EDC of Lea County celebrates 60 years Jennifer Grassham/EDC president It was the year the computer mouse, push-button telephone, and cassette tapes arrived on the scene. The US Postal Service announced ZIP codes, The Avengers comic was first published, and a new car company, Lamborghini, was founded and debuted its first prototype 350 GTV automobile.   1963 was also the …

Three New Mexico cabinet secretaries in a live remote panel concluded the fourth EnergyPlex Conference last week with discussion of economic development, methane rules and legislative priorities. The Economic Development Corporation of Lea County sponsored and facilitated the conference that included both pre-recorded and live presentations. Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia Keyes credited the current coronavirus pandemic for giving special …