Catfish are jumping in waters around Carlsbad. Here is a look at where they are biting

At Bataan Lake, catfishing conditions were good using nightcrawlers. Largemouth bass conditions were fair using shallow-driving crankbaits.

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Most of the exterior work was complete and the county is now waiting for Xcel Energy to install power to the facility.

Bean looks to close fair run, senior year in style

Kyle Bean finishes fair strong.

Paul Gessing: The Rail Runner harmful boondoggle

Recently, a reporter asked what the actual cost of the train is to average New Mexicans.
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Recently, a reporter asked what the actual cost of the train is to average New Mexicans.

New Mexico Supreme Court Justice: Judiciary launches HelpLine for those seeking help with legal system

The HelpLine expands access to justice by connecting callers directly with trained court experts sole focus is providing direction to those who represent themselves in court and individuals with questions about a legal matter.

Trip Jennings: Objectivity is a myth we tell ourselves

Trip Jennings On Saturday, a common question about journalism came up at a friend’s birthday party as the last fingers of daylight tapered into night.“Are journalists objective?” a man asked, his tone friendly. A fellow journalist and...

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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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Catfish are jumping in waters around Carlsbad. Here is a look at where they are biting

At Bataan Lake, catfishing conditions were good using nightcrawlers. Largemouth bass conditions were fair using shallow-driving crankbaits.

Explore Bottomless Lakes State Park of Roswell

Bottomless Lakes State Park, located 15 miles southeast of Roswell, is a series of eight lakes surrounded by rocky red buffs.

Bean looks to close fair run, senior year in style

Kyle Bean finishes fair strong.

Paul Gessing: The Rail Runner harmful boondoggle

Recently, a reporter asked what the actual cost of the train is to average New Mexicans.

Folmar accepts Eddy County Fair results, looks ahead

Swayzee Folmar happy with fair results.

$2M iconic Otis gym south of Carlsbad rebuild nears completion. Here are details from the July 28 Eddy County Commission meeting

Most of the exterior work was complete and the county is now waiting for Xcel Energy to install power to the facility.

Research library in UFO museum documents ‘weird side of life,’ alien phenomena, archives and personal stories 

The museum, known officially as the International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, opened to visitors in 1992.

A Fair That Feels Like Home

The fair the feels like home.

Family-owned Santa Fe restaurant Tia Sophia’s expands to Roswell 

he Roswell location of the restaurant, its second, opened April 2 at 401 Richardson Ave.

Trujillo reflects on Eddy County Fair

Bailey Trujillo reflects on Eddy County Fair.

Vigil memorializes loved ones lost to cancers caused by Trinity Test

As the sun set, the glow of the flames lit the Tularosa Veteran’s Park.