Michael Smith

Popular spring car show and cruise returns to Artesia

The Main Event Car Show and Cruise is nearing its third decade in Artesia.

David Grousnick: Christ’s resurrection is timeless

Know Jesus and know life.

Northern New Mexico ski resorts offer activities as season winds down

Gliding across a frozen pond, fireworks and reduced prices are some of the offerings at three New Mexico ski resorts as the season wraps up this weekend.

GOP candidates rally for support in Artesia

Arguments for reforming New Mexico policies to cut down on crime and cultivate a “business friendly” economy are what Doug Turner hopes will get him elected governor.

Artesia police, children have shootout at library. Here are the details

Monday night the Artesia Public Library turned into a battle zone as middle and high school students and Artesia law officers played capture the bulldog in the fifth annual Teen Nerf War at the Artesia Public Library.

New Mexico GOP primary election candidates met in Artesia. Here’s who was there

Ahead of the June 2 Primary Election in New Mexico, a gathering of Republican leaders and candidates met in Artesia, March 18, 2026 at Kith and Kin.

Dancing with the Stars returns to Eddy County

Locals from Carlsbad and Artesia will take to the stage for this year’s Dancing with the Eddy County Stars.

Opinion: New leadership is needed to solve crime

Last week, I was walking my dogs near Kit Carson Park which runs parallel to Albuquerque’s Tingley Beach.

Gov. signs bill to fund oil well cleanup

More state funds will go toward cleaning up abandoned oil wells after a bill was signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Opinion: Pass health care worker compacts this year

It was a big bipartisan win for New Mexicans when the legislature and governor enacted Senate Bill 1 to bring New Mexico into the interstate licensure compact for doctors.

Artesia Police and teens engage in Nerf War at library

Kids and Artesia police officers had a night of fun at the Artesia Public Library.

Electric vehicle lawsuit dismissed

An Artesia-based lawsuit aiming to overturn state requirements for electric vehicle charging capacity at new buildings throughout New Mexico was dismissed in district court.

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