Here’s your guide to the Fourth of July with plenty of activities in Artesia

Most activities will take place at Jaycee Park.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright earlier this year called for removal of the so-called ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle that guides how the agency limits worker exposure to radiation at nuclear facilities.

David Grousnick: The yoke Jesus invites us to take

The yoke Jesus invites us to take in Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Here’s your guide to the Fourth of July with plenty of activities in Artesia

Most activities will take place at Jaycee Park.

Gandy wins District 66 seat after recount

Leanne Gandy, a Republican from Tatum, came out on top over Republican Dan Lewis of Artesia by a 8-vote margin. Gandy received 999 votes to Lewis’ 991 votes.
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I’ve been around enough politicians who think this to know there’s a wizard behind the curtain. The only reason to instill fear in the masses is to consolidate and maintain power.

Tom Wright: Statesmen, scoundrels and scandals

The separatist movement began in 1765. The debate over independence continued eleven years until the Declaration of Independence was signed, on July 4, 1776. Combat had begun on April 19, 1775, and would continue until September 3, 1783.

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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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Javier Sanchez: The meaning of independence

I’ve been around enough politicians who think this to know there’s a wizard behind the curtain. The only reason to instill fear in the masses is to consolidate and maintain power.

Culinary Confidential: A 250-year-old dessert worth celebrating

One celebratory dessert that has endured for nearly 250 years is the famous “Great Cake,” associated with Martha Washington.

David Grousnick: The yoke Jesus invites us to take

The yoke Jesus invites us to take in Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Here’s your guide to the Fourth of July with plenty of activities in Artesia

Most activities will take place at Jaycee Park.

Gandy wins District 66 seat after recount

Leanne Gandy, a Republican from Tatum, came out on top over Republican Dan Lewis of Artesia by a 8-vote margin. Gandy received 999 votes to Lewis’ 991 votes.

Union raises safety concerns at WIPP as higher radiation exposure possible

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright earlier this year called for removal of the so-called ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle that guides how the agency limits worker exposure to radiation at nuclear facilities.

Cast a line, meet a hero during Fishing with a Cop in Dexter July 11 at Lake Van

The New Mexico Desert Dogs, a Las Cruces-based “hunting and community outreach nonprofit,” aims to help children, first responders and active and retired military members by sponsoring fishing, hunting and community events at parks around the state, according to the organization’s chief executive officer Tony Torrez.

Longtime Artesia Police Chief announces retirement

Commander Pete Quinones will serve as acting chief until the Artesia City Council appoints a permanent chief.

Federal EPA slams NM’s nuke waste proposal for the WIPP site near Carlsbad

The Environmental Protection Agency was the latest government entity, and by the far the largest, to resist the amendment offered by the state in April that would require more nuclear waste from within New Mexico sent to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for disposal.

Scenes from Seek First registration and evaluations

Seek 1st held it registration and evaluation on Tuesday, June 30.

A 16-year-old was shot Sunday night on S. Second St. in Artesia. Here’s what we know

The shooting was reported at about 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South 2nd Street.

Anthony Barrera: The best fishing baits to use in the summer at lakes and streams in New Mexico

As water temperatures rise, fish become more active during the early morning and late evening.