Michael Smith

Steve Pearce talks new book at signing in Artesia

Steve Pearce’s memories of warfare unfolded as he drew nearer to Vietnam in the spring of 2016.

New Mexico’s economic freedom now dead last

In a study published earlier this year, we highlighted the fact that New Mexico was the only state in the US to have lost economic freedom since 1981. We now know that it is worse than we thought.

Police identify skeletal remains found in Artesia

Artesia police identified human bones found in September as belonging to a transient man last seen three years ago when he was released from jail.

Bring home a live Christmas tree from the Lincoln National Forest

The Christmas tree season runs until Wednesday, Dec. 31st.

Victims identified in Alamogordo plane crash

The aircraft was an American Aviation model AA-1A with a Fixed Wing Single-Engine, according to the Federal Aviation Administration Registry.

Artesia gets in Christmas spirit

Community gets ready to usher in the holiday season.

Ski trade organization believes success awaits state ski slopes

The winter weather outlook for December through March, issued Oct. 16 by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, predicted below normal rain and snow chances for the state along with above normal temperatures.

Holiday season doesn’t stop trout fishing in New Mexico

With Thanksgiving behind us and the Christmas-New Year holidays in sight, ’tis the season for trout as anglers report ideal conditions in waters across New Mexico.

Distance learning must put students ahead of profits

Distance education must be part of New Mexico’s education future, but only if programs meet or exceed state standards, operate transparently, and accept responsibility for results.

Western New Mexico community and county awarded Fire Protection Grants

The city of Lordsburg was awarded $347,500 to purchase a new Wildland Brush Truck.

Trinity Temple hosts early Thanksgiving dinner for Artesia residents

Love Feast has been an annual event for Trinity Temple Assembly of God.

The 7-Week Advent: Week 4, repentance

John the Baptist’s call to repentance is a key theme in the fourth week of our Advent series.

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