New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

The New Rockford City Commission is considering a change to its fireworks ordinance. Robert (Joe) Lies, a local retailer, has requested that the city allow fireworks to be sold and set off in city limits at year’s end.

Lies’ request was accompanied by a sample ordinance, which states that sales would be allowed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, with the ability for residents to light them off during...