Artesia News

Clouds and thunderstorms are expected to spread across New Mexico by Wednesday morning as a large weather system moves in from northern Arizona. via KOAT.com

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A projected cost saving of about 50 percent for inmate dental care clinched the deal between the county and a company specializing in corrections oral healthcare. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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A man and woman have been arrested in Artesia for allegedly trying obtain New Mexico driver's licenses using fake documents. via KOAT.com

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Martin Segura, 20, of 1614 N. Oak St., Artesia, was arrested on an Eddy County Magistrate Court warrant for failure to appear and minor allowing self to be served. via Alamogordo Daily News

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“He told us he supported the idea of a statewide intra-state airline serving as many communities as possible”

The battle of Hawaii's airline industry has landed on New Mexico soil. Hawaii-based Island Air is expected to sign an agreement with The Enchanted Air Partnership Inc., formerly Air New Mexico Partnership Inc., ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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“Alternative sentencing is paramount now. It's a way of trying to stop recidivism.”

Eddy County Commissioner Guy Lutman says there's a lot of work left to do. Lutman is seeking re-election to the District 3 spot on the Eddy County Commission. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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Raul Rodriguez, a counselor for the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, recently received a national Professional Excellence in Rehabilitation Award from the federal AbilityOne program. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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“We're certainly supportive and encouraging of the state's initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases”

The New Mexico Environment Department has reached a $60.8 million settlement agreement with DCP Midstream L.P., formerly Duke Energy Field Services, in relation to air quality violations at three of the ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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Four Artesia residents have been arrested on federal charges of distributing methamphetamines, following the execution of several search warrants early Friday morning. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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“They (the oil and gas industry) have been a curse and a blessing. The industry is our biggest competitor for employees. But on the other hand, they are our biggest revenue generator”

The Eddy County Commission hopes a 5 percent salary increase for detention officers and a new hiring range for all county positions will bring experienced employees to the county. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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