Artesia Clean and Beautiful reveals Yard of the Week 

Fescue grass makes up the beautiful carpet of green with a Siberian Elm providing shade.

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In one of two rule changes announced Monday, June 22, the Interior Department reduced from $500,000 to $25,000 per well the minimum bond oil companies must post to pay for cleaning up abandoned wells.

Sherry Robinson: Wind turbines will power the future

Wind farms, which lease land from the state and private landowners, have been a blessing to the state’s ranchers.

New Mexico demands higher oil well bonding

About 1,000 abandoned oil and gas wells were plugged at the expense of New Mexico taxpayers in the last 20 years.

Feds cut oil and gas bonding saying industry could save $17M a year

In one of two rule changes announced Monday, June 22, the Interior Department reduced from $500,000 to $25,000 per well the minimum bond oil companies must post to pay for cleaning up abandoned wells.
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Wind farms, which lease land from the state and private landowners, have been a blessing to the state’s ranchers.

Javier Sanchez: The meaning of independence

I’ve been around enough politicians who think this to know there’s a wizard behind the curtain. The only reason to instill fear in the masses is to consolidate and maintain power.

Obituaries

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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Youtsey proclaims Tennis Appreciation Day in Artesia

Artesia holds Tennis Appreciation Day.

Fishing waters offer relief from New Mexico summer heat. Here are the latest conditions

Tired of the 100-degree weather? Pack up the fishing gear.

Sherry Robinson: Wind turbines will power the future

Wind farms, which lease land from the state and private landowners, have been a blessing to the state’s ranchers.

New Mexico demands higher oil well bonding

About 1,000 abandoned oil and gas wells were plugged at the expense of New Mexico taxpayers in the last 20 years.

Feds cut oil and gas bonding saying industry could save $17M a year

In one of two rule changes announced Monday, June 22, the Interior Department reduced from $500,000 to $25,000 per well the minimum bond oil companies must post to pay for cleaning up abandoned wells.

Artesia Clean and Beautiful reveals Yard of the Week 

Fescue grass makes up the beautiful carpet of green with a Siberian Elm providing shade.

Artesia welcomes Independence Day with fun run, pickleball, and parade

Artesia citizens turned out for Independence Day fun on Saturday.

Javier Sanchez: The meaning of independence

I’ve been around enough politicians who think this to know there’s a wizard behind the curtain. The only reason to instill fear in the masses is to consolidate and maintain power.

Culinary Confidential: A 250-year-old dessert worth celebrating

One celebratory dessert that has endured for nearly 250 years is the famous “Great Cake,” associated with Martha Washington.

David Grousnick: The yoke Jesus invites us to take

The yoke Jesus invites us to take in Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Here’s your guide to the Fourth of July with plenty of activities in Artesia

Most activities will take place at Jaycee Park.