Michael Smith

Trout continue to bite across New Mexico

Anglers looking for the best trout conditions can head to fishing waters in either northern or southern New Mexico this week.

The Antichrist and Antichrists

 The antichrist is associated with the last times – the end of this world as we know it.

Culinary Confidential with Bruce

Nothing says Southwest comfort like slow-braised short ribs over creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes with fresh Mexican herbs.

Lujan Grisham signs four special session bills

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed most of the legislation passed during this week’s special session of the New Mexico Legislature, according to a news release from her office.

Special session plays ‘what if’

In the end, the Legislature can be said to have created a path toward alleviating the most damaging effects of the Trump administration’s scheduled cuts in health care coverage, at least reassuring hospital administrators and doctors that the Legislature is aware of the dangers ahead in a health care system that has been deteriorating for the past two decades.

Former APS employee runs for school board

Artesia native and resident Dennis Garcia is a retired Artesia Public Schools (APS) educator and administrator and is running for school board in District 1 against incumbent David Conklin.

Mescalero man faces federal sexual abuse charges

Torres, 45 and an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, will remain in custody pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled.

Behind the scenes of democracy

Weeks before this year’s election, staff at the Eddy County Clerk’s Office were hard at work testing and certifying the machines used by voters to choose their elected leaders for the next four years.

Letter to the editor

Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first observed in October 1987, marking the beginning of a national movement to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence and honor the strength of survivors.

Governor signs four special session bills

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed most of the legislation passed during this week’s special session of the New Mexico Legislature, according to a news release from her office.

The Same, except for…

Our success as a species is often attributed to our use of tools, our facility with language, and our mastery of fire.

From the League of Nations to the United Nations to Trump Global?

In whirlwind fashion, Trump has inserted himself into the middle of numerous border wars.

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