Carlsbad
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Takeaways from Eddy County’s proposed recreational cannabis ordinance
Concerns over the Cannabis Regulation Act passed during a special session of the 2021 New Mexico Legislature, prompted Eddy County to act. A public hearing and discussion of an ordinance regulating medical and recreational cannabis…
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U.S. Senate bill has implications for New Mexico nuclear waste projects
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate this week could impact future nuclear projects in New Mexico where a private company hopes to build a facility to store some of the most highly-radioactive nuclear waste…
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Eddy County reports 183 COVID-19 deaths in late September
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reported eight deaths Sept. 24 through Sept. 29 in Eddy County, but none on Sept. 30. Three deaths were reported Sept. 24: A woman in her 40s, a woman in…
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Oil and gas operators voice concerns at hearing on New Mexico emissions
Jerry McHugh worried stricter emissions rules on oil and gas facilities could damage the bottom line of smaller, marginal wells throughout New Mexico. McHugh, owner of San Juan Resources in Farmington which operates about 40…
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Carlsbad gets $752K grant for more renovations at new senior center
Carlsbad City Council approved a $752,000 grant agreement with the State of New Mexico Sept. 28 for phase two renovations of the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center. City of Carlsbad Municipal Services Director Angie Barrios-Testa said…