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The New Mexico Department of Wildlife, along with New Mexico State Parks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and other stakeholders are asking boaters to stop the spread of harmful invasive mussels.

Small dinosaurs’ part of Artesia Museum Scavenger Hunt

Prizes await Artesia area children if they can find hidden dinosaurs at the Artesia Museum.

David Grousnick: Jesus is the answer as America resembles 18th Century England

Here is this week's message from the First Christian Church Artesia.

Two Artesia High School students earnt United Way, ConocoPhillips awards Eddy County scholarships

Nine Eddy County residents will each receive $2,500 scholarships from the United Way of Eddy County, thanks to a partnership with ConocoPhillips and a very successful Cinco De Mayo Golf Tournament.

Bass biting in Sierra County lakes region, trout fishing is good in northern New Mexico

At Elephant Butte Lake, white bass fishing was good using lures.

Quenched celebrates Artesia opening with energy drinks and specialty sodas on West Main Street

Quenched is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artesia Chamber of Commerce looks ahead to vibrant summer programming for kids and adults. Here are some details.

Artesia’s Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate community and youth with preparations in full swing for a summer activity fair and the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities.

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.

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...

David Grousnick: Living a language and the way it adapts over time

The difference between learning a language and living a language is revealed by how well we understand the unique idioms of our new TGiF world.

Artesia fifth graders add color with 2nd mural on JJ Clarke paying homage to new Rec. Center and current Aquatic Center

The mural is a continuation of a community mural painted last summer that depicted life and the recreational uses of a major storm drainage system through Artesia.

Artesia school children paint part two of Eagle Draw Mural. Here are some pictures and some details.

Fifth graders from Yucca Elementary School in Artesia took a break from class Monday to pain a second mural near Eagle Draw.

What is an act of servanthood? Pastor David Grousnick has the answer

Eric Clapton, arguably one of the greatest living rock guitarists, wