Environmental group files lawsuit over threatened Pecos River mussel

Adrian HeddenArtesia Daily Pressachedden@currentargus.com A mussel native to the waters of the Pecos River is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by a national...

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Gentry Doolittle gives Artesia baseball a grand-slam hire

Artesia baseball has a new coach in Gentry Doolittle.

David Grousnick: the healing power of Jesus Christ

Don’t ever say that in the enormity of the cosmos God cannot care about my concerns and me.
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The report had many important findings that should certainly influence the way our Legislature and next governor look at economic development.

Javier Sanchez: Deb Haaland runs on fear, possibly squashing dreams

We cannot lose our hopes one political promise at a time. What you know to be possible and what you know you can accomplish are beliefs that come from somewhere deep inside, not from political propaganda.

Sherry Robinson: New Mexico reckons with economic impact of federal job cuts with breath taking numbers

I spent years at newspapers where we reported – and lamented – the loss of even 100 jobs in this state. These numbers are breathtaking on a lot of levels.

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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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Paul Gessing: Report on economic development incentives incomplete

The report had many important findings that should certainly influence the way our Legislature and next governor look at economic development.

Environmental group files lawsuit over threatened Pecos River mussel

Adrian HeddenArtesia Daily Pressachedden@currentargus.com A mussel native to the waters of the Pecos River is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by a national...

Gentry Doolittle gives Artesia baseball a grand-slam hire

Artesia baseball has a new coach in Gentry Doolittle.

David Grousnick: the healing power of Jesus Christ

Don’t ever say that in the enormity of the cosmos God cannot care about my concerns and me.

New Transfer Rule Could Open Pandora’s Box for New Mexico Schools

New Transfer rule could open Pandora's Box for New Mexico Schools.

Javier Sanchez: Deb Haaland runs on fear, possibly squashing dreams

We cannot lose our hopes one political promise at a time. What you know to be possible and what you know you can accomplish are beliefs that come from somewhere deep inside, not from political propaganda.

Vote for Artesia’s All-Time Top 100 Football Players

Vote for Artesia's All-Time Top 100 football players.

Opening date set for new Artesia Rec Center with planned festivities and fanfare

The Rec Center will be on Bowman Drive, north of JJ Clarke Drive, and next to the Artesia Aquatic Center.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Lemon Garlic & Hatch Chile Baked Cod good for elegant and casual dining

Cod, with its delicate, flaky texture, acts as the perfect canvas for bold yet harmonious flavors.

Recount likely in race for New Mexico’s 66th House District

As of Wednesday, morning the New Mexico Secretary of State's website indicated a potential deadlock in the race.

City of Carlsbad, Eddy County call for IPRA reforms as requests spike

State lawmakers passed House Memorial 2 during the 2026 legislative session, leading to formation of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act Task Force.