Michael Smith

Economic impact of Ruidoso floods trickling down

ROSWELL — While tourism to Ruidoso has been disrupted by forest fires last year and catastrophic floods this year, two decades-old tourist-oriented shops in west Roswell have seen their traffic affected as well.

Fishing conditions good as fall draws near

An impending seasonal change from longer days to shorter days has not hampered fishing at New Mexico lakes this week.

J.S. Ward and Son celebrates 100 years

The insurance agency prepares for its second century of service.

Defining crisis

Our progressive legislature has, for the last few years, been quietly moving toward a single payer health system in the State in the belief that access to medical care is a ‘right’ that should not be subject to any profit motive.

Madness in Minneapolis

Leave it to a politician to take advantage of a tragedy and attempt to use it for political advantage.

Here’s your guide to Red Dirt Black Gold

Now in its 10th year, the annual festival is sponsored by Artesia MainStreet as a celebration of the region’s oil and gas industry.

NM health department issues COVID-19 health order

On Saturday, the New Mexico Department of Health issued a new health order regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Lawmakers try to understand state’s ICE detention centers

In recent reporting Patrick Lohmann of Source New Mexico dug beneath the rhetoric following a tour of the Otero County Processing Center by some members of the legislative Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Committee.

Democracy in action

Candidates for public offices throughout Eddy County signed on to run in this year’s Nov. 4 general election, which will see county voters decide on a slate of public offices including city councils, school boards and various other elected bodies.

The True Light

I want you to pay close attention to what John says about the one who hates his brother.

New Mexico opens applications for $40 million to treat brackish water

Officials from the state’s environment department and office of the state engineer told lawmakers last week they planned to roll out the program to distribute $40 million in grants and contracts for brackish water treatment.

Luján, Heinrich sign onto U.S. Senate bill to establish federal right to abortion

New Mexico, prior to the SCOTUS’ decision overturning Roe v. Wade, had repealed an antiquated law criminalizing abortion, and enacted additional protections after the decision.

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