Oliver suspends Lt. Gov. campaign cites health concerns in online statement

“This has been an incredibly difficult decision, but a necessary one,” she wrote on Facebook.

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A preliminary investigative report published June 17 by the National Transportation Safety Board showed the plane lost navigational capabilities.

Cloudcroft woman sentenced for husband’s murder after 2025 indictment

Deana Thetford, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, tampering with evidence and forgery on June 4.

Jack Byers prepares for next step in baseball career

Jack Byers played in the 49th Bob Ogas Annual All-Star Baseball Classic.

David Grousnick: Jesus’ instructions for dangers and hardships

So, what does Jesus do? Sell them life insurance? Give them bullet-proof vests? Teach them how to diffuse conflict?
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Is America growing tired of Trump’s nonstop appearances?

Jose Garcia: Yogi’s Fork, New Mexico

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.

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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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Oliver suspends Lt. Gov. campaign cites health concerns in online statement

“This has been an incredibly difficult decision, but a necessary one,” she wrote on Facebook.

Report: GPS ‘jamming’ behind Capitan medical plane crash that killed 4, ignited wildfire

A preliminary investigative report published June 17 by the National Transportation Safety Board showed the plane lost navigational capabilities.

Cloudcroft woman sentenced for husband’s murder after 2025 indictment

Deana Thetford, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, tampering with evidence and forgery on June 4.

Jack Byers prepares for next step in baseball career

Jack Byers played in the 49th Bob Ogas Annual All-Star Baseball Classic.

David Grousnick: Jesus’ instructions for dangers and hardships

So, what does Jesus do? Sell them life insurance? Give them bullet-proof vests? Teach them how to diffuse conflict?

Artesia residents celebrate family, community spirit at Oil Patch Market with lots of activities

The market, held the second Saturday of each month from May through December, was established as a venue for residents and visitors to find wholesome, small batch foods that reflect the flavors and spirit of southeastern New Mexico.

Eddy County opposes WIPP proposal to change mission of nuke waste site

County Commissioners voted unanimously at their June 9 meeting to pass a resolution supporting the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant’s current operations and asking that no changes be made or requirements added.

A $25,000 hat? Here’s the story of Milton Johnson, and the stories woven at Montecristi Hat Works in Santa Fe

These Panama hats, however, may not be what you think of when you think of Panama hats.

Scene from the Artesia girls basketball camp

The Artesia girls basketball team held its annual camp on June 15-17.

Cal Thomas: Is removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

Is America growing tired of Trump’s nonstop appearances?

New Mexico’s popular chile question of Red, Green or Christmas expands to state’s trout waters. Here is what you need to know before casting

Brian Beaudoin, president of the New Mexico Trout conservation organization, said red waters are designated catch-and-release areas to help protect New Mexico’s two native trout species, Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the north and Gila trout in the southwestern part of the state.