Michael Smith

 Nathan has been a teacher at Zia Intermediate School here in Artesia since 2023, where he brings dedication, structure, and a student-centered mindset into the classroom.

In the fall of 1974, Roy Lawson, 69, later nicknamed “Rapid Roy,” put on an Artesia Bulldog football jersey with the number 80 stitched across the front.

As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors and the qualities they embodied. Abraham Lincoln’s resolve, Harry Truman’s decisiveness, Ronald Reagan’s optimism, and others reminded me of the challenges America has faced – and of the values that have helped us overcome them.

A key employer in Artesia is paying to add multiple baseball features to Jaycee Park.

Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.

Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco, a connection that runs as deep as their roots in Artesia athletics.

Winter calls for comfort at the table—food that is warming, satisfying, and meant to be shared. This classic catfish dinner embraces cooler weather with subtle spice, crisp seasonal apples, and a light and flaky yet hearty touch that feels just right on a winter evening.

He is running to replace Mayor Jonathan Henry, who is not seeking a second term. His opponent in the mayoral race is Terry Todd, a retired law enforcement official.

It’s only February and other than the almost nonstop coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping story, especially cable networks are obsessed with the November election, though it is more than eight months away. So much can - and likely will - change before then. Why all the attention?

Sometimes, we tend to get focused on just one way to see the world we live in and the things in life that we have learned.

Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday.

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