May 11, 2025
Faith and family keeps Artesia mom balanced
Born 53 years ago at the Fort Bliss Army installation in El Paso to a teenage mother, Renee Kraft was adopted at six weeks of age and grew up in Kermit, Texas.
Michael Smith
New county building project underway
Eddy County Commissioners opted last year to move forward with a proposal to shift both the county’s administrative office and its jail from Carlsbad’s downtown area.
Magical May Moments
Post-secondary education is not compulsory. It is up to a student to invest money, time, and effort in pursuing a college degree.
Please God, make the next pope like the last one
The conclave of cardinals is set to begin their deliberations on May 7.
Nobody considers Social Security an entitlement
In New Mexico, 468,000 people get a Social Security check. Another 55,000 receive Supplemental Security Income.
Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves
As a Christian I cherish the hymns. I have many favorites, both old and new that are a blessing to me.
Artesia represented at Special Olympics Summer Games
The Area IV Special Olympics Summer Games were in Carlsbad Saturday.
A vampire movie that is so much more
Some people have described Sinners as a vampire horror flick.
Artesia High to plant seeds from space
Artesia High School announces they received an Artemis Moon tree seed, part of NASA’s Artemis I mission (November 16 - December 11, 2022).
Carlsbad hosts Summer Games
Special Olympians from southeast New Mexico, including Artesia are scheduled to compete Saturday.