Senator Ezzell Honors Veterans and Her Family’s Military Legacy

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New Mexico Sen. Candy Spence Ezzell honors veterans on Veterans Day, expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifices. She highlights her family’s military legacy, including four relatives who served in the U.S. Army during World War I and World War II, and emphasizes the nation’s responsibility to care for veterans and their families.

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Alamogordo Declares Flood Emergency for Bonito Lake to Seek Recovery Funding

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Alamogordo declared a flood emergency for Bonito Lake and its watershed to pursue state and federal funding for sediment and debris removal, repairs, and watershed stabilization. Repeated storms over wildfire burn scars are rapidly filling sedimentation ponds and threatening the city’s major water source. Commissioners also received updates on the $12 million Aquatic Center and BASE youth center.

Once a Marine, always a Marine: Happy Veterans Day

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Happy Veterans Day.

Artesia Approves Golf Cart and Off-Highway Vehicle Laws for 2027

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Artesia’s City Council approved new laws regulating golf carts and off-highway vehicles on city streets, following residents’ requests to legalize their use. The ordinances establish detailed operating requirements and take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The off-highway vehicle measure passed 5-1, while the golf cart ordinance received unanimous approval.

New World Screwworm Reaches Eddy County as New Mexico Cases Rise to 39

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New Mexico’s New World screwworm outbreak has reached Eddy County, with the first case reported near Hope. The parasite can be fatal to livestock if untreated, prompting an infested zone and stricter inspections for animals entering or leaving the area. The state reported 39 cases statewide as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency and allocated $750,000 for the response.
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Senator Ezzell Honors Veterans and Her Family’s Military Legacy

Opinion
New Mexico Sen. Candy Spence Ezzell honors veterans on Veterans Day, expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifices. She highlights her family’s military legacy, including four relatives who served in the U.S. Army during World War I and World War II, and emphasizes the nation’s responsibility to care for veterans and their families.

Sherry Robinson: Lessons learned from Vasquez-Cunningham race

Opinion
Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent the district’s conservative and liberal voters.

Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute

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Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs.

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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.

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Dub married his high school sweetheart, Dewana Lou Berry, one week after her graduation in 1955.

Vega M. Nilsson

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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

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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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Three-Phase Artesia Mural Celebrates Community History and Pride

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Artesia’s three-phase community mural is complete, transforming a once-tagged cinderblock wall along JJ Clarke Drive into a colorful celebration of local history, recreation and high school activities. Led by Artesia Clean and Beautiful director Linda Stevens and artist Kirsten Mauritsen, the project brought families, students, businesses and volunteers together with city support.

Senator Ezzell Honors Veterans and Her Family’s Military Legacy

Opinion
New Mexico Sen. Candy Spence Ezzell honors veterans on Veterans Day, expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifices. She highlights her family’s military legacy, including four relatives who served in the U.S. Army during World War I and World War II, and emphasizes the nation’s responsibility to care for veterans and their families.

Once a Marine, always a Marine: Happy Veterans Day

Sports
Happy Veterans Day.

Artesia Approves Golf Cart and Off-Highway Vehicle Laws for 2027

Breaking News
Artesia’s City Council approved new laws regulating golf carts and off-highway vehicles on city streets, following residents’ requests to legalize their use. The ordinances establish detailed operating requirements and take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The off-highway vehicle measure passed 5-1, while the golf cart ordinance received unanimous approval.

New World Screwworm Reaches Eddy County as New Mexico Cases Rise to 39

News
New Mexico’s New World screwworm outbreak has reached Eddy County, with the first case reported near Hope. The parasite can be fatal to livestock if untreated, prompting an infested zone and stricter inspections for animals entering or leaving the area. The state reported 39 cases statewide as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency and allocated $750,000 for the response.

Alamogordo Declares Flood Emergency for Bonito Lake to Seek Recovery Funding

News
Alamogordo declared a flood emergency for Bonito Lake and its watershed to pursue state and federal funding for sediment and debris removal, repairs, and watershed stabilization. Repeated storms over wildfire burn scars are rapidly filling sedimentation ponds and threatening the city’s major water source. Commissioners also received updates on the $12 million Aquatic Center and BASE youth center.

Lance Jaggers Named Assistant U.S. Attorney in Roswell After Six-Year Gap

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Former local prosecutor Lance Jaggers has been appointed assistant U.S. attorney in Roswell, restoring a resident federal prosecutor to the city for the first time since 2020. Jaggers will support border security and prosecute violent crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking across southeastern New Mexico, drawing on experience in state prosecution and child welfare law.

Sherry Robinson: Lessons learned from Vasquez-Cunningham race

Opinion
Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent the district’s conservative and liberal voters.

Hatch Wins Second Term as Eddy County Assessor with 71% of Vote

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Republican incumbent Rhonda Hatch won a second four-year term as Eddy County assessor, defeating Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson with 71% of the vote. Hatch received 11,239 votes to Ferguson’s 4,688. The assessor determines property values used for tax bills. County turnout was nearly 42%, while other local races were uncontested.

Bulldogs face familiar foe Gadsden in chase for 34th state title

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Bulldogs football face a familiar foe.

Forest Service Begins Post-Fire Tree Removal in Ruidoso Burn Scars

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The U.S. Forest Service has begun post-fire recovery in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres near Ruidoso. The $38 million project will reduce wildfire risk, erosion and soil damage while preparing sites for replanting, with work continuing through 2030 and seedlings expected in Block 2 in 2029.

Artesia boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams both finish in the top 10 at state

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Artesia boys' and girls cross-country teams do well at state.
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