Artesia City Council looks to address budget ‘deficit.’ Here is what we know

The projected deficit is the result of overbudgeting expenses and underbudgeting revenue.

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The projected deficit is the result of overbudgeting expenses and underbudgeting revenue.

Artesia City Council looks to address budget ‘deficit.’ Here is what we know

The projected deficit is the result of overbudgeting expenses and underbudgeting revenue.

State Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez: Why I’m fighting to end New Mexico’s income tax

Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

‘Death Ridge’ delay brings early summer rain as drought persists

The area had received about 5.56 inches of rain since January as of July 8 – more than last year’s total of 4 inches but less than the 6.34 average for southeast New Mexico, according to data from the National Weather Service.
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Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

Paul Gessing: Rebates now, tax reform later

Rebates are a temporary, one-time fix that are needed in part because the next governor won’t take office until January and the Legislature won’t be able to pass rebates until the 2027 session which means New Mexicans wouldn’t benefit until at least March of 2027.

Trip Jennings: A case for life long learning. It’s called journalism

People have wondered why I made a career of journalism. There are many reasons, but one I come back to again and again is that I love learning.

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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El Rito Media announces Roswell Tribune amid Daily Record’s closure

Incredibly, the Roswell Daily Record held on and held its head high for an amazing 135 years.

Artesia 11U Baseball All-Stars are District Champions

Artesia 11U advance to state.

Artesia City Council looks to address budget ‘deficit.’ Here is what we know

The projected deficit is the result of overbudgeting expenses and underbudgeting revenue.

State Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez: Why I’m fighting to end New Mexico’s income tax

Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

‘Death Ridge’ delay brings early summer rain as drought persists

The area had received about 5.56 inches of rain since January as of July 8 – more than last year’s total of 4 inches but less than the 6.34 average for southeast New Mexico, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Acosta is the new Artesia cross country head coach

Julius Acosta is the new Artesia Cross Country coach.

Eddy County has hot fishing spots this week for white bass and catfish

Fishing for white bass at Brantley Lake between Artesia and Carlsbad was fair to good using spinners.

Wire thieves sought by Eddy County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly taking 120 feet of copper wire

Deputies with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office were called June 3 to a water pump site near the 1400 block of East Wood Avenue operated by Walterscheid Farms.

Roswell Daily Record ceases operations

The newspaper first founded in the 1900s announced Monday that it was “ceasing operations.”

Artesia celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with all kinds of family events

For America’s 250th birthday, a series of patriotic events took place in Artesia, including the annual parade and fireworks.

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.

Paul Gessing: Rebates now, tax reform later

Rebates are a temporary, one-time fix that are needed in part because the next governor won’t take office until January and the Legislature won’t be able to pass rebates until the 2027 session which means New Mexicans wouldn’t benefit until at least March of 2027.