Michael Smith

Thanksgiving meal cost down slightly, survey says

The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables — the turkey — dramatically decreased in price, which helped bring down the overall cost of dinner. The average price for a 16-pound frozen turkey is $21.50.

Letter to the editor addresses traffic safety concerns

I have concluded the intersection located at 16th/Bowman and Main Street is one of the most unsafe intersections in Artesia. Since the speed limit on Main Street west of 13th Street is 35-40 mph, potential accidents could be extremely significant. 

Artesia refinery explosion brings call for air monitoring

The refinery processes crude oil extracted from the surrounding Permian Basin in southeast New Mexico and West Texas, with a capacity of about 100,000 barrels of oil per day of processed crude.

The Seven-Week Advent, Virgin Mary

 Have you ever wondered about the pressure she felt?

Keithley’s Korner

Ruidoso car wash getting into the holiday spirit Tim Keithley For the Daily Press Jessica Perez hardly knew anyone in town before she moved to Ruidoso...

Opinion: Republicans are failing to communicate to Americans

Why is this not getting through? Part of it has to do with the failure to acknowledge these facts by the media, which never hesitate to blame Republicans when prices go up and the government closes.

Winter jubilee celebrates Ruidoso community, local businesses

The Ruidoso Convention Center became a winter wonderland Nov. 14-16 as visitors flocked to the annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee to enjoy vendors’ wares, tasty food and live entertainment.

Trout conditions good on New Mexico waters as Thanksgiving approaches

Tired of turkey for Thanksgiving? With fish biting at lakes and streams across the state as the holiday nears, here’s an alternative: trout served with all the Thanksgiving trimmings.

Artesia Altrusa hosts Jingle Bell Brunch fundraiser

Co-chairs Ashley Mason and Barbara Huitron said proceeds from the event will benefit Altrusa’s Student of the Month Scholarship and other projects of the service agency.

Why Jesus Came to save humanity

 First of all, Jesus came to take away our sin.

Carlsbad woman shot during fight

A fight between two men in Carlsbad last month led to a shooting and five felony charges for the alleged shooter who said he was “on a bender” in the days before the incident.

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