Michael Smith

A Deep Dive into New Mexico’s Lack of Economic Freedom

 Over the past decade, New Mexico’s population edged up just 1% while neighboring states grew by an average of 12%. State employment also grew 1% while neighboring state employment growth averaged 19%.

Artesia officials ready for air show

Traffic at the Artesia Airport is expected to be heavy when Roswell hosts the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) in September.

Jesus Went Before Them

The disciples and the others that followed had already heard what Jesus had said on the other two occasions about His death.

Sport SUV for the discriminating buyer

The Sport can be ordered as a 3.0-liter inline six cylinder with a mild hybrid system that makes 355 horsepower in the Sport P360.

New Mexico Legislators Can’t Have It Both Ways

The oil and gas industry has been the backbone of New Mexico's economy for decades, contributing nearly half of the state's budget.

Artesia General Hospital celebrates Bone and Joint Center anniversary

Sandra Trujillo had knee problems. She couldn’t even walk without hurting. Lucky for her, she was in the right place and she was there at the right time.

How might we approach Holy Week?

This Sunday is Palm Sunday and it celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Southeast GOP blocks oil bills, frustrated by crime inaction

Republicans in southeast New Mexico said they were successful in blocking several bills that would have upped regulations on oil and gas operators during the 2025 legislative session, but chided Democrats who control the Legislature for not addressing public safety and crime.

I Don’t Think Getting Tough on Crime is ‘Stupid’

Democrats in the legislature either wish to totally ignore the public’s outcry to address crime.

Millions go to counties, cities for capital outlay projects via bill

About $1.2 billion in local infrastructure projects throughout New Mexico will be funded after lawmakers passed House Bill 450 on March 20, two days before the end of the 2025 Legislative Session.

Decades of work keeps Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout off Endangered List

The species is threatened by competition and hybridization with nonnative trout, such as rainbow, brook and brown trout, as well as habitat loss, drought and the effects of wildfires.

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