Michael Smith

Tuesday was the lone filing day.

Cherry Garcia Baked Alaska is a wonderful, memorable dessert to bring to the table and toast the New Year

They made their Christmas wishes known to Santa Claus, but also wanted to brighten the days of nursing home residents by making 88 Christmas cards for them.

A look at community happenings around Artesia.

New Mexico with Arizona had the longest waits for statehood – some 64 years.

The display, completed in September, was the work of a group of six women attending Leadership Carlsbad from September 2023 to May 2024.

Throughout the month of December, Otero County Prison donated hand-crafted blankets, quilts, beanies and scarves to several organizations across New Mexico, Texas and Mexico, helping bring warmth and comfort to those in need during the holiday season.

Harrison told the Artesia Daily Press that the there are differences between high school and college, but the differences are subtle.

The Christmas and New Year’s holidays did not impact trout fishing across New Mexico as ideal conditions were cited in late 2025 and early 2026 in lakes and streams across the state.

In the spirit of the season, I’m devoting this week’s column to good news. Despite the dark times we think we live in, there’s a lot to buoy our spirits.

Artesia senior Kailee Padilla plans to continue her playing career after signing a letter of intent to attend Western Colorado University and continue her education and volleyball career.

The reason for Christmas is easy to explain, but difficult for many to understand.