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Nuclear waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory is raising concerns at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Here’s the latest debate

Santa Fe County resident Cynthia Weehler raised the issue during a Wednesday, Aug. 5, town hall held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Hobbs to give a public update on operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack presents: New Mexico-Bred Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred Sale

Public invited to attend noon auction with 300 available horses A total of 300 quarter horses and thoroughbreds consigned by breeders across the state will...

The story of a now-famous New Mexico stallion to never see the winner’s circle

Murray and his wife, Janis, are the “MJ” in MJ Farms. The couple arrived in New Mexico around the turn of the century after having raised horses in Utah because the money and opportunity in horse racing was better here.

Hondo’s Mike Logan at the New Mexico Horse Sale

Originally from Odessa, Texas, Mike Logan has been involved in breeding and raising quarter horses for fifty years. Mike Logan has bought, sold and raised enough horses to know something about how to get them prepped for sale day.

Chaves County Commissioners to hold meetings about GRT proposal 

People at the meeting will be permitted to provide public comment on a proposal to put a countywide 0.125% local option gross receipts tax for economic development on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election. 

New Mexico Department of Justice sues feds over Epstein files

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a newly filed lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in order to gain access to un-redacted investigative files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his time in the state.

Will Cavin stepping down from Roswell City Council

Roswell City Councilor Will Cavin is stepping down from the Ward 2 seat, effective Aug. 14. 

Horses to watch in New Mexico Horse Sale

“Potential buyers are paying attention to the sale catalog to study breeding and class,” General Manager Walt Wiggins said. “But the confirmation and maturity in the ring of each individual are very important.”

Roswell officials to discuss data center as Lake Arthur project underway

Roswell state representative-elect Stephen Dodson and the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation will host a free Aug. 10 forum on data center controversies and misconceptions. The presentation, featuring policy consultant Matthew Gonzalez, aims to address economic development and resource concerns as major projects like the $6 billion Zenith Volts facility near Lake Arthur and Project Jupiter draw scrutiny.

Chaves County Health Council hosts expo at Roswell Mall

Chaves County hosted its annual Health Expo Saturday at the Roswell Mall, bringing together Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, first responders and local health providers for workshops, demonstrations and displays on health topics. The event featured about 120 exhibits, including CPR training, kidney health information and suicide prevention resources.

Teenager facing murder trial after shooting of Roswell man

Orlando Adam Guilez III, 17, of Roswell, is charged with first-degree murder, willful and deliberate.

Vigil memorializes loved ones lost to cancers caused by Trinity Test

As the sun set, the glow of the flames lit the Tularosa Veteran’s Park.

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