Michael Smith

Dems block renewable energy tax bill

Following a half-hour of discussion and comments from the public, the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-4 on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to table House Bill 113.

Funding universal childcare will move New Mexico up

Over the past seven years, we already have achieved remarkable expansion of child care services across our state with bipartisan support and phased growth.

Campbell hits milestone: 1,000 career points

Artesia senior point guard Charlie Campbell IV has rare scoring skills.

Freshman cheerleader sings national anthem

In front of a packed house at the Bulldog Pit before the Artesia boys basketball game against Valencia, public address announcer Tony Jaramillo asked everyone to stand for the national anthem.

Maggie the Bear is 21

Maggie the Bear mostly kept to herself during her 21st birthday party held Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State park.

Movie filmed in Ruidoso, starring Matthew McConaughey nominated for Academy Award

The Lost Bus stars Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey as McKay

Tularosa Vineyards celebrates founder’s 89th birthday

Danette Lale believes that it was fate that brought her and David Whickham together. The real estate investor from Issaquah, Washington, was looking for a new venture.

Meals with Wheels

Wheeler CowperthwaiteYellow curry noodle soup This yellow curry noodle soup is warming and can be as spicy or as mild as you want. It’s also...

Artesia thawing out from winter storm

A winter storm warning was in effect until 11 a.m. Jan. 25 and an extreme cold warning was posted until late morning on Jan. 26.

Lujan Grisham touts early wins in legislative session

Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session and with broad bipartisan support, three bills on those subjects passed the New Mexico Senate on Friday, Jan. 23, marking a victory for the governor’s last session in office.

Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia

Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at a residence in the 1200 block of West Yucca Avenue in Artesia on an active warrant, state police said.

Around Town

A look at community events around Artesia.

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