three-deaths/9630941002/ | Traffic accidents in southeast New Mexico result in three deaths
Traffic accidents in Lea and Chaves counties over the weekend resulted in three deaths.
The driver and passenger of a Chevrolet vehicle struck while paused at a road construction area in Lea County were both pronounced deceased April 28.
Cortney DeWayne H... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220504 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/05/04/true-crime-aficionados-enjoy-st-james-new-mystery-novel/9644997002/ | True crime aficionados will enjoy St. James' new mystery novel
Simone St. James’ spooky new mystery, “The Book of Cold Cases,” introduces readers to 29-year old Shea Collins, an introverted true-crime aficionado. Shea works as a receptionist for a local medical office by day, but once she’s off the clock, she avidly re... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220504 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/04/exxonmobil-methane-pollution-new-mexico-fossil-fuel-facilities-oil-gas-permian-basin-climate-change/9629404002/ | ExxonMobil cuts methane pollution from fossil fuel operations in New Mexico
One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies said it was making progress toward controlling climate-change-inducing air pollution emissions at a facility near Carlsbad in the New Mexico portion of the Permian Basin.
ExxonMobil announced las... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220504 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/04/xto-energy-annual-event-inspires-girls-join-oil-and-gas-industry-permian-basin-school-new-mexico/9628867002/ | Engineering the future: XTO Energy hopes to inspire girls to join oil and gas industry
A group of middle school students gathered in the library of Carlsbad Intermediate School Tuesday to learn the inner-workings of the fossil fuel industry that powers their community.
XTO Energy hosted its annual Introduce a Girl to E... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220504 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/05/carlsbad-waste-isolation-pilot-plant-gets-last-deposit-savannah-river/9643115002/ | South Carolina nuclear site sends final waste shipment to Carlsbad-area repository
A mission to clean up nuclear waste at a federal facility in South Carolina by sending it to New Mexico for disposal was completed last month after more than a decade.
The final shipment of transuranic (TRU) waste left over from the Cold... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/05/eddy-county-approves-fulltime-firefighters-fiscal-year-2023/9588590002/ | Eddy County 2023 $158M budget includes funds for fulltime fire and emergency personnel
Nearly $5 million to create a fulltime fire department for Eddy County was part of an overall spending plan for fiscal year 2023 approved May 3 by Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioners agreed to hire 21 new perso... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/05/faith-restored-carlsbad-resumes-annual-prayer-breakfast-after-covid-19-cancellations-new-mexico/9657777002/ | Faith restored: Carlsbad resumes annual prayer breakfast after COVID-19 cancellations
Carlsbad bowed its collective head in prayer, reflecting on challenging times and hopes for the future.
The hundreds gathered also breathed a sigh of relief at being able to gather in large groups once again for the annual Mayor's Pra... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/05/new-mexico-senators-push-relief-those-affected-nuke-industry-martin-heinrich-benray-lujan-nuclear/9643175002/ | New Mexicans demand reparations as Congress moves bill to support victims of nuke fallout
A bill that would renew federal relief for Americans impacted by nuclear activities throughout the country was passed by the U.S. Senate and now awaits approval from the House of Representatives amid calls it be extended to also p... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/05/carlsbad-cavemen-baseball-field-named-after-coach-tom-forni/9644350002/ | Carlsbad Cavemen baseball field to be named after coach Tom Forni
There’s a very important addition being made this Friday at Carlsbad High School’s baseball field. Carlsbad High School has announced that the baseball field is being named for Coach Tom Forni. This will be done in a special ceremony at 6:45 p.m. before ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/05/grizzly-family-comes-paparazzi/9645125002/ | This grizzly family comes with paparazzi
My neighbor is famous.
She has 50,000 followers on Facebook and a recent post on her page there had 4,200 likes, 250 comments and 400 shares within a day. When you Google her, roughly 125 million results come up. Born in 1996, she has had 18 children, including quadruplets born ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/05/parties-flawed-pre-primary-events-lead-hard-feelings/9645194002/ | Parties' flawed pre-primary events lead to hard feelings
New Mexico’s primary season is headed into full gear with TV ads, mail, phone calls, and a debate or two. Early voting is about to begin.
