Commission extends engineering deadline for Artesia EOG property; construction delayed about 6–7 months

Aug 24, 2026

The board approved an extension to the Eddy County agreement to allow the City of Artesia to finish engineering for the EOG property purchase; staff said the property purchase price was about $1.5 million, the board had set aside $2 million originally, and the city estimates 6–7 months before construction begins.

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Commissioners voted to extend key design and completion dates in an agreement related to the City of Artesia’s purchase of an EOG parcel east of the city so the city can finish engineering and close out related tasks.

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