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Embarking on an era of cooperation

Eddy County, Spirit Lake cooperative law enforcement agreement on the verge of completion

Following years of proposals between the Spirit Lake Reservation and Eddy County Sheriff’s Department regarding law enforcement on tribal land, a new arrangement seems to be on the verge of completion, as both the Eddy County Sheriff and the State’s Attorney have recommended signing a newly-proposed Deputation Agreement.

County commissioners discussed the proposed agreement at their regular...