Los Alamos makes case for WIPP shipments indicates a large priority

Officials said the safety analysis will “further mitigate risks to workers and environment” and improve waste characterization operations – one of the final steps before waste is ready for WIPP.

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Artesia seniors graduate on Thursday night at the Bulldog Bowl.

Jose Garcia: The pudding of the governor’s race in New Mexico

In New Mexico the governor’s race tells us volumes about the sorry state of the pudding of state politics.

Dismissal sought of Carlsbad grandma’s child abuse appeal in fentanyl overdose

The charges originated from the overdose death of 12-year-old Brent Sullivan, Smith’s grandson, who police said smoked fentanyl at his grandmother’s house in the 2400 block of Western Way in Carlsbad.

Doug Turner makes case to be GOP nominee for gov. Here is a little more about him

Turner, 57, is one of three candidates vying for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in the June 2 Primary Election.
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In New Mexico the governor’s race tells us volumes about the sorry state of the pudding of state politics.

Rep. Rebecca Dow: New Mexico must protect freshwater as surface water is committed to irrigation season

This is the new water reality of the Southwest. We are not running out of water entirely, but we are running out of easy water.

Victor Davish Hanson: The Democratic Party is dead, long live the Jacobins!

Unemployment insurance, a 40-hour work week, disability insurance, and Social Security were their trademarks -- often rapidly achieved by growing government bureaucracies and continually raising taxes. Still, many Democrats were socially conservative.

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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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Los Alamos makes case for WIPP shipments indicates a large priority

Officials said the safety analysis will “further mitigate risks to workers and environment” and improve waste characterization operations – one of the final steps before waste is ready for WIPP.

Scenes from Artesia High School Graduation Ceremony

Artesia seniors graduate on Thursday night at the Bulldog Bowl.

Jose Garcia: The pudding of the governor’s race in New Mexico

In New Mexico the governor’s race tells us volumes about the sorry state of the pudding of state politics.

Dismissal sought of Carlsbad grandma’s child abuse appeal in fentanyl overdose

The charges originated from the overdose death of 12-year-old Brent Sullivan, Smith’s grandson, who police said smoked fentanyl at his grandmother’s house in the 2400 block of Western Way in Carlsbad.

Doug Turner makes case to be GOP nominee for gov. Here is a little more about him

Turner, 57, is one of three candidates vying for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in the June 2 Primary Election.

Rep. Rebecca Dow: New Mexico must protect freshwater as surface water is committed to irrigation season

This is the new water reality of the Southwest. We are not running out of water entirely, but we are running out of easy water.

David Grousnick: Waiting for the wind of God to speak

This Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the church. The symbols of the Pentecost gift are wind and fire.

Scenes from the Artesia track team at the state meet on Saturday

The boys and girls track teams finished in second and third place at the state meet on Saturday.

Artesia Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals, playing for each other

Artesia baseball team advances in state playoffs.

Steve Pearce confirmed to lead Bureau of Land Management, overseeing public land oil drilling

The 46-43 vote fell along party lines and placed Pearce at the helm of the federal agency tasked with overseeing 247 million acres of federal public land.

GOP Gov. candidate Duke Rodriguez talks vision for NM before June primary

Rodriguez, 68, is chief executive officer of cannabis company Ultra Health, New Mexico’s largest, which he founded in 2012.