December 22, 2024

June 2024

Ruidoso Downs takes entries for Futurity trials

June 23, 2024

RUIDOSO DOWNS -- Entries have been taken and processed for trials next weekend for the $1-million Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. “We are proceeding with making plans as scheduled,” General Manager Rick Baugh said.

South Fork, Salt Fires ravaging Ruidoso area

June 20, 2024

RUIDOSO -- As residents of the Ruidoso and Alto area watched from afar Tuesday, the South Fork and Salt Fires continued to blaze with no immediate end in sight. The U.S.

Bulldog Bowl undergoing upgrades

June 20, 2024

Bulldog Bowl has been undergoing a few upgrades in preparation for the 2024 season. At left, crews work to replace the stadium’s light fixtures with new-and-improved (and brighter!) lights that will also offer up a few surprises for fans when the ‘Dogs score that first TD of the new season. Below, the east parking lot is also coming up in preparation for a much-needed re-pave.

June 20, 2024

ARTESIA -- Artesia is joining the rest of Southern New Mexico in offering support to residents of Ruidoso and Alto as evacuation orders continue due to the ongoing South Fork and Salt Fires. On Monday, the Eddy County Fair Board announced that it was opening the Eddy County Fairgrounds on South 13th Street to anyone fleeing the fires.

June 20, 2024

ARTESIA -- A charge of murder stemming from a shooting incident that occurred in May has been dropped against an Artesia teen. Cmdr.

Eddy County Fair prepping for 79th event

June 20, 2024

ARTESIA -- Preparations are currently underway for the 79th Annual Eddy County Fair, set to run July 23-27. Entry forms for participation in Open Class exhibits, Lead Class, 4-H indoor exhibits and the Cake Contest are due by Sunday, June 30.

Daniel Cortez

June 20, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Daniel Cortez of Artesia.

Gary Ryan

June 20, 2024

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Woodbine Cemetery for Jean Gary Ryan.

Henrietta De La Rosa

June 20, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Henrietta De La Rosa.

June 20, 2024

Artesians are encouraged to help spruce up the city this summer as part of a nationwide program. The Great American Clean-Up is an annual community improvement program organized by Keep America Beautiful, a nonprofit organization that has more than 700 state and community-based affiliate organizations and more than 1,000 partner organizations.