County taxes expected to increase slightly in 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, budgets and mills were the major topic of discussion at the Eddy County Commission’s regular monthly meeting.

Eddy County Auditor, Patty Williams, began by handing out a breakdown of the funds requested and approved by the various departments, as well as the total number of mills they expect to levy in 2023.

According to the breakdown, there’s not much difference in the...