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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.
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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.

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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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.

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David Grousnick: What is your purpose?

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Artesia gears up for major July celebrations

Fun and games await the community for Fourth of July and the Eddy County Fair.

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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State Sen. Pat Boone: New Mexico failed 32k young people. State needs to own it

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