What most voters don’t see is the process it takes to get this far.
Prior to this broader media side of a campaign other thin... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220505 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/06/artesia-man-gets-four-years-prison-2021-bank-robbery/9650461002/ | Artesia man sentenced to federal prison for bank robbery and helping hide money in store
An Artesia man suspected of robbing a bank in 2021 was sentenced to four years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Roman Andrew Poulsen, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 7 and was sentenced May 4, read a press release from t... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220506 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/06/jury-determines-carlsbad-woman-provoked-during-argument/9672668002/ | Carlsbad woman found guilty of manslaughter after jury finds she was provoked in argument
A Carlsbad jury determined Ana Rodriguez may have been justified in the 2018 shooting death of a Carlsbad man, choosing to convict her of manslaughter instead of murder.
Rodriguez, 46, was found guilty of manslaughter related to d... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220506 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/06/mountain-butterfly-new-mexico-federal-protections-endangered-species-act-conservation/9650133002/ | Mountain butterfly in New Mexico could see federal protections from extinction
A rare butterfly in New Mexico and other western states could soon be at risk of extinction, and the federal government planned to begin recovering the species before its threats worsened.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220506 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/06/new-mexico-considers-rules-requiring-electric-cars-dealerships-air-pollution-oil-gas/9650090002/ | New state rules require electric cars at New Mexico dealerships, aim to cut air pollution
Gas-powered cars and trucks could soon be a thing of the past in New Mexico as State regulators approved new standards intended to increase the availability of electric vehicles while growing supporting infrastructure like chargin... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220506 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/06/carlsbad-hosts-eca-conference/9660466002/ | Carlsbad hosts ECA conference
In addition to everything else going on this week, Carlsbad also hosted the Energy Communities Alliance Peer Exchange Meeting on Wednesday and Thursday.
Former Mayor Gary Perkowski helped start ECA, which has bought communities that host Department of Energy facilities across the country t... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220506 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/06/new-mexico-needs-better-fire-plans-and-policies/9645236002/ | New Mexico needs better fire plans and policies
Last year, we saw California burn, whispering to ourselves, “There by the grace of God go I,” and knowing that climate change could and would deal New Mexico the same hand.
Now here we are with 20 wildfires and the governor declaring an emergency as forecasters remind us ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220506 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/05/07/carlsbad-public-library-has-great-lineup-you-summer/9676269002/ | Carlsbad Public Library has a great lineup for you this summer
School’s almost over for the year, and many parents and students have already been expressing curiosity about summer programs here at Carlsbad Public Library. Here’s a quick summary of events to come in May:
May 7: The library is celebrating National Comic ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220507 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/07/new-mexico-renewable-energy-power-lines-wind-solar-environmental-impact-bureau-land-management/9663804002/ | What we know about New Mexico's proposed 500 mile renewable energy power lines
New Mexico’s bourgeoning renewable energy sector could supply thousands of volts of power to urban markets to the west in California and Arizona.
To do that, the state will need the infrastructure to transport power from wind and solar insta... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220507 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/07/oil-gas-pours-million-new-mexico-politics-governor-michelle-lujan-grisham/9650164002/ | Oil and gas puts $1.1 million into New Mexico politics. What does that money buy?
Oil and gas companies put thousands of dollars every year into New Mexico’s political campaigns, on both sides of the aisle, seeking to influence policy to protect continued growth in the industry that represents about a third of the stat... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220507 |
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https://www.currentargus.com/story/life/faith/2022/05/08/public-prayer-still-prayer-when-done-authenticity/9644417002/ | Public prayer is still prayer when done with authenticity
Christians who pray can be some of the most powerful forces in creation. Yet, like many powerful forces, the act of praying is one that can also be very dangerous and destructive if it is not used properly. Unfortunately, much of what passes for prayer within Ch... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220508 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/08/mayors-prayer-breakfast-community-success/9674802002/ | Mayor's Prayer Breakfast a community success
Thank you to the many participants, sponsors and volunteers who made this year’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast possible. It was so exciting to see so many people gather together to celebrate National Day of Prayer and to see the Prayer Breakfast restored.
