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Artesia Downtown Lions Club honors November Students

Steven Williams is the son of Ronnie and Angela Williams with four siblings Kaden, Bradley, Matthew, Elisabeth.

Artesia police answer calls, make arrests

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime files. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Rethinking the American Revolution

The USA is a miracle, and the revolution that made it possible could easily have gone the wrong way.

Deadly horse disease spreads into New Mexico

A disease that can prove fatal to horses spread into southern New Mexico and state officials are warning owners to take steps to prevent further infection.

Health of New Mexicans put at risk by energy gridlock?

In this era of political division, bipartisan support is necessary for our country and state to continue to move forward.

Kayak fishing season welcomes new director, tournaments

The season starts March 21 at Conchas Lake in northeast New Mexico near Tucumcari.

Congressman Steve Pearce in southeast New Mexico for book signings

More than a decade ago, I spent a couple years of my working career basically behind the wheel of a red Chevy pickup truck driving Congressman Steve Pearce around southern New Mexico to town hall meetings and similar events.

Three keys to winning state title for Bulldogs

If it were easy, every team would beat the teams they play twice: once in the regular season and then in the playoffs.

The perfect turkey recipe for Thanksgiving dinner

A fresh turkey is fairly easy. Bring the fresh turkey out of the refrigerator to warm up for several hours on the big morning to ensure even cooking later.

Book Review: You Had a Good Home, But You Left

Vietnam War veteran. Owner of a multimillion-dollar company. Congressman. But beyond all those accomplishments, Steve Pearce made perhaps his most indelible contribution while soaring high above the earth, alone in the cockpit of a single-engine Mooney.

Opinion: Fire hazard mounts as FEMA, Forest Service shrink in Mora County

It’s odd because this disaster has its own pot of money. The fires were the government’s fault, so Congress created a $5.45 million fund to fully compensate victims. So far, the office has paid $3.2 billion.

Artesia students host version of Macy’s Day Parade

The students began the study with the story, “Balloons Over Broadway.” 

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