Artesia residents celebrate family, community spirit at Oil Patch Market with lots of activities

The market, held the second Saturday of each month from May through December, was established as a venue for residents and visitors to find wholesome, small batch foods that reflect the flavors and spirit of southeastern New Mexico.

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The market, held the second Saturday of each month from May through December, was established as a venue for residents and visitors to find wholesome, small batch foods that reflect the flavors and spirit of southeastern New Mexico.

A $25,000 hat? Here’s the story of Milton Johnson, and the stories woven at Montecristi Hat Works in Santa Fe

These Panama hats, however, may not be what you think of when you think of Panama hats.

Scene from the Artesia girls basketball camp

The Artesia girls basketball team held its annual camp on June 15-17.
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Is America growing tired of Trump’s nonstop appearances?

Jose Garcia: Yogi’s Fork, New Mexico

A dirty little secret of New Mexico’s politics is that blocking serious reform legislation has become routine, a game played by all.

Cal Thomas: Lessons from Graham Platner

Platner has been accused of so many things that just one would have been enough to derail his candidacy in another era when character mattered.

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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Artesia residents celebrate family, community spirit at Oil Patch Market with lots of activities

The market, held the second Saturday of each month from May through December, was established as a venue for residents and visitors to find wholesome, small batch foods that reflect the flavors and spirit of southeastern New Mexico.

Eddy County opposes WIPP proposal to change mission of nuke waste site

County Commissioners voted unanimously at their June 9 meeting to pass a resolution supporting the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant’s current operations and asking that no changes be made or requirements added.

A $25,000 hat? Here’s the story of Milton Johnson, and the stories woven at Montecristi Hat Works in Santa Fe

These Panama hats, however, may not be what you think of when you think of Panama hats.

Scene from the Artesia girls basketball camp

The Artesia girls basketball team held its annual camp on June 15-17.

Cal Thomas: Is removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

Is America growing tired of Trump’s nonstop appearances?

New Mexico’s popular chile question of Red, Green or Christmas expands to state’s trout waters. Here is what you need to know before casting

Brian Beaudoin, president of the New Mexico Trout conservation organization, said red waters are designated catch-and-release areas to help protect New Mexico’s two native trout species, Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the north and Gila trout in the southwestern part of the state.

‘Magical realism’ defines decades-long career of iconic New Mexico hatmaker Milton Johnson at Montecristi Hat Works

At 81 years old, Johnson still has the gleam, the spark, despite fighting the exigencies of life.

Landry Jones set for New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame induction

Former Artesia quarterback Landry Jones will be inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame on June 27.

Endangered Permian Basin lizard could lose protections

Adrian Hedden Artesia Daily Press achedden@currentargus.com A struggling lizard species in the Permian Basin could lose federal protections as a result of a court motion filed last...

Artesia Senior and Junior Little League All-Star teams advance to state

For the first time in Artesia Little League All-State history, the Junior and Senior teams advance to state.

Artesia Little League Junior All-Star team wins District and advances to the State tournament

The Artesia Little League junior All-Stars defeated Carlsbad 14-4 on Monday night.