Looking for a new read to welcome the cooler fall temperatures? Reach for these local words: Blossoms of Steel by Pablo White, My Land Sings…

Wet, rainy years in Southeast New Mexico bring on carpets of flora to the desert that usually remains unseen. Instead of the brown and red…

The second part of our development report addresses residential developments. Updates are provided through our Planning and Zoning Department.  Ridgecrest Subdivision: located on E. Greene…

The New Mexico Film Office today announced the feature film Outlaw Land, produced by Keystone Films LLC, has begun production in New Mexico. Filming will take place during September and October 2021 in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico.  “There is no place but New Mexico to tell the old western tale of Butch Cassidy. Ranches, western sets, wild horses, vast stunning deserts with train tracks that wind with the landscape, New Mexico is and has always been the place to shoot a western,” said Amber Dodson, Director, New Mexico Film Office.  Outlaw Land is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sharknado) and produced by Daniel Lusko (Persecuted).  Outlaw Land is the story of Butch Cassidy and a wild bunch who flee from authorities after robbing a train. The production will employ approximately 20 New Mexico crew members, 15 New Mexico principal cast members, and 150 New Mexico background and extras. “We’re excited to make an iconic western with local New Mexicans at the helm. In addition, we are thrilled to partner with the Wheels Museum of ABQ, and NM Locomotive who are preserving some of New Mexico’s greatest treasures as we bring a memorable western movie like Butch Cassidy to life,” said Daniel Lusko, Producer.  For more information on the production contact daniel.lusko@icloud.com. All film and television productions in New Mexico are required to adhere to the state’s operative emergency public health order, associated public health restrictions and COVID-Safe Practices.…

The Artesia Arts & Cultural District is getting ready to begin the THIRD mural in our Downtown Mural Program!  This mural will wrap around the…

Our most recent development report, compiled by our Planning and Engineering Department, includes a number of important new projects. Part one of the report covers…

Youth City League Football and USA Youth Soccer hit the new turf fields at Jaycee park this fall! The leagues practice during the week, and…

There was a great attendance this year at the Firefighter Combat Challenge, held this year in downtown Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Fire Department’s “C-Bad Rooks” team…

COVID-19 update: We had 179 people receive a vaccination during the COVID-19 clinic at the civic center on Friday. This number included a large number…

On Monday, we will deliver a presentation on several ongoing road projects to the state legislation’s transportation committee. While a number of other projects are…