‘I wanted to see the stars’: Happy Valley residents organize to oppose oil and gas encroachment

Happy Valley and La Huerta residents say rapid oil and gas development has disrupted their rural way of life with heavy truck traffic, noise, odors and bright lights. They’re seeking stronger setbacks and local action after Permian Resources received city approval for 10 wells, highlighting regulatory gaps between Carlsbad and Eddy County. The post ‘I wanted to see the stars’: Happy Valley…