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The Contour has landed as Ruidoso gets jet plane service to Denver

An Embraer ERJ 135 passenger plane owned by Contour Airlines landed and rolled up the tarmac to the airport terminal, where village councilors and members of the business community greeted the arrival with open arms.

Sherry Robinson: Election changes favor the Sensible Center after years of frustration

Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote Eight years ago, I complained in a column that the primaries “blessed progressives and conservatives and left moderates in the dust.” Another...

Landsun Theater work progressing. Here is the latest on the downtown Artesia landmark

GWC Construction of Lovington recently moved on to the left side viewing room of the Land of the Sun Movie Theater in downtown Artesia when further examination detected additional asbestos above the room.

State Sen. Larry Scott: Amy Barela and GOP controversy should end

Ladies and gentlemen early voting starts is ongoing. Lawsuits and controversy make the Republican party look like it is inept and in complete disarray.

US Rep. Gabe Vasquez blames Trump’s tariffs, immigration policy for local housing woes during visit to Carlsbad

Vasquez, a Democrat who represents southern New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, said he was working in Congress to provide more federal housing subsidies to local communities.

Javier Sanchez: Happy Mother’s Day Mom and thanks

My mom started a business finding jobs for people with physical and mental challenges.

Former Loving police chief sentenced for impersonating officer during a 2021 arrest

Methola, 54, was found guilty Nov. 29, 2025, of a count each of impersonating an officer and battery – both misdemeanors – after police said he attempted to detain a Carlsbad man, Cody Hill, for allegedly speeding within Carlsbad city limits.

Interior Secretary Burgum discusses energy production and roles of public lands during Eddy County visit

The interior secretary also represented the U.S.’ Energy Dominance Council, which he chairs, an initiative created by President Donald Trump via an executive order in February.

Eddy County ponders a buffer zone between neighborhoods and oil and gas development

Jeannie Nichols said she is “ready to fight” against impacts she said local communities face amid growing oil and gas production in Eddy County.

Bass are biting in Eddy County this week at Brantley Lake

Information and photos provided by New Mexico Department of Wildlife Bass fishers looking for good catches should travel to Brantley Lake between Artesia and Carlsbad...

Some Republicans file lawsuits seeking Amy Barela’s removal as state GOP boss

A pair of lawsuits filed April 30 and May 1 challenged Barela’s right to serve as leader of New Mexico’s GOP while also running in the June 2 primary to retain her seat as District 2 representative on the Otero County Commission.

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