KCCC 930AM Newsletter week of October 14th
Thank you for reading the KCCC 930AM Community Newsletter. These are stories and events from around Carlsbad, Eddy County and NM that I think you will enjoy.
Former Carlsbad Mayor Gary Perkowski passes away at 71.
Gary L. Perkowski
Gary L. Perkowski, 77, of Loretta Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away October 1, 2024 at his home. Cremation has taken place and per Gary’s request, there will be no services.
Gary was born February 2, 1947 in Carlsbad, NM to Jack and Myralon (Sadler) Perkowski. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1965. Gary received a bachelors degree from UNM in 1970 and earned a masters from the University of Phoenix. He began his 40-year career in education with St. Frances Parochial School and later Los Lunas High School where he taught and coached baseball. Gary married Dorothy Frances Gonzales June 3, 1974. They moved to Carlsbad in 1976 where Gary began teaching at Eisenhower Middle School and later Alta Vista Middle School where he taught and served as assistant principal. After serving as a community leader and mayor of Carlsbad, he returned in 2011 to Carlsbad Municipal Schools as superintendent and retired in 2017. Gary served on city council eight years and mayor from 1994-2002. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant began accepting waste in 1999 during his leadership as mayor. Gary helped form and served as president of the Energy Communities Alliance which carries considerable clout in the nuclear arena. He was also active in the NM Municipal League which joins leaders of cities, towns, and villages throughout the state and was a past president of the league. The Carlsbad MainStreet project was reinstated with the support of Mayor Perkowski. He has been praised for his unwaving civil involvement and his vision for Carlsbad. Gary participated in Leadership New Mexico and served on countless national, state, and local boards. According to Dave and Jayann Sepich, Katie’s Law passed the NM Legislature in a short session and on the first try because of Gary’s mentorship and support. He was a devoted husband, wonderful brother and good friend to many. Gary and Dorothy were members of the Wanna-go’s Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association where he was past president. They loved their many trips with their RV friends. Gary was an avid golfer and enjoyed his relationships at the Riverside Country Club. He will be missed by his family and the multitude of friends he has made over the years. Gary was preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Myralon Perkowski, and wife, Dorothy Perkowski.
He is survived by his sister, Dr. Lisa Perkowski and her life partner, Jo Givens; nieces and nephews, Lana “Mayme” Fick-Perkowski, Ann Gonzales, David Gonzales and Frankie Gonzales.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carlsbad Community Foundation, Jack and Myralon Perkowski Memorial Fund.
Eddy County Complex Groundbreaking
We are pleased to invite you to the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eddy County Complex on October 15th, following the County Commission meeting. The ceremony will be held at 1502 Corrales Drive, the location of the Sheriff's Office, on the south end of town.
This is a significant milestone for the future of Eddy County, and we are thrilled to celebrate it with you. Your ongoing support, whether as a vendor, business, community member, or county partner, has been invaluable in bringing us to this point. We greatly appreciate your presence and partnership as we take this important step forward. Please join us as we break ground into the future of Eddy County.
Supreme Court to hear Permian Basin nuclear waste case (Carlsbad Current Argus)
Adrian Hedden
Some real developments in regarding the United States Supreme Court and Holtec. Our local paper did a great job covering the latest.
Electric Vehicle Rules Draw Outcry from Southeast New Mexico Leaders (Artesia Daily Press)
https://www.artesianews.com/ev-charger-rules-draw-outcry-from-southeast-new-mexico-leaders/
Power supplies for electric vehicles and other EV infrastructure is now mandated in NM. Southeast New Mexico City Councils and County Commissioners are attempting fight back. Check out the Artesia News story.
BLM seeks initial input for July 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico (Press Release)
SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,782 acres that may be included in a July 2025 lease sale in New Mexico. The comment period ends Nov. 6, 2024.
The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/admin/project/2034581/570.
The terms of federal fluid mineral leases will be consistent with theFluid Minerals Leasing and Leasing Process rule, which reflects Congressional direction from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including a 16.67 percent royalty rate for production on any new leases. Revenues are split between the state where the drilling occurs and the U.S. Treasury.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.
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