Carlsbad
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Deb Haaland to lead Interior, New Mexico oil and gas industry concerned
New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new U.S. Interior secretary Monday on a 51-40 vote as all Democrats supported the nomination along with several Republicans. The confirmation drew…
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Eddy County Commissioners approve nearly $500K for heavy machines
Operations at the Sandpoint Landfill east of Carlsbad should improve thanks to a heavy machinery purchase approved Tuesday by the Eddy County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioners approved a budget adjustment of $440,000 for the…
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Five COVID-19 infections close Western Commerce Bank downtown location
Five COVID-19 infections at a Carlsbad bank prompted its closure in early March by the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH). In a letter to Western Commerce Bank from DOH, closure was ordered at the…
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New Mexico’s leaders call for Biden to end oil and gas restrictions
A controversial executive action from the administration of President Joe Biden that restricted some oil and gas activity on federal land was set to expire on Sunday, as authority over oil and gas permits and…
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Mural to be painted on Eddy County Courthouse
A bare wall at the Eddy County Courthouse in Carlsbad will have new purpose in the near future. Tuesday, Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the installation of a mural welcoming visitors to Carlsbad and Eddy County…