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The Contour has landed as Ruidoso gets jet plane service to Denver

An Embraer ERJ 135 passenger plane owned by Contour Airlines landed and rolled up the tarmac to the airport terminal, where village councilors and members of the business community greeted the arrival with open arms.

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.

Sherry Robinson: Election changes favor the Sensible Center after years of frustration

Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Eight years ago, I complained in a column that the primaries “blessed progressives and conservatives and left moderates in the dust.” Another frustrated moderate wrote in a letter to the editor: “When the majority...
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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.

Sherry Robinson: Election changes favor the Sensible Center after years of frustration

Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Eight years ago, I complained in a column that the primaries “blessed progressives and conservatives and left moderates in the dust.” Another frustrated moderate wrote in a letter to the editor: “When the majority...

State Sen. Larry Scott: Amy Barela and GOP controversy should end

Ladies and gentlemen early voting starts is ongoing. Lawsuits and controversy make the Republican party look like it is inept and in complete disarray.

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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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David Grousnick: What’s our superpower? A question popular in today’s society

It’s a question asked not just in social media, but in an interview, in a workplace, or maybe even in your church!

Blue Trophy comes back to Artesia

Artesia wins first Blue Trophy in golf since 2017.

The Contour has landed as Ruidoso gets jet plane service to Denver

An Embraer ERJ 135 passenger plane owned by Contour Airlines landed and rolled up the tarmac to the airport terminal, where village councilors and members of the business community greeted the arrival with open arms.

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.

Sherry Robinson: Election changes favor the Sensible Center after years of frustration

Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Eight years ago, I complained in a column that the primaries “blessed progressives and conservatives and left moderates in the dust.” Another...

Landsun Theater work progressing. Here is the latest on the downtown Artesia landmark

GWC Construction of Lovington recently moved on to the left side viewing room of the Land of the Sun Movie Theater in downtown Artesia when further examination detected additional asbestos above the room.

Artesia marks 50 years since first state track title

The Artesia Bulldogs' track team won its first state title in 1976.

The Final Out: A Brotherhood defined by blood, sweat, love, and championships

Artesia coach and eight seniors brace for the last ride.

US Rep. Gabe Vasquez blames Trump’s tariffs, immigration policy for local housing woes during visit to Carlsbad

Vasquez, a Democrat who represents southern New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, said he was working in Congress to provide more federal housing subsidies to local communities.

State Sen. Larry Scott: Amy Barela and GOP controversy should end

Ladies and gentlemen early voting starts is ongoing. Lawsuits and controversy make the Republican party look like it is inept and in complete disarray.

Scenes from Artesia tennis during district play

Scenes from Artesia tennis playing in district play on Saturday.