Michael Smith

The stars of Eddy County come out for a good cause

News
Sandra Borges, executive director of Artesia-based nonprofit the PY Foundation won the "Mirror Ball" trophy.

From Artesia to Hollywood: Chandler still believes

Sports
If you watched Kevin Blake Chandler play basketball at Artesia High School, you knew the moment never intimidated him.

SENMC health clinic opens in April in Carlsbad

News
The Health Clinic at Southeast New Mexico College is piloting walk-in clinic hours to the community next month.

Catfish, bass, tiger muskies join trout in New Mexico’s waters this week

Sports
In western New Mexico at Quemado Lake, fishing for trout and tiger muskie was exceptionally good using Trout Slayers.

Police Blotter

News
From the crime files of the Artesia Police Department.

Cal Thomas: Should America have a red line for terrorist attacks?

Opinion
How many more terrorist attacks must we endure before more is done to lessen the threat?

SENMC student named to Coca-Cola Academic Team

Community
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

Guns stolen from Carlsbad gun shop

News
At least three people broke into a mail service business in Carlsbad that doubles as a gun store, making off with several firearms, police said.

No do-overs for Starnes in last shot at state cheer title

Sports
For Jase Starnes, this season comes with no do-overs.

Street projects, subdivision updates part of Artesia City Council meeting

News
A project to repair one of Artesia’s busiest roadways on 26th Street is in its final stages as another begins on 8th Street.

Vote now for Athlete of the Week

Sports
The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week. Go to ArtesiaNews.com to cast your ballot. You can also access the polling using the QR code.

Column: Culture and love define a special Bulldogs basketball class

Sports
Even though the Artesia Bulldogs lost in the 2026 Nusenda Credit Union Class 4A boys championship game 71-62 against the Highland Hornets on Saturday, the Class of 2026 has already secured its place in school history.
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