Roswell’s Mine That Bird is still in people’s hearts 17 years after winning Kentucky Derby putting New Mexico on the map

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In 2009, Mine That Bird came roaring up the rail from nearly 30 lengths back, slipping between horses as if he were carrying the hopes and dreams of New Mexico with him.

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GOP candidates rally Artesia voters for upcoming primary and general elections during Monday forum

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Republicans believe they can win the 2026 elections.

GOP candidates rally Artesia voters for upcoming primary and general elections during Monday forum

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Republicans believe they can win the 2026 elections.

Village of Ruidoso residents won’t have far to travel for air flights to Denver after agreement is approved with Contour Airlines

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Ruidoso is one step closer to hosting direct flights to Denver after village councilors voted to use state grant funds in hopes of keeping ticket prices affordable.

Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

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New Mexico has a problem of its own making: the Educational Retirement Board (ERB) is preventing retired educators from working as independent contractors, even when their services are limited, specialized, and urgently needed.
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Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

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New Mexico has a problem of its own making: the Educational Retirement Board (ERB) is preventing retired educators from working as independent contractors, even when their services are limited, specialized, and urgently needed.

Dan West: New Mexico shows what climate leadership looks like with new Clean Air Task Force

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Equitable access to clean energy is a priority.

Sherry Robinson: Moral rot from top to bottom at CYFD

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Tear it down and start over.

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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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Roswell’s Mine That Bird is still in people’s hearts 17 years after winning Kentucky Derby putting New Mexico on the map

Sports
In 2009, Mine That Bird came roaring up the rail from nearly 30 lengths back, slipping between horses as if he were carrying the hopes and dreams of New Mexico with him.

Plea deal reached for Cassandra Douglas in Otero County 2025 triple murder case

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One of the two stepsiblings charged with the killing of three family members last year in Bent agreed to plead guilty to multiple charges linked to the deaths.

GOP candidates rally Artesia voters for upcoming primary and general elections during Monday forum

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Republicans believe they can win the 2026 elections.

Village of Ruidoso residents won’t have far to travel for air flights to Denver after agreement is approved with Contour Airlines

News
Ruidoso is one step closer to hosting direct flights to Denver after village councilors voted to use state grant funds in hopes of keeping ticket prices affordable.

Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

Opinion
New Mexico has a problem of its own making: the Educational Retirement Board (ERB) is preventing retired educators from working as independent contractors, even when their services are limited, specialized, and urgently needed.

New Mexico State Police still waiting on information in death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff 1 year later after his passing

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A year after the 50-year-old’s death from an overdose of fentanyl and alcohol, Lana Merrifield said New Mexico State Police detectives have assured her they will not let the case go cold.

Time to choose your favorite Artesia High School Athlete of the Week

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The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week.

Eddy County Mayor’s face off for pleasure in mini golf tournament in Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez and Artesia Mayor Jeff Youtsey had a friendly competition Saturday at the Carlsbad Miniature Golf Course.

What’s happening in the community? Here are some things to check out

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Tiny Art Show and Summer Reading Program offers plenty for everyone at Artesia Public Library

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The Artesia Public Library has lots of family activities in the coming months.

Feds push 20K of public lands for sale for oil and gas development in New Mexico

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Heavy production is already ongoing.

Dan West: New Mexico shows what climate leadership looks like with new Clean Air Task Force

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Equitable access to clean energy is a priority.
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