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Culinary Confidential: Watermelon Gazpacho with Fresh Mint is a good start

Serve in chilled glasses or bowls for an elegant presentation.

Artesia City Council looks to address budget ‘deficit.’ Here is what we know

The projected deficit is the result of overbudgeting expenses and underbudgeting revenue.

State Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez: Why I’m fighting to end New Mexico’s income tax

Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

‘Death Ridge’ delay brings early summer rain as drought persists

The area had received about 5.56 inches of rain since January as of July 8 – more than last year’s total of 4 inches but less than the 6.34 average for southeast New Mexico, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Finding peace on the water: Artesia fisherman enjoys sport after late beginning

A 2023 graduate of Artesia High School, Chavez focused on football, baseball, track and field, and even bowling during his high school years, leaving little time or motivation for his uncle’s favorite sport. But this summer all that changed.

Eddy County has hot fishing spots this week for white bass and catfish

Fishing for white bass at Brantley Lake between Artesia and Carlsbad was fair to good using spinners.

Wire thieves sought by Eddy County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly taking 120 feet of copper wire

Deputies with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office were called June 3 to a water pump site near the 1400 block of East Wood Avenue operated by Walterscheid Farms.

Artesia celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with all kinds of family events

For America’s 250th birthday, a series of patriotic events took place in Artesia, including the annual parade and fireworks.

Paul Gessing: Rebates now, tax reform later

Rebates are a temporary, one-time fix that are needed in part because the next governor won’t take office until January and the Legislature won’t be able to pass rebates until the 2027 session which means New Mexicans wouldn’t benefit until at least March of 2027.

Trip Jennings: A case for life long learning. It’s called journalism

People have wondered why I made a career of journalism. There are many reasons, but one I come back to again and again is that I love learning.

Roswell celebrates ‘Out of this planet’ life with UFO Festival

This year marks the 79th anniversary of the 1947 “Roswell Incident,” when rancher W. W. Brazel and other locals discovered unusual debris resembling tinfoil and what they claimed were alien bodies on Brazel’s ranch in Roswell.

Artesia mayor proclaimed Tennis Appreciation Day as the sport sees growth with courts at Jaycee Park

For the mayor, the proclamation is about more than just the sport—it is about the community impact.

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