New Mexico Supreme Court denies appeal of Barela ouster as GOP head

The June 10 decision came two weeks after 13th District Judge Cindy Mercer of Valencia County issued a preliminary injunction blocking Barela from serving as chair amid her primary campaign for the Republican nomination to seek reelection to the Otero County Commission.

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David Grousnick: What is your purpose?

In some churches evangelism has traditionally meant a once-a-year special event or a particular strategy for incorporating newcomers into the life of the church.

Artesia gears up for major July celebrations

Fun and games await the community for Fourth of July and the Eddy County Fair.

Doug Turner: “Why I’m still all in”

I got into this race late, and for reasons that were deeply personal.
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I got into this race late, and for reasons that were deeply personal.

State Sen. Pat Boone: New Mexico failed 32k young people. State needs to own it

The problem is not a lack of opportunity. The problem is a lack of leadership willing to demand that young people seize it.

Sherry Robinson: New Mexico GOP candidates need a functioning party

At the center of the storm, soaking up energy and resources is Amy Barela, a sitting county commissioner.

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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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New Mexico Supreme Court denies appeal of Barela ouster as GOP head

The June 10 decision came two weeks after 13th District Judge Cindy Mercer of Valencia County issued a preliminary injunction blocking Barela from serving as chair amid her primary campaign for the Republican nomination to seek reelection to the Otero County Commission.

David Grousnick: What is your purpose?

In some churches evangelism has traditionally meant a once-a-year special event or a particular strategy for incorporating newcomers into the life of the church.

Artesia gears up for major July celebrations

Fun and games await the community for Fourth of July and the Eddy County Fair.

Doug Turner: “Why I’m still all in”

I got into this race late, and for reasons that were deeply personal.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Orange & Hatch Chile Glazed Baby Back Ribs will make you want more

There’s something about ribs that makes people slow down.

State Sen. Pat Boone: New Mexico failed 32k young people. State needs to own it

The problem is not a lack of opportunity. The problem is a lack of leadership willing to demand that young people seize it.

Sherry Robinson: New Mexico GOP candidates need a functioning party

At the center of the storm, soaking up energy and resources is Amy Barela, a sitting county commissioner.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to restrict public land sales, introduces federal legislation

In Vasquez’s district, more than half of the oil and gas production that drives about half of the state’s revenue occurs on federal public land leased and managed by the Bureau of Land Management, a subagency of the Department of Interior.

Idaho sending more radioactive waste to WIPP for the first time in 12 years

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU), which is clothing materials, equipment and other debris irradiated during nuclear activities.

Screwworm brings risk to New Mexico livestock after canine was infected in Lea County

The announcement of the New World Screwworm’s infestation in New Mexico was made Monday, June 8, hours before members of the state’s Cattle Growers’ Association gathered for a meeting at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

Artesia City Council passes budget, despite concerns. Here are the details from the May 26 meeting.

Included in the budget is an overall deficit of $11 million, which City Clerk Summer Valverde said will be overcome with part of the $18 million the city holds in reserves for its General Fund in the FY 2027 Interim Budget.