The Prayer Breakfast Com... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220508 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/09/carlsbad-baseball-softball-teams-showing-promise/9706764002/ | Carlsbad baseball, softball teams showing promise
Both the Carlsbad Cavemen and Carlsbad Cavegirls have advanced to the second round of the state playoffs in baseball and softball, respectively.
A 7-3 win over Sandia propelled the Cavegirls to the second round, where they will play No. 9 seed Piedra Vista at 11 a.m. Th... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220509 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/09/covid-cases-southeast-nm-rose-slightly/9704125002/ | COVID-19 infections rise slightly in southeast New Mexico, lower than big cities
COVID-19 infection rates rose slightly in Lincoln County at the beginning of May, while other southeast New Mexico regions held steady, according to data from the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH).
Lincoln County, Southeast New Mexico’... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220509 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/09/nmdot-seeks-additional-funds-impending-construction-highway-project/9588527002/ | Financial support sought for New Mexico highways 128 and 31 as construction study moves on
Pledges for additional state and federal money continued as the study for a $490 million project improving two highways connecting parts of southeast New Mexico to West Texas was ongoing.
The New Mexico Department of Transportati... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220509 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/10/chevron-growth-permian-basin-oil-output-new-mexico-texas-russia-ukraine/9663843002/ | Chevron expects continued Permian Basin growth amid global energy volatility
One of the world’s largest energy companies and leading oil producers in the Permian Basin announced it planned to increase production in the region in response to apparently sustained $100 or more per-barrel oil prices this year.
Domestic oil... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/10/eddy-county-purchases-new-725-k-trash-compactor-landfill/9588803002/ | Eddy County purchases $725K landfill compactor as trash collections increase in 2022
A new trash compactor was put to use Monday at Eddy County’s Sandpoint Landfill after the county agreed to pay $728,000 to purchase the equipment in response to increased need.
Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners May 3 approved... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/10/small-earthquakes-rocks-west-texas-land-near-whites-city/9715988002/ | Isolated West Texas location near Whites City reports earthquakes in May
Nearly a dozen small earthquakes shook isolated parts of West Texas in early May, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake jolted an area nearly 35 miles south of Whites City Tuesday around 4 a.m., per a USGS map.... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/05/10/new-mexico-unspent-covid-recovery-funds-one-billion-southern-new-mexico/9710627002/ | How New Mexico is spending to climb out of the COVID-19 recession
As pandemic aid ends, questions remain about whether southern New Mexico got its fair share
It’s been more than two years since COVID-19 sent shock waves through New Mexico and the country, crippling the economy and sparking an unprecedented federal resc... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/11/oil-and-gas-pollution-carlsbad-monitored-via-federal-grant/9676017002/ | 'This is what we're exposed to': Oil and gas pollution in Carlsbad to monitored via grant
Carlsbad has some of the most polluted air in New Mexico and the community could be getting its own air monitoring station to track emissions from oil and gas that could add to the problem.
The New Mexico Environment Department (N... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/11/u-s-air-force-confirms-sonic-boom-shook-carlsbad-monday-night/9731804002/ | USAF jet fighting training exercises causes sonic boom over Carlsbad Monday night
Rattled doors and windows and shaking houses in Carlsbad Monday night were from a sonic boom generated by U.S. Air Force fighter jets from Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo.
Denise Ottaviano, Holloman spokesperson, said two F-16 jet... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/11/carlsbad-students-win-bpa-nationals/9718118002/ | Carlsbad students win at BPA Nationals
Carlsbad High School’s Business Professionals of America students had an incredible show at the BPA Nationals. Congratulations to Terry Carrera, Kasey Graziano and everyone who helped with the event.
Special awards included Stephan Brown being recognized by Stukent for having won ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220511 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/11/carlsbad-woman-dies-head-crash-near-roswell-wednesday/9737611002/ | Carlsbad woman killed in head-on crash near Roswell Wednesday morning
A Carlsbad woman died in a head-on crash Wednesday near Roswell, New Mexico State Police said.
