Opening date set for new Artesia Rec Center with planned festivities and fanfare

The Rec Center will be on Bowman Drive, north of JJ Clarke Drive, and next to the Artesia Aquatic Center.

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As of Wednesday, morning the New Mexico Secretary of State's website indicated a potential deadlock in the race.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Lemon Garlic & Hatch Chile Baked Cod good for elegant and casual dining

Cod, with its delicate, flaky texture, acts as the perfect canvas for bold yet harmonious flavors.

Recount likely in race for New Mexico’s 66th House District

As of Wednesday, morning the New Mexico Secretary of State's website indicated a potential deadlock in the race.

City of Carlsbad, Eddy County call for IPRA reforms as requests spike

State lawmakers passed House Memorial 2 during the 2026 legislative session, leading to formation of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act Task Force.
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I spent years at newspapers where we reported – and lamented – the loss of even 100 jobs in this state. These numbers are breathtaking on a lot of levels.

Victor Davis Hanson: America is not caught in a ‘Thucydides Trap’!

Thucydides, felt that the most likely cause of the Spartan-Athenian war (431-404) was Spartan fear of an increasingly powerful rival Athenian empire.

Cal Thomas: Fraudsters run amok as little has been done to solve it

According to Vance, taxpayers across the country were defrauded of billions of dollars by unscrupulous scammers.

Obituaries

Vega M. Nilsson

Vega M. Nilsson, a long-time resident of Artesia, New Mexico passed away at home on December 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Vega was born in Brooklyn, New York to Fredrik and Hilda Nilsson,...

Garrett Romine

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garrett Walter Romine, who was taken from us far too soon.  Although his time with us was brief, his impact on everyone who...

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Opening date set for new Artesia Rec Center with planned festivities and fanfare

The Rec Center will be on Bowman Drive, north of JJ Clarke Drive, and next to the Artesia Aquatic Center.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Lemon Garlic & Hatch Chile Baked Cod good for elegant and casual dining

Cod, with its delicate, flaky texture, acts as the perfect canvas for bold yet harmonious flavors.

Recount likely in race for New Mexico’s 66th House District

As of Wednesday, morning the New Mexico Secretary of State's website indicated a potential deadlock in the race.

City of Carlsbad, Eddy County call for IPRA reforms as requests spike

State lawmakers passed House Memorial 2 during the 2026 legislative session, leading to formation of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act Task Force.

Bulldogs fall short of repeat, but season leaves lasting mark

Artesia baseball team breaks NMAA and school records.

Artesia baseball turns district title into nine postseason honors

Artesia baseball team places nine players on aAll-District team.

Rivera leaves Artesia for Lubbock Christian cross-country post

Artesia cross-country coach Nicholas Rivera leaves for Lubbock Christian.

Election Results: Deb Haaland the apparent winner in Democratic primary for governor as AP calls race. Gregg Hull leads Republicans

Vote tallies are unofficial until canvassed in a special meeting by a county commission where the ballots were collected.

Election Results: Hatch, Castaneda and Lewis unofficial winners in Eddy County

All results are unofficial and will be canvassed by Eddy County Commissioners next week.