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‘Roadless rule’ could affect Lincoln National Forest as Sen. Heinrich calls it a “Trojan Horse”

The so-called “Roadless Rule,” adopted in 2001 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, affects about 45 million acres of federal public land in the U.S., including 1.6 million acres in New Mexico national forests.

Sherry Robinson: New Mexico: ‘A brilliant destiny awaits her’

New Mexicans had no experience with democracy. They had been under the thumb of Spain and Mexico for more than two centuries and in 1846 became wards of a corrupt U.S. military occupation.

Tom Wright: The conflict that built a nation

This country has experienced much in the 250 years of its existence.

El Rito Media welcomes Trina Thomas as advertising sales executive

El Rito Media was founded with the purchase of the Rio Grande Sun in 2022, acquired the Artesia paper in 2023 and expanded further in June 2024 by purchasing the other three properties from Gannett, all with the mission of focusing on community-driven journalism.

WIPP halts waste disposal and might be on hold until August, per officials

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU), which is clothing materials, equipment and other debris irradiated during nuclear activities.

New Mexico officials look to stop screwworm spread as Lea County case deemed ‘inactive’

The case was downgraded to "inactive" on Friday, June 19 as the dog recovered from its infection.

Javier Sanchez: A frightening reality

Last week, Elon Musk became the planet’s first trillionaire with the IPO of SpaceX. He has brought tremendous ingenuity, wealth, inspiration and leadership to literally billions of people on this planet.

Trout fishing in Lincoln County offers relief from Artesia June heat

Trout conditions at Alto Lake were particularly good using Kastmasters and worms.

Tom Wright: Remember the past to preserve the future

“A nation that forgets its past has no future” is often attributed to Winston Churchill.

Cloudcroft woman sentenced for husband’s murder after 2025 indictment

Deana Thetford, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, tampering with evidence and forgery on June 4.

David Grousnick: Jesus’ instructions for dangers and hardships

So, what does Jesus do? Sell them life insurance? Give them bullet-proof vests? Teach them how to diffuse conflict?

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