Alexa Renee Fox, 23, was travelling north on U.S. Highway 285 near mile marker 85, south of Roswell around 4:15 a.m. when her vehicle crossed the center me... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2022/05/11/life-after-roe-v-wade/9736223002/ | Life after Roe v. Wade
The news out of the Supreme Court this week is shocking at many levels. From the unprecedented leaking of a draft majority opinion to the incendiary content of that draft opinion, jaws from coast to coast are agape.
Quite simply, when the opinion is filed later this year, the Federal government w... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/12/city-carlsbad-blm-extend-agreement-firefighting-space/7415452001/ | City of Carlsbad extends airport lease with BLM as wildfire danger looms in Eddy County
A camp trailer and small storage shed based at the Cavern City Air Terminal near Carlsbad leased to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) play a pivotal role in fighting wildland fires in southeast New Mexico.
“That’s there in the eve... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/12/feds-request-463-million-nuclear-waste-operations-near-carlsbad/9722635002/ | Why the Department of Energy wants $463 million for nuclear waste facility near Carlsbad
Federal nuclear waste managers are hoping for a $42.7 million bump for next year to fund continued operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant nuclear waste repository near Carlsbad.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s recently-publi... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/12/joe-biden-signs-bill-boost-new-mexicos-outdoor-recreation/9715445002/ | President Joe Biden signs bill to boost New Mexico's outdoor recreation, improve access
Carlsbad’s famed hiking trails, fishing holes and desert vistas will be easier to access after a bill sponsored by New Mexico’s senior U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The Modernizing Access to o... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/12/state-grants-city-carlsbad-40-k-arts-and-culture-plan/9588436002/ | City of Carlsbad accepts $40K State grant to help craft arts and culture economic plan
City Councilor’s approved a $40,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Economic Development (EDD) to help Carlsbad MainStreet write a Cultural Economic Development and Infrastructure Plan (CEDP).
The City of Carlsbad agreed to a... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/12/how-much-name-change-change/9735543002/ | How much will a name change change?
It was late November in Alaska and a lousy day for deer hunting. Rough seas rocked our small boat, and when we finally stumbled ashore in Squaw Bay, we found another hunter already there. He glanced at us unhappily, then walked toward the best deer habitat. With just six hours of day... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/12/how-prescribed-burn-turned-wildfire-ignited-conversations-management/9735704002/ | How a prescribed burn turned wildfire ignited conversations about management and responsibility
On the afternoon of April 6, the U. S. Forest Service set the Las Dispensas prescribed fire, a 1,200-acre project intended to help the Gallinas Watershed, the primary water source for Las Vegas. Weather conditions were withi... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/12/new-mexico-and-roe-v-wade/9735676002/ | New Mexico and Roe v. Wade
The recently exposed draft memo from the Supreme Court about Roe v. Wade dealt a gut punch to a woman’s right to privacy. It is a direct affront to women making private decisions about their health and reproductive choices.
Since 1972 when Roe v. Wade was upheld by a 7-2 vote, women have enjo... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/12/papa-johns-owners-visit-carlsbad-restaurant-opens-city/9734232002/ | Papa John's owners visit Carlsbad as restaurant opens in city
On Tuesday, we had a great visit from Naveed Merchant. Naveed and his brother, Sameer, are the co-owners of the Papa John’s Pizza in Carlsbad. The two brothers from Houston worked their way up through the system. They’ve been owners and operators since 2005,... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/sports/2022/05/12/carlsbad-artesia-baseball-and-softball-teams-ready-state/9729897002/ | Carlsbad, Artesia baseball and softball teams ready for next round of state tournament
The Carlsbad and Artesia baseball and softball teams continue play in the New Mexico State Tournaments on Thursday in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
The Carlsbad team is seeded No. 1 in Class 5A and plays No. 9 Farmington at 1 p.m. Thur... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220512 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/13/art-event-scheduled-weekend-carlsbad/9750914002/ | Art event scheduled for the weekend in Carlsbad
It’s looking like another extremely busy weekend in Carlsbad. Track, baseball and softball are currently in the middle of state championship battles, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
One of this weekend’s biggest events will be the “Spring Into Arts” Art in the Par... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220513 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/13/kellie-smith-released-jail-trial-pending-grandson-death/9736136002/ | Carlsbad grandmother charged with grandson's fentanyl overdose in 2021 released from jail
A Carlsbad woman charged with the death of her grandson in 2021 was released from the Eddy County Detention Center (ECDC) May 9 on bond, according to Fifth Judicial District Court records.
