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New Mexico school districts debate masks, local control | State News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s mask and vaccine requirements are drawing more fire from parents and officials as the school year begins and as COVID-19 cases continue to climb despite vaccination efforts. Members of…
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New Mexico High School football recap
The Carlsbad Cavemen face off with the Artesia Bulldogs in the 105th Eddy County War on Aug. 20 at Ralph Bowyer Stadium in Carlsbad. Kick off is at 7 p.m. The Cavemen, who lost head…
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Intrepid Potash loses Pecos River access after Carlsbad legal battle
Intrepid Potash lost almost all its rights to Pecos River water this week per a ruling from the Fifth Judicial District Court. Intrepid, one of two major potash-producing companies in the Carlsbad area was locked…
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Lujan pushes to fund abandoned oil well cleanup in Permian Basin visit
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) visited the Permian Basin Tuesday, touring an orphaned oil well in the Hobbs area as he pushed legislation to fund the cleanup of wells abandoned by operators. Oil wells…
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in need of volunteers due to COVID-19
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park and the Carlsbad Horticulture Society need volunteers after COVID-19 left the park short-staffed. Volunteer coordinator Kathy Hampton said the park once had 30 volunteers, but now has…