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State Police investigate alleged officer involved shooting

An alleged officer involved shooting near Carlsbad was under investigation, according to a news release from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office.

Art in the Park celebrates half-century

Kids and adults enjoyed a petting zoo, food trucks and vendors during Art in the Park.

Warm weather in southeast NM offers good fishing conditions

Predicted high temperatures around 80 degrees offer plenty of opportunities for anglers in New Mexico’s southeast corner this weekend.

What is leftwing terrorism and who gets to decide?

I owe my confusion to President Trump and his administration.

Arizona State scores late touchdown to hand No. 7 Texas Tech first loss

The Sun Devils went 75 yards in 1:26 for the winning score after Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond led the Red Raiders to a pair of touchdowns in the final 3:45 for a 22-19 lead.

Vote yes on mill levy

As a physician, helping people is not just the nature of the job; instead, it’s the driving force with which we approach each day. In my work as CEO of Artesia General Hospital, not only do I get the privilege of helping Artesia families live happier, healthier lives, but I also get the sincere honor of helping to guide our incredibly talented staff in extending that help to our entire community.

Pear cake for a cool autumn day

Every year a different vegetable or fruit takes over the spotlight. Sometimes its apples, usually it’s zucchini.

Forgiveness wins?

 In my own denomination, we do not believe that baptism is a sacrament or that it is necessary for salvation.

Carlsbad Caverns closed during shutdown

Carlsbad’s iconic underground rock formations were left inaccessible for the past two weeks as federal agencies shut down with Congress locked in a partisan stalemate over legislation to fund the government’s operations.

Downwinders documentary screened locally

Holloman Air Force Base and the Sacramento Mountains Foundation co-sponsored a free screening of the Lois Lipman movie “First We Bombed New Mexico” at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, October 11.

Keep ICE detention centers but monitor them

Ellen Bernstein, president of the Albuquerque Teachers Federation, emailed her members that Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall was an ICE supporter and cautioned teachers against field trips to McCall’s Pumpkin Patch.

In little we trust

Trust - or lack thereof -- is also an issue in the Middle East.

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