KCCC 930AM Community Newsletter - Week of December 9th
We are back after a wonderful Thanksgiving break. We went to Albuquerque to visit my family and had a great time. We also stopped in Roswell to visit some friends as well.
City of Carlsbad Initiates Economic Impat & Feasibility Study for Cardboard Recycling Center
Carlsbad, NM – The City of Carlsbad is excited to announce the
commencement of an economic impact and feasibility study, conducted by NewGen Strategies and Solutions, to explore the financial and environmental benefits of establishing a city-operated cardboard recycling facility. This initiative aims to create a financially viable solutionthat will significantly reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable practices within the community. Chevron generously funded the study with a $100,000 donation, demonstrating its
commitment to environmental stewardship and community support. Mayor of Carlsbad, Rick Lopez, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are incredibly thankful to Chevron for their generous donation. This study is crucial to making Carlsbad a greener and more sustainable city here in southeast New Mexico. By exploring the potential of a cardboard recycling operation, we aim to reduce landfill waste and create economic opportunities for our residents." City Councilor and Beautification Coordinator, Mary Garwood, expressed she is excited to seethis partnership with industry come to fruition, since the City’s former recycling contractor, CARC, INC. Rainbow Recycling, ceased its operations in 2016. “It’s important for the City to take educated planning steps at this time so that we can make the most effective strategic plan possible. The last thing the City wants to do is have to pull the plug on an arbitrary recycling approach. We want a solid plan to build into our standard operations. Recycling what we can is the right thing to do and our citizens have made it clear they want that opportunity back.” Dave Yanke of NewGen Strategies and Solutions stated “NewGen is excited to work with the City of Carlsbad in the conduct of this economic impact and feasibility study. This study will help
quantify the benefits associated with diverting cardboard from the landfill; and most importantly, analyze and determine the most cost effective manner in which to divert the material to ensure the long-term sustainability of a cardboard recycling program for the City of Carlsbad.” Beverly Allen, Chevron's Community Relations Manager, commented on the company's involvement: "Chevron is proud to support the City of Carlsbad in this important endeavor. Investing in sustainable projects like this aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility and community economic development. We look forward to seeing the positive
outcomes of this study." The economic impact study will be conducted over the next six months, and its findings are expected to be released in early 2025. The City of Carlsbad encourages residents to stay informed and participate in discussions of the recycling evaluation's progress and eventual results.
The above is a press release from the City of Carlsbad.
Eddy County Fire and Rescue upgrading with growth (Artesia Daily Press)
Eddy County Fire and Rescue are upgrading their firefighting capabilities. Link to the Artesia Daily Press.
https://www.artesianews.com/eddy-county-fire-and-rescue-upgrading-with-growth/
State planning to move away from State Fair Grounds in Albuquerque (Albuquerque Journal)
It all starts with a $500,000 Request for Proposal on how to develop the 236 acre property into homes. No decision has been made on the new location for the State Fair, but know in a couple of years, it will not be at EXPO New Mexico.
Nakayla Mcclelland / Journal Staff Writer
KCCC 930AM Part of a Matching Campaign to Support Local Journalism and Local Radio
KCCC 930AM has hooked up with the New Mexico Local News Fund to help raise money for small local newsrooms that provide local information to the community. We here at KCCC 930AM believe strongly in providing local information that no one else in the community does. As a result, we are raising money to help fund our newsroom operations. All donations during the month of December will be matched dollar per dollar by the New Mexico Local News Fund.
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Chandler Broadcasting
First Weekend of Christmas on the Farm at the Balzano Vineyard was a huge success! Open December 14th & 15th 4pm-8pm!
Weather
Looking a little cold this week, with Tuesday having a high of only 47 degrees and a low overnight around 26 degrees. This could be the first hard freeze of the year. Except for Tuesday, we are looking at high's in the 60's ad high 50's and lows around freezing.
The Weather Channel