County implements burn ban; courthouse access restricted until at least June 2

A burn ban is in effect for Eddy County. Emergency Manager Jess Earle says that while burn bans are usually implemented during times of low humid, this ban is in response to dead and dry vegetation. Of most concern are the burning of vegetation and garbage, which can inadvertently spread.

Commissioners also decided at their May 5 meeting that he Eddy County Courthouse doors will remain locked...