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SB137 Clears Senate Floor

Legislative update: Senate Bill 137 has cleared the Senate Floor (over the weekend) and the House Tax Committee (on Wednesday). This bill creates a destination-based…

Obituary for Maxie Dan “Max” Boren

Maxie Dan “Max” Boren Maxie Dan “Max” Boren, 66, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 12, 2022 at Providence Hospital, El Paso, Texas. Max was…

Obituary for Martha W. Skeen

Martha W. Skeen Martha W. Skeen, 97, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Martha…

Recycled Art Show

The annual Eddy County Recycled Art show will be on display at the Artesia Public Library from March 3 – 19, 2022. Grab an application…

Voting Info

Early Voting is happening now, and local elections are March 1, 2022. Check here for absentee info, early voting details and where to go. If…

Update from Mayor Dale Janway

The Carlsbad Fire Department did an excellent job with the controlled burn on Friday and Saturday that took place along Dark Canyon Draw. Controlled burns…

HB191 Governor-backed Legislation to Reduce Licensing Barriers heads to Senate

As part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s promise to reform the regulatory burdens on businesses, a bill to streamline professional licenses, House Bill 191, has passed the House early Saturday and is heading to the New Mexico State Senate. “It is imperative that we remove as many barriers as possible, without jeopardizing public health and safety, for applicants moving to New Mexico from other states who are trying to access professional licensing. These changes are a major step for our state to be successful as we continue to spur economic growth” said RLD Superintendent Linda M. Trujillo. “This bill provides a faster and more efficient path for professionals and their working spouses who want to come to New Mexico to work and pursue a career,” said Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes. “The EDD’s 20-year Strategic Plan identifies regulatory burdens as one obstacle to faster economic growth and Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order promises to tackle this problem. This bill is an important first step.” House Bill 191, sponsored by Reps. Doreen Gallegos, Gail Armstrong, Dayan Hochman-Vigil, and Rebecca Dow, will ensure equitable access to jobs and provide flexibility, particularly crucial at a time when families are challenged personally and professionally in a way never experienced. HB 191 passed the New Mexico House by a 63-0 vote. It covers the licensing in several key occupations including, Optometry, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Massage Therapy, Respiratory Care, Oriental Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid…

Ascent Aviation Breaks Ground in Roswell, New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined executives from Ascent Aviation and local and state officials on Saturday to break ground on a new Roswell facility that will serve as a major hub for airline maintenance and repair. The Ascent Aviation expansion at the Roswell Air Center was one of the first rural economic development projects approved by Gov. Lujan Grisham since she took office in January of 2019. It is now moving forward with a commitment of $4 million of economic assistance from the State of New Mexico’s Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) job-creation fund. Ascent is expanding from its home in Arizona and expects to open in New Mexico by the end of the year. The company plans to hire 360 employees in Roswell with an average salary of over $60,000. Chaves County has committed an additional $3 million in utility and infrastructure improvements and Ascent plans to invest $20 million into the New Mexico location. The project is expected to have a statewide economic impact of $545 million over 10 years. “Impactful projects like these are exactly what the state should be investing in,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Together, with the private sector and local governments, we are putting Roswell on the map for aviation repair and maintenance. This is how we grow jobs in rural areas, by investing in communities to build a more diversified and resilient economic future.” Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said Gov. Lujan Grisham has been steadfast in her support of the LEDA fund, which is used to assist economic-base companies offset expansion and…

Update from Mayor Dale Janway

Congratulations to Carlsbad Police Department Lt. Allen Perez, who is one of two local first responders recently recognized as a Devon Hometown Hero. According to a…

Artesia City Council Meeting Notes 2/8/2022

The February City Council meeting was short and well attended by City Councilor Candidates and Mayoral Candidates up for election March 1st. Jeremey Kern, Dickie…

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