Michael Smith

Opinion: Medical malpractice success a win, but more needed

The passage of medical malpractice reform is the most important public policy success in New Mexico in more than a decade.

Ski resorts prepare for spring break visitors

New Mexico ski resorts have plenty to offer for spring breakers looking to hit the slopes one last time this season.

Opinion: State’s legislative schedule and structure are locked in the past

New Mexico’s Legislature is locked in an outdated schedule and structure.

Column:Lady ’Dogs never quit this season

The Lady Bulldogs basketball team didn’t take the easy road this season, have a clean bill of health or the perfect lineup.

Tony Jackson to come to the Flickinger Alamogordo

With a distinctive voice that embodies country’s best traditions yet teems with an infectious energy that propels the genre into the future, Jackson is an old country soul in the body of a rising superstar.

Prairie chicken no longer ‘endangered’

A grouse native to the plains of southeastern New Mexico lost its federal protections after outcry from industry supporters and decades of debate.

Where ‘the best’ rest

Mack Dyer served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. He fought in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Bulldog boys No. 2 seed in state tourney

For six weeks, the Artesia boys basketball team sat atop the 4A rankings as the No. 1 seed. The run ended with a 64-63 loss on the road to the Portales Rams on Feb. 3.

Opinion: Trump fulfills his promise

In killing Iran’s top leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 others, President Trump has done what no other American president would do.

Youtsey defeats Todd in Artesia mayor’s race

In an email Thursday morning to the Daily Press, Todd congratulated Youtsey and the others who won their respective races.

Jeffrey Youtsey wins Artesia Mayor’s race

Youtsey defeated challenger Terry Todd in a close race.

Artesia girls miss state tournament

The Artesia Lady ’Dogs’ basketball season came down to one game: Win and they were in. The home game was at the Pit against the Goddard Rockets, a team they had beaten twice this season and as recently as a week ago.

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