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Past articles by Mike:

Revised bill banning single-use plastic bags in New Mexico stalled in Legislature

A revised legislative bill banning single-use plastic bags in New Mexico is stalled in a legislative committee in Santa Fe. → Read More

Southeast and southern New Mexico airports could get the bulk of $314M for airport fixes

Two New Mexico senators introduced legislation for $314M for airport improvements across the state, including Eddy County and southeast New Mexico. → Read More

Village of Ruidoso manager remains suspended during investigation of alleged stalking

Village of Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford says an investigation of alleged stalking by the Village manager could wrap up this week. Tim Dodge was suspended. → Read More

Early voting proves popular among GOP, Democrats in New Mexico's 2022 election

Early in person voters across all corners of New Mexico outdid those voting on Election Day. The early in person trend has grown since 2018. → Read More

Oil and gas tax revenue collections expected to dip as crude oil prices fall in New Mexico

Eddy County collected nearly $10M in oil and gas tax collections in September. Collections could be less as the price of oil falls. → Read More

Bus carrying Lovington High School soccer players crashes into semitrailer

Minor injuries were reported to a bus driver and some members of the Lovington High School girls' soccer team Thursday near Artesia. → Read More

Carlsbad man killed after allegedly pointing gun at Sheriff's deputies

New Mexico State Police said Gabriel Maestas of Carlsbad was killed during an officer involved shooting with Eddy County Sheriff's deputies Thursday. → Read More

Lincoln County family keeps Billy the Kid's memory alive for decades at Old Lincoln Days

Almost since its inception nearly 80 years ago the McInnes family from Lincoln County has kept the living history of the Lincoln County War alive. → Read More

Carlsbad man accused of stealing vehicle with trained rescue dogs arrested in Texas

Three missing search and rescue dogs missing since May in Carlsbad were found in Texas Monday as law officers arrested a man who allegedly stole them. → Read More

Wildfires in southeast New Mexico contained after being lit by lightning strikes

Two lightning-caused wildfires in the Lincoln National Forest burned nearly a total of five acres in Eddy and Lincoln counties Saturday. → Read More

NMDOH: Key COVID-19 rates dropped in New Mexico in February

The New Mexico Department of Health says three key COVID-19 categories fell in New Mexico as February ended and March began. → Read More

June 29 recap: Neighborhood evacuation under way in Carlsbad as Pecos River floods

The National Weather Service(NWS) in Midland, Texas issued flood warnings for the Pecos River around Carlsbad, below Dark Canyon and Malaga through Wednesday. → Read More

Loving man charged in stabbing death of El Paso man

John Bowels Williams of Loving was arrested Thursday by Eddy County Sheriff's deputies. → Read More

Impact of NM's oil and gas production on economy, families discussed in Artesia roundtable

Congressional delegates from Texas, New York and Minnesota visited Artesia to learn about New Mexico's oil and gas industry. → Read More

Impact of NM's oil and gas production on economy, families discussed in Artesia roundtable

Congressional delegates from Texas, New York and Minnesota visited Artesia to learn about New Mexico's oil and gas industry. → Read More

Reports: Ruidoso Downs Police officer shot at murder suspect during pursuit

A Ruidoso Downs Police officer fired at a murder suspect fleeing police on Friday. No one was hit by the gunfire and the suspect was later taken into custody. → Read More

COVID-19: New Mexico sets daily death record, governor gives vaccine update

More than 17,000 COVID-19 vaccines arrived in New Mexico this week and were distributed across 30 hospitals in New Mexico. → Read More

COVID-19: New Mexico sets daily death record, governor gives vaccine update

More than 17,000 COVID-19 vaccines arrived in New Mexico this week and were distributed across 30 hospitals in New Mexico. → Read More

COVID-19: New Mexico sets daily death record, governor gives vaccine update

More than 17,000 COVID-19 vaccines arrived in New Mexico this week and were distributed across 30 hospitals in New Mexico. → Read More

COVID-19: New Mexico sets daily death record, governor gives vaccine update

More than 17,000 COVID-19 vaccines arrived in New Mexico this week and were distributed across 30 hospitals in New Mexico. → Read More