Michael Smith

Push to return whole milk to schools advances

The Senate’s approval of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act could soon give schools the option to serve whole and 2% milk again.

Holiday Rum Cake with Rich Vanilla Frosting makes for a tasty treat

Moist, tender, and beautifully fragrant, this cake is soaked in a buttery rum syrup that melts into every bite. Finished with a luxurious swirl of vanilla frosting, it’s a dessert that feels both nostalgic and elegant—perfect for celebrations with family and friends.

City Council approves housing funds at special meeting

The Artesia City Council approved $500,000 for housing incentives during a special City Council meeting Monday, Dec. 15.

Health care worker compacts gain bipartisan support

A growing coalition of organizations from across the political spectrum supports New Mexico joining the interstate compacts for health care workers.

Opinion: The (non-Christmas) lists

Most of the people Time considers influential I have never heard of, so they haven’t influenced me. Maybe it’s a generational thing.

Roads that move nuclear waste could get a $20M boost

Roads used to transport nuclear waste throughout New Mexico could be maintained using $20 million in federal funds.

Commentary:Ah, the ‘70s – good vibes, fab food, nice prices

My man, my man, takin’ you outta sight with a tale that’s radical.

Around Town

Here is a look at ongoing community events in Artesia.

50 years

Mark Chino has fond memories of a steak dinner at The Inn of the Mountain Gods in 1975. He did it again Tuesday night – another New York Strip sirloin steak at Wendell’s restaurant, another $9.75 tab.

Ice hasn’t stopped trout in northern New Mexico

Despite frozen waters, anglers have reported good fishing conditions at Seven Springs Kids’ Pond, nestled in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico.

Opinion: Is AI a good investment or just the next financial bubble about to pop?

For example, 18 years ago, I quit newspapers to help found New Mexico’s first online newspaper, the New Mexico Independent. A few years after that, I co-founded the state’s first digital nonprofit media outlet, New Mexico In Depth, in the aftermath of the 2008 economic collapse.

SENMC, NM Tech sign transfer agreement

The partnership creates a transfer pathway for SENMC graduates to continue their education toward four-year bachelor’s degrees at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.

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