Michael Smith

Trustworthy Saying

Five times in the New Testament, the phrase “here is a trustworthy saying” appears.

NMSU study finds teacher shortage declines in state

The report indicates a continuing trend in an overall decrease in educator vacancies in New Mexico.

Fish still biting despite shorter days and cooler weather

Between Carlsbad and Artesia at Brantley Lake, fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good using plastic crawdads.

Space Museum names executive director

Karen Kincaid Brady is set to become the executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Space History.

Halloween comes early to downtown Artesia

The fun was part of Trick or Treat MainStreet.

Pride

I heard about a fifth grader who came home from school so excited. She had been voted “prettiest girl in the class.”

County supports landfill expansion

The proposed expansion to the landfill’s size would mean acquiring about 80 acres from the Bureau of Land Management.

The time is now for energy permitting reform

New Mexico stands in a unique position to leverage our vast energy resources – both traditional oil and gas and renewables – while also preserving environmental stewardship for our public lands.

Artesia MainStreet offers early Halloween

Saturday Artesia area residents have the chance to trick or treat early in downtown Artesia.

Republican Land Commission candidate visits Artesia

Perry defines himself as a conservationist and believes in wise use of natural resources.

Government shutdowns should be unthinkable

Critics may paint Obamacare as some form of socialized medicine that benefits bums, but from my perspective as a business journalist, it’s an economic underpinning for the self-employed and small businesses that can’t offer insurance.

Mill levy will ensure quality service

Artesia is a unique and close-knit community - one filled with pride, hard work, and a genuine commitment to taking care of one another. That spirit is reflected daily in the work done at Artesia General Hospital.

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