Feds deny state’s safety concerns at WIPP

The New Mexico Environment Department in June 2025 issued an administrative compliance order to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor SIMCO (Salado Isolation Mining Contractors), which operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

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Park rangers said the rope was originally installed by attaching helium balloons and floating it up to the cavern roof, where it was then attached.

Culinary Confidential: Father’s Day Feast a hearty meal for dad and family

A steak recipe for dad awaits his special day.

Rick Smith: What is Intercessory Prayer?

We should always seek to intercede with God in prayer for a sinner, saved or lost.

Feds deny state’s safety concerns at WIPP

The New Mexico Environment Department in June 2025 issued an administrative compliance order to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor SIMCO (Salado Isolation Mining Contractors), which operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
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A dirty little secret of New Mexico’s politics is that blocking serious reform legislation has become routine, a game played by all.

Cal Thomas: Lessons from Graham Platner

Platner has been accused of so many things that just one would have been enough to derail his candidacy in another era when character mattered.

Doug Turner: “Why I’m still all in”

I got into this race late, and for reasons that were deeply personal.

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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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Scenes from Arteisa All-Star Little League Junior baseball against Carlsbad

Artesia junior team All-Stars win district title.

Hitting your favorite fishing spot this summer? Here are some tips to stay cool from New Mexico Department of Wildlife

Fish are most active during the cooler parts of the day, which means the early mornings and late evenings.

Culinary Confidential: Father’s Day Feast a hearty meal for dad and family

A steak recipe for dad awaits his special day.

Rick Smith: What is Intercessory Prayer?

We should always seek to intercede with God in prayer for a sinner, saved or lost.

Feds deny state’s safety concerns at WIPP

The New Mexico Environment Department in June 2025 issued an administrative compliance order to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor SIMCO (Salado Isolation Mining Contractors), which operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Descending the cave: Carlsbad National Park marks ‘Cave Week’ with rappelling demonstration

Park rangers said the rope was originally installed by attaching helium balloons and floating it up to the cavern roof, where it was then attached.

Jose Garcia: Yogi’s Fork, New Mexico

A dirty little secret of New Mexico’s politics is that blocking serious reform legislation has become routine, a game played by all.

New Mexico House District 66 race too close to call, recount likely later this month

Winning the GOP nomination in District 66 is tantamount to winning the November general election since no candidate ran in the district’s Democratic primary.

Cal Thomas: Lessons from Graham Platner

Platner has been accused of so many things that just one would have been enough to derail his candidacy in another era when character mattered.

New Mexico Supreme Court denies appeal of Barela ouster as GOP head

The June 10 decision came two weeks after 13th District Judge Cindy Mercer of Valencia County issued a preliminary injunction blocking Barela from serving as chair amid her primary campaign for the Republican nomination to seek reelection to the Otero County Commission.