Michael Smith

Here is a look at community activities in Artesia.

From powering classrooms to producing the materials we rely on, oil and gas quietly support nearly every aspect of our educational system.

A group of New Mexico Republican state legislators and one Democrat on Monday toured the Otero County Processing Center, the state’s largest immigration detention facility.

Advocates have said the expanded law was a big win for New Mexicans affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining. But they’re also cautioning residents to not fall for potential scams that have popped up prolifically since the law was passed.

Ohana Spirit, a 3-year-old filly, has been named the 5/2 morning line favorite in the Sept. 1 running of the $700,000 All American Oaks at the of Albuquerque. The race’s purse sets an all-time record in that division and will be the eighth race on the card set for approximately 5:05 p.m.

Jumbo was built in Ohio and brought by train to the now-abandoned railroad siding in Pope, N.M.

Enter the Dutch baby pancake. It’s based on German pancakes (pfannkuchen) but it’s not Dutch and no babies are involved in making them.

Participants must be comfortable exploring historic buildings and stairs by flashlight beam and walking through areas usually off-limits to the public.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, near Carlsbad, and Lincoln National Forest near Alamogordo are preparing for an influx in visits for the holiday that marks a final chance to experience summer weather in the outdoors before fall sets in.

Recently, my church held our annual budget meetings, and they were delightful.

For 16 years, Jim and Kathy Wadkins have been the proud owners of the plush lawn at 306 La Cuesta. 

Time to make plans for the long weekend.