Chaves County News

“Although we are the lead people in the lesser prairie chicken survey and study, there are a lot more people in our office that are involved in protecting the lesser prairie chicken and its habit”

Submitted Photo Two male priarie chickens prepare to let each other know who is boss and hopefully win the affection of a nearby femal chicken. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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“This is great. Just look at them”

Since March, in the outlying areas of Eddy and Chaves county, there has been a lot of hooting, shrieking and booming noises, bowing and scraping, and at times, a little bit of Kung-Fu like action going on from ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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A school bus accident in Roswell sends several children to the hospital. Police officials said that at approximately 3:17 P.M. Tuesday, the New Mexico State Police were summoned to the scene of a crash ... via KOAT.com

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“It was a joint effort by the House and the Senate”

Questions have been raised over the legality of using local government and federal funds to support The Enchanted Air Partnership a nonprofit corporation in its effort to bring intra-state air service to New ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus

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“We won't have to take inmates out of the detention center. There will be a waiting room area where they can wait their turn to see the dentist. Not having to transport inmates to a dental office is a big plus.”

A projected cost savings 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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“I kind of looked at it again, kind of looked at it and rubbed my eyes a little”

Motorists looking for a fill-up found a goof-up in this Chaves County community Wednesday allowing them to buy gas at a price not seen in decades. via WPRI-TV East Providence

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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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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northeastern Chaves County and central Roosevelt County effective until 8 p.m. The supercell storm that grew as it blew out of the Sacramento ... via KRQE

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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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A man has died in a trailer home fire near New Mexico 2 between Dexter and Hagerman. via KOB-TV

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