Eddy County allays property rights concerns in weeds rules for possible vote in June

Commissioners tabled a vote on an earlier version of the amendment at their April 21 meeting, citing concerns that the regulation could infringe on property rights.

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The newest fundraising numbers reinforce that Haaland’s political footprint extends well beyond the boundaries of a state race.

Victor Davis Hanson: America: The real crouching tiger, hidden dragon

China has roughly four times the population of the US, but produces only about 60 percent of our total GDP.

Eddy County allays property rights concerns in weeds rules for possible vote in June

Commissioners tabled a vote on an earlier version of the amendment at their April 21 meeting, citing concerns that the regulation could infringe on property rights.

Congratulations, Class of 2026: This is what you take from Artesia

Artesia gradautes, this is what you take into the real world.
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What happens when we stop trusting in people?

Victor Davis Hanson: America: The real crouching tiger, hidden dragon

China has roughly four times the population of the US, but produces only about 60 percent of our total GDP.

Patrick Brenner: New Mexico can’t afford permitting paralysis to restore housing market

Today, New Mexico is short more than 90,000 homes, and nearly half of renters struggle to afford their monthly payments, and homelessness is rising as prices continue to climb.

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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: Thoughts on honor and sticking to your roots

What happens when we stop trusting in people?

Charlie Campbell IV Is Heading to ENMU

Artesia basketball player Charlie Campbell IV takes his talents to ENMU.

Victor Davis Hanson: America: The real crouching tiger, hidden dragon

China has roughly four times the population of the US, but produces only about 60 percent of our total GDP.

Eddy County allays property rights concerns in weeds rules for possible vote in June

Commissioners tabled a vote on an earlier version of the amendment at their April 21 meeting, citing concerns that the regulation could infringe on property rights.

Congratulations, Class of 2026: This is what you take from Artesia

Artesia gradautes, this is what you take into the real world.

Patrick Brenner: New Mexico can’t afford permitting paralysis to restore housing market

Today, New Mexico is short more than 90,000 homes, and nearly half of renters struggle to afford their monthly payments, and homelessness is rising as prices continue to climb.

Deb Haaland’s campaign for gov. raises more questions than answers

The newest fundraising numbers reinforce that Haaland’s political footprint extends well beyond the boundaries of a state race.

Artesia turns out in force to celebrate the Class of 2026

JT Keith The city turned out Thursday night as families, friends, and residents packed the Bulldog Bowl to celebrate the 234 graduates of Artesia High...

Scenes from Artesia High School Graduation Ceremony

Artesia seniors graduate on Thursday night at the Bulldog Bowl.

Los Alamos makes case for WIPP shipments indicates a large priority

Officials said the safety analysis will “further mitigate risks to workers and environment” and improve waste characterization operations – one of the final steps before waste is ready for WIPP.

Jose Garcia: The pudding of the governor’s race in New Mexico

In New Mexico the governor’s race tells us volumes about the sorry state of the pudding of state politics.

Dismissal sought of Carlsbad grandma’s child abuse appeal in fentanyl overdose

The charges originated from the overdose death of 12-year-old Brent Sullivan, Smith’s grandson, who police said smoked fentanyl at his grandmother’s house in the 2400 block of Western Way in Carlsbad.