Adrian Hedden

Police blotter

Dec. 4

Moziejko looking to become a state champion

Colt Moziejko is a junior and recently helped the Artesia Bulldogs football team win its 33rd state championship.

Man killed in crash on WIPP Road

A Carlsbad man was killed in a truck crash after allegedly running a stop sign, Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Jury rules ‘self-defense’ in murder acquittal

A smile cracked the stoic expression Damien Vasquez held throughout his murder trial as the jury read its verdict finding him not guilty.

Editorial angers Artesia hospital bosses; we’ll take the heat, keep fighting

Folks at Artesia General Hospital apparently have confused the Hippocratic Oath with the Hypocritic Oath.

SOS Toulouse Oliver announces run for lt. gov.

Following months of speculation, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced on Thursday she will seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in the June 2, 2026 primary election.

Trout continue to rule New Mexico waters

Anglers seeking the best conditions for trout this week should travel to rivers or streams in either northern or southern New Mexico.

Trustworthy saying

Five times in the New Testament, the phrase “here is a trustworthy saying” appears.

Man dies in custody at detention center

A 29-year-old Carlsbad man was found dead at the Eddy County Detention Center on the morning of Oct. 9, hours after he was incarcerated and after jail staff said the man had a “medical emergency.”

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Eddy County nonprofits honored at Altrusa luncheon in Artesia

Rhonda Jones moved to Carlsbad six years ago from Dallas to be closer to her family.

Explosion at refinery in Artesia injures 3

It was initially unclear if anyone was hurt, the cause of the explosion and level of damage to the facility.

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