COVID-19 numbers have remained high over the past week. Carlsbad Municipal Schools has made the decision to move Hillcrest Preschool into a remote model for…

For the second year in a row, New Mexico has garnered national attention for one of the nation’s most impactful economic development deals. Intel’s $3.5 billion expansion of its Rio Rancho campus has been recognized by Business Facilities as one of the top manufacturing deals in the country, specifically representing manufacturing hubs. The expansion, announced on June 1, 2021 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Intel, will create 700 new hi-tech jobs. Intel is currently hiring [2] for those positions. The project will also create 1,000 construction jobs with an estimated total project spend of $550 million. When completed, the Rio Rancho location will be Intel’s domestic hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The facility originally opened 20 years ago in 2002. “Intel’s expansion in New Mexico proves once again that we are the place to be for companies seeking a strong workforce and a business-friendly climate,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “We’re continuing to invest in LEDA and other economic initiatives because we know they work.” Last year the state received a similar award in a different category for the 2020 Netflix expansion, the first time New Mexico has ever been recognized in these annual awards, and now that acknowledgement has now come twice. “Intel is one of many advanced manufacturing companies relocating or expanding in New Mexico,” Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said. “The State is very proud to once again…

Join the Artesia Police Department February 9, 2022 at Jaycee Park from 1 pm to 3 pm for 2 free COVID-19 tests per vehicles for…

Wanda Taylor Wanda Taylor, 89, of Carlsbad, passed into heaven, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at ENM Medical-Roswell. Visitation will be Friday, January 28th, 12:00 noon…

Anthony Ray Ortiz Ray Anthony Ortiz, 54, of S. 5th Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 21, 2022 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken…

Manuel Reza Martinez Manuel Reza Martinez, 99, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Manuel was born on August 20, 1922,…

Greg Barela Greg Barela, 39, of Westernway Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 22, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Visitation will be 2:00 PM –…

Obituary Maria M. Munoz left this Earth to her Heavenly home, surrounded by her family on January 20, 2022 at the age of 56. Maria…

Obituary A virtual memorial service will be held for Paul B. Franco of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Franco, 79, died on January 21, 2022 at…