Doug Turner makes case to be GOP nominee for gov. Here is a little more about him

Turner, 57, is one of three candidates vying for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in the June 2 Primary Election.

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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.

Rep. Rebecca Dow: New Mexico must protect freshwater as surface water is committed to irrigation season

This is the new water reality of the Southwest. We are not running out of water entirely, but we are running out of easy water.

David Grousnick: Waiting for the wind of God to speak

This Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the church. The symbols of the Pentecost gift are wind and fire.

Scenes from the Artesia track team at the state meet on Saturday

The boys and girls track teams finished in second and third place at the state meet on Saturday.
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This is the new water reality of the Southwest. We are not running out of water entirely, but we are running out of easy water.

Victor Davish Hanson: The Democratic Party is dead, long live the Jacobins!

Unemployment insurance, a 40-hour work week, disability insurance, and Social Security were their trademarks -- often rapidly achieved by growing government bureaucracies and continually raising taxes. Still, many Democrats were socially conservative.

Harry Montoya: Heinrich, Lujan should reconsider federal tax credit to keep school choice alive

Heinrich and Lujan are attempting to kill the best opportunity for New Mexico children to see an improvement in educational outcomes and opportunities currently available.

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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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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.

Doug Turner makes case to be GOP nominee for gov. Here is a little more about him

Turner, 57, is one of three candidates vying for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in the June 2 Primary Election.

Rep. Rebecca Dow: New Mexico must protect freshwater as surface water is committed to irrigation season

This is the new water reality of the Southwest. We are not running out of water entirely, but we are running out of easy water.

David Grousnick: Waiting for the wind of God to speak

This Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the church. The symbols of the Pentecost gift are wind and fire.

Scenes from the Artesia track team at the state meet on Saturday

The boys and girls track teams finished in second and third place at the state meet on Saturday.

Artesia Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals, playing for each other

Artesia baseball team advances in state playoffs.

Steve Pearce confirmed to lead Bureau of Land Management, overseeing public land oil drilling

The 46-43 vote fell along party lines and placed Pearce at the helm of the federal agency tasked with overseeing 247 million acres of federal public land.

GOP Gov. candidate Duke Rodriguez talks vision for NM before June primary

Rodriguez, 68, is chief executive officer of cannabis company Ultra Health, New Mexico’s largest, which he founded in 2012.

New Mexico governor primary candidate Duke Rodriguez served cease-and-desist from President Trump

The letter orders Rodriguez's "Run with Duke" campaign to cease all use of Trump's likeness in campaign materials.

Calling it unconstitutional U.S. DOJ sues NM to halt immigrant detention bill

The law prohibits public entities like counties from contracting with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to hold immigrant detainees.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Festive Southwest Gazpacho Soup has flavor with Hatch chile and fresh tomatoes

Refreshing yet layered, this soup delivers sweetness from ripe tomatoes, brightness from lime, and a subtle heat that lingers just enough to keep each spoonful interesting.