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

Tom Wright: Remember the past to preserve the future

“A nation that forgets its past has no future” is often attributed to Winston Churchill.

Pollard’s third girls basketball camp draws 100 players

Artesia girls basketball camp a success.
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“A nation that forgets its past has no future” is often attributed to Winston Churchill.

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

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.

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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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Fuentes takes baseball dream to NMMI

Jett Fuentes to attend NMMI.

Trout fishing in Lincoln County offers relief from Artesia June heat

Trout conditions at Alto Lake were particularly good using Kastmasters and worms.

Tom Wright: Remember the past to preserve the future

“A nation that forgets its past has no future” is often attributed to Winston Churchill.

Pollard’s third girls basketball camp draws 100 players

Artesia girls basketball camp a success.

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.