It is with great pride and reflection that we celebrate the legacy of the oil and gas industry in our MainStreet District For a century,…

The history of the oil and gas industry in Carlsbad, New Mexico is intertwined with the broader narrative of oil exploration and extraction in the…

The indispensability of the oil and gas industry extends beyond the job market and gas stations. With over 6,000 petroleum byproducts, commonplace luxuries would not…

1909 Hammond-Brown Well The Hammond-Brown well was drilled in 1909. “Hammond” comes from the name of the farm on which the well was discovered. “Brown”…

Throughout the state of New Mexico, many educational benefits can be attributed to the success of oil and gas. From the ground level of kindergarten…

As many of you know, the Permian Basin’s natural resources are the foundation of our local economy, specifically the oil and gas industry. I have…

From permitting to drilling and extracting to refining, the production of oil and gas is complex. Years before you ever pulled into a gas station,…

Artesia is fortunate to have healthy and diverse industries that all contribute to the greater good of our area. Collectively, these industries assist in many…

This year, we proudly celebrate 100 years of active commercial oil and gas production in southeast New Mexico. The year was 1924 when the first…