Artesia Community Mural Part III painting underway. Here are some pictures from Thursday’s work

The latest mural depicts the history of Artesia to modern day.

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The latest mural depicts the history of Artesia to modern day.

Aidan Ciro becomes a swimming champion

Aidan Ciro becomes a champion.

David Grousnick: How can we live positively?

Isn’t it tragic that some people go through life so negative and sour and bitter? And if you don’t watch out, they will infect you with their thinking.

‘Honor what they started’: Family-owned Santa Fe restaurant Tia Sophia’s expands to Roswell 

The Roswell location of the restaurant, its second, opened April 2 at 401 Richardson Ave.
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While much of the conversation around education in New Mexico often focuses on statewide rankings, I believe it’s equally important to celebrate the incredible things happening right here in the City of Champions.

State Rep. Harlan Vincent: The Future of Our Forests

We cannot keep spending enormous amounts of taxpayer money responding to disasters while underinvesting in preventing them.

Siah Correa Hemphill: Congress was never meant to be a lifetime job

The Founders never envisioned a permanent political class. They expected citizens to serve for a time and then return home, allowing new voices and fresh ideas to emerge.

Obituaries

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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Stephanie Garcia Richard wins New Mexico Democratic Lt. Governor nomination

The New Mexico Democratic Party has selected Stephanie Garcia Richard as its nominee for lieutenant governor.

Artesia Community Mural Part III painting underway. Here are some pictures from Thursday’s work

The latest mural depicts the history of Artesia to modern day.

Aidan Ciro becomes a swimming champion

Aidan Ciro becomes a champion.

David Grousnick: How can we live positively?

Isn’t it tragic that some people go through life so negative and sour and bitter? And if you don’t watch out, they will infect you with their thinking.

‘Honor what they started’: Family-owned Santa Fe restaurant Tia Sophia’s expands to Roswell 

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

‘Stripper well’ exemption could be repealed if outgoing Land Commissioner has her way

Garcia Richard called for doing away with the 1994 program after the State Land Office completed an audit showing that no wells currently qualify for its provisions.

Fishing heats up across southern New Mexico lakes and streams. Here is a look where you can land the best bite this week

Near Truth or Consequences at Elephant Butte Lake, fishing was fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass when using a white shad lure.

The NMAA Opened the Gate. NIL could walk through next.

A look at what the future of high schoo football.

Despite trail closures, plenty of area hiking options remain in Lincoln County. Here are the details

Nearby areas offer a chance to get out and enjoy some nature as well.

L.G. and Cooper Henderson go into the NMHSCA together

L.G. and Cooper Henderson inducted into the NMHSCA Hall of Fame.

Child drowning reported at Brantley Lake

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident at about 5 p.m., Sunday July 26 via a news release.