Michael Smith

Jet as symbol of ‘greed and excess’ hasn’t changed in 20 years

Opinion
In August 2011 Gov. Susana Martinez stood before her predecessor’s jet, festooned with a big “SOLD” sign.

Artesia General Hospital named to national program

Lifestyle
Artesia General Hospital has been named one of 10 new participants in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program.

Artesia man accused of sex with teenage girls

News
A trial will proceed against an Artesia man who was charged with several felonies after police said he sexually assaulted two teenage girls last summer after serving them alcohol.

Long weekend brings boat safety warnings

Community
With many New Mexicans gearing up for the traditional start of the state’s boating season over Memorial Day weekend, officials are urging boaters to be vigilant about safety.

Gaining perspective on working as a journalist in the United States

Opinion
A journalist’s life in the United States is not for the timid. However, I’ve never felt physically in danger.

Artesia Police Blotter

News
Here is the latest law enforcement happenings around Artesia.

Home-cooked specialties at Rise and Dine

News
Planning for the business started in September of 2024 as both filled out paperwork to form a limited liability company along with government paperwork pertaining to taxes and food handling.

Bad political theater in Newark

Opinion
Cal ThomasPolitical theater extends back to the Greeks. William Shakespeare wrote about politics in “Coriolanus” and other plays. A personal favorite of mine was...

Measles outbreak ‘not over’ officials say

News
A measles outbreak that started in southeast New Mexico advanced north to another county in the region, as health officials last week reported the first case in Curry County along the state’s eastern border with Texas.

Lincoln County offers good fishing and cooler weather

Lifestyle
Anglers in Eddy and Otero counties seeking relief from summer-like weather this weekend might want to head to the Ruidoso area for a break from rising temperatures.

Trump to strip prairie chicken protections

News
Rancher Bret Riley believes that measures taken to save a struggling grouse in the plains of eastern New Mexico can also protect the land he relies on at his approximately 22,000-acre spread 20 miles west of Tatum.

SIMCO awards $21K in scholarships

Community
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) awarded $21,000 in scholarships to 21 high school seniors in Eddy and Lea counties.
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