Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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The yearslong legal battle between New Mexico and Texas over who has taken an unfair share of Rio Grande water is headed to trial after the two states missed their settlement deadline. A federal judge appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court set a trial for Jan. 17 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after negotiations continually failed to resolve litigation dating to 2013. During the summer, Judge Michael Melloy canceled a trial scheduled for Oct. 3 to give the parties more time to settle their water-sharing dispute, which remains tense as a...
The message to national park visitors who see antlers lying on the ground? They aren’t litter. Don’t pick them up. As the weather warms and scenic areas beckon outdoor enthusiasts, the National Park Service is issuing a reminder not to take antlers that deer and elk shed, either for personal use or commercial purposes. The law applies to national parks, monuments, preserves and recreation areas, where no items — including rocks, artifacts and plants — can be taken. In New Mexico, violators can be fined up to $200 plus $5...
The U.S. Air Force has agreed to pay a $251,000 fine to the state for failing to monitor cancer-causing pollution from its base near Clovis and letting that facility’s wastewater permit expire last year. The fine was part of a compromise settlement for Cannon Air Force Base’s reported violations and is a steep reduction from the $1.7 million fine the state Environment Department imposed in January. Cannon officials also agreed to monitor groundwater near the base for PFAS, the carcinogenic substances military bases have dis...