Kellie Smith, 55, posted a $3,500 bond af... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220513 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/13/new-mexico-has-2-years-fight-nuclear-downwinder-reparations-trinity-congress-joe-biden-radiation/9733497002/ | New Mexico has 2 years to fight for nuclear downwinder reparations, bill clears U.S. House
When America’s first nuclear weapons were tested in south-central New Mexico they set off generations of strife as nearby communities struggled with cancers and other health problems many feared were a direct impact of associated... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220513 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/13/new-mexico-tops-list-western-states-acres-public-land-conserved/9715504002/ | New Mexico tops list of western states on acres of public land conserved, report says
About 1.3 million acres of public land in New Mexico were conserved from development in the last decade, ranking the state third in the American West.
A study from the Center for Western Priorities found New Mexico behind only Utah wi... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220513 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/education/2022/05/13/education-briefs-ala-new-mexico-girls-state-registration-open/9735321002/ | Education briefs: ALA New Mexico Girls State registration open
ALA New Mexico Girls State registration open
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the American Legion Auxiliary New Mexico Girls State Program (ALANMGS) will hold its 73rd Session in-person, June 5 to 10, on the campus of Eastern New Mexico Universi... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220513 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/13/celebrating-hospital-week-2022/9736168002/ | Celebrating Hospital Week 2022
Carlsbad Medical Center plays an integral role in Carlsbad and Southeastern New Mexico thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate people who work inside. During Hospital Week, May 8 – 14, 2022, we recognize and celebrate our caregivers for the difference they make each day. We are heal... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220513 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/14/delay-protections-native-new-mexico-flower-prompts-lawsuit/9746186002/ | Delay on federal protections for native southeast New Mexico flower prompts lawsuit
An imperiled flower growing amid the southeast New Mexico oilfields was the subject of a federal lawsuit calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the species along with 10 others throughout the U.S.
The Wright’s marsh th... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220514 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/14/new-mexico-could-make-billions-higher-oil-and-gas-royalty-rate-fossil-fuel-permian-basin/9747037002/ | New Mexico could make billions more from oil and gas with higher royalty rate, study says
About $6.1 billion in revenue from oil and gas operations on federal land was lost by New Mexico in the last decade under a royalty rate unchanged since 1920, per a recent study.
Taxpayers for Common Sense found through its resear... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220514 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/14/carlsbad-joins-nm-attorney-general-right-retail-crime/9679909002/ | Carlsbad Police Department joins NM Attorney General's Office to fight retail crimes
Carlsbad's Police Department joined a statewide retail crime task force organized by the New Mexico Attorney General's Office designed to combat a crime which cost New Mexico businesses around $1 billion in 2021.
The Organized Retail C... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220514 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/14/dea-observes-national-fentanyl-day-seizures-increase/9760895002/ | Seizures increase as DEA observes National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 10
A nationwide operation attempting to curtail violent crimes and overdoses associated with illegal fentanyl helped seize thousands of kilograms of the drug in New Mexico and West Texas during the first quarter of 2022, said a spokesperson for the U... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220514 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/14/kellie-smith-arrested-again-violating-orders-release/9721807002/ | Carlsbad grandmother charged with grandson's death back in jail after violating bond
Carlsbad Police were unable to track Kellie Smith, the grandmother charged in the overdose death of 11-year-old Brent Sullivan released on bond, for nearly 24 hours.
Smith, 55, was re-arrested Thursday, according to the Fifth Judicial ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220514 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/sports/2022/05/14/nmaa-softball-loving-tops-tularosa-a-2-a-championship/9765746002/ | Loving tops Tularosa to win New Mexico Class A/2A state softball championship
Len Hayward
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Loving will add a state softball championship trophy to its case.
The Falcons topped Tularosa for the second time in two days to clinch the Class A/2A state championship at the University of New Mexico. The ... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220514 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/05/15/science-buffs-enjoy-bill-brysons-book-looks-human-anatomy/9735343002/ | Science buffs will enjoy Bill Bryson's book looks at human anatomy
One of the best things about reading award-winning author Bill Bryson’s book, “The Body: A Guide for Occupants,” is his clear, user-friendly language. While Bryson tackles the complex subject of how human bodies work, his entertaining writing style invi... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220515 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/life/faith/2022/05/15/draw-dirt/9752008002/ | Draw in the dirt
In the Eighth Chapter of John’s Gospel Jesus does something seemingly odd, yet profoundly significant. He takes his finger and draws in the dirt. This little event in the life of Jesus may seem simple, but in reality, it reveals a lot about the person of Jesus Christ. In today’s world, it is a lesson w... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220515 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/15/cavemen-cavegirls-reach-state-finals/9775554002/ | Cavemen, Cavegirls reach state finals
The Carlsbad Cavemen held off Hobbs, 2-1, on Friday to reach the state championship 5A baseball final. It was a great game between the district rivals, and a pair of strikeouts in the top of the 7th inning ended the game with the bases loaded. The Cavemen advanced to the championsh... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220515 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/sports/2022/05/15/carlsbad-wins-12-th-state-high-school-baseball-championship/9783764002/ | Carlsbad baseball team wins 12th state championship with shutout of Sandia
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Current Argus
ALBUQUERQUE — The Carlsbad Cavemen are state champions once again.
The Cavemen completed a stellar season with a 7-0 victory against Sandia in the Class 5A state championship at Isotopes park on Saturday. The win gave... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220515 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/16/brews-pecos-returns-carlsbad-after-covid-19-cancelations/9722079002/ | Brews on the Pecos returns to Carlsbad after two-year COVID-19 hiatus
A popular Carlsbad outdoor event highlighting locally, and regionally crafted beer returned Saturday after a two-year hiatus related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brews on the Pecos featured cold beer on a hot day along with food trucks, axe throwing and... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220516 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/16/man-found-injured-near-pecos-river-friday/9791984002/ | Man found injured near Pecos River Friday
A man found near Carlsbad Friday afternoon with injuries to his head and face remained in critical condition Monday morning as Eddy County Sheriff’s Detectives investigated the case, said Undersheriff Matt Hutchinson.
Sheriff’s deputies found him on Capitan Reef Road around 5:1... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220516 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/16/political-food-fight-starts-early/9792373002/ | Political food fight starts early
Rebecca Dow looks fabulous on that horse, don’t you think? Poised to gallop toward the camera, with a posse of tough cowboys behind her. I would hire that camera crew in a heartbeat.
Her TV commercial slamming Mark Ronchetti, rival Republican candidate for New Mexico governor, is all d... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220516 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/16/report-indian-school-abuses-spanned-decades/9792541002/ | Report: Indian school abuses spanned decades
It was the secret that wasn’t really a secret.
The wretched conditions inside Indian boarding schools were well known and documented. Students took their painful experiences home. Historians wrote about the students, abuse, crowding, and disease. A 1928 report described seri... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220516 |
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https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/17/carlsbad-police-look-missing-search-and-rescue-dogs/9791902002/ | Trained Carlsbad search and rescue dogs still missing as police look for suspect
The animals were inside a vehicle reported stolen by Dr. Kim Lark.
However, Lark alleged Green, her estranged husband broke into her Carlsbad home stole a spare set of car keys and entered her 2015 Ford Expedition May 12 which was parked a... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220517 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/05/17/carlsbads-showing-state-high-school-tournaments-excellent/9792334002/ | Carlsbad's showing at state high school tournaments excellent
What a great weekend for Carlsbad! There’s probably too much to fit into one update.
As most people have heard, the Carlsbad Cavemen and Carlsbad Cavegirls won state titles in baseball and softball. The Cavemen did it with a 7-0 win over Sandia. The Cavegirl... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220517 |
https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2022/05/17/louisiana-man-charged-second-degree-murder-after-fist-fight/9808090002/ | Murder charges filed against Louisiana man as shots fired after alleged fist fight
An fist fight at an oilfield location near Carlsbad Sunday night turned into a deadly shooting resulting in one participant being charged with second degree murder, according to the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office.
Tevin Devonta O’Brien Mor... | true | true | both | www.currentargus | 20220517 |
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