Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Rosefield Dam reversal

The dam dilemma that has plagued the Eddy County Water Resource District (ECWRD), landowner Monty Schaefer and neighbors Doug and Chris Skadberg reached a turning point on Tuesday, June 4 after a tense discussion among the parties. As a result, plans to remove the dam have stalled and the Rosefield Dam will remain part of the landscape until further notice.

Schaefer secured a meeting with the Offi...