Carlsbad
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Eddy County government and business leaders happy with yellow status
Carlsbad Department of Development Executive Director (CDOD) John Waters admitted relief when the State of New Mexico announced Eddy County had reached COVID-19 gating criteria which would loosen restrictions on local businesses. Eddy County was one…
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Investors call on oil and gas to address climate concerns in Permian
Energy investors throughout the Permian Basin and the world are considering aspects beyond financial success and production levels, opting to also look at how companies react to environmental and social issues when choosing where to…
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How would making NMSU Carlsbad a community college affect the city?
In 1960, the Carlsbad community and New Mexico State University partnered to establish a branch of the university in the growing southeast New Mexico city. During that time, New Mexico State University Carlsbad served to bolster the…
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New Mexico bill to diversify economy beyond oil and gas gains steam
A bill that would create a state task force dedicated to shifting New Mexico away from fossil fuels gained momentum in the State House this week after passing the Senate earlier in the ongoing 2021…
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Major fire destroys tires abandoned cars and camp trailer
A fire south of Carlsbad Wednesday consumed at least nine abandoned vehicles and around 100 large tires, said Eddy County Fire Service Director Joshua Mack. Fire Service personnel responded along with the Otis, Happy Valley,…