Eddy County’s first case of measles was reported in Artesia

The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.

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Single-lane closures with a pilot car from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell, is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17.  The rehabilitation project extends from milepost...

U.S. 380 pavement rehabilitation to begin east of Roswell

Single-lane closures with a pilot car from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell, is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17.  The rehabilitation project extends from milepost...

Eddy County’s first case of measles was reported in Artesia

The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.

Culinary Confidential: The Ultimate Southwest Mashed Potato Bar good for the next family gathering. Here are the steps to make it

This build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.
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He is a successful businessman and was the recent, three-term Mayor of Rio Rancho, the fastest growing city in New Mexico.

Cal Thomas: Testimonies from under socialism as young people fall in love with the ideology

Hoping to balance the one-sided propaganda about socialism coming from the media and candidates running for offices as socialists, Fox News has conducted interviews with people who once lived under these systems. The testimonies are a powerful rebuke to those who believe socialism is the answer to every problem.

Sherry Robinson: CYFD wrong to send kid across border alone

We see again and again that the state Children Youth and Families Department doesn’t just have staffing and program issues, its decision makers come up short on common sense and common decency.

Obituaries

Warren Louis (W.L.) Gray passed away quietly at his home in Kyle, TX on June 28, 2026 at the age of 91.

Dub married his high school sweetheart, Dewana Lou Berry, one week after her graduation in 1955.

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,...

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David Grousnick: Only four words

A man was headed up to bed one night, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in their shed. She said she could see it from the bedroom window. He told her he hadn’t been in the shed that day. However, when he looked out the window, he saw that there were indeed people in the shed, likely stealing things.

Artesia celebrates public safety personnel, including dispatchers during National Night Out. Here are some highlights

REDA joined the Artesia Police Department, the Artesia Fire Department, Eddy County Fire and Rescue, Eddy County Sheriff’s Office, and Native Air Ambulance for a night of free swimming, food and fun with public service and public safety personnel.

U.S. 380 pavement rehabilitation to begin east of Roswell

Single-lane closures with a pilot car from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A $1.74 million roadway rehabilitation project on U.S. 380 east of Roswell, is...

Eddy County’s first case of measles was reported in Artesia

The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.

Culinary Confidential: The Ultimate Southwest Mashed Potato Bar good for the next family gathering. Here are the steps to make it

This build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.

Bulldogs’ offense sets the tone in scrimmage

Offense carries the day in scrimmage.

Permian Basin oilfield thieves busted, face fines of $250K and sentencing date to be determined

The thefts involved stealing crude oil from oil and gas facilities in eastern New Mexico, around Hobbs and Carlsbad, and selling it below market rate, including to unknowing midstream oil buyers in Texas.

Trout fishing conditions ideal in northern New Mexico. Here is a look at where the fish are biting in lakes and rivers across the...

Near Taos along the Rio Grande, fishing for brown trout near the John Dunn Bridge was good using red Copper John flies.

Scenes from Bulldog football scrimmage

Scenes from the Artesia football scrimmage.

Ron Griggs: A case for Gregg Hull for governor

He is a successful businessman and was the recent, three-term Mayor of Rio Rancho, the fastest growing city in New Mexico.

Carlsbad hit-and-run suspect Miguel Miranda Bermudez sought in alleged 4th of July death. Here are some details.

The incident that claimed the life of 42-year-old Samanda Layman occurred about 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Six Mile Dam, a popular recreation area in a southern portion of Eddy County.

Livestock official warns of future screwworm outbreaks in New Mexico

New World screwworm is a species of parasitic fly that can cause infection and often deadly damage to livestock, pets, birds and occasionally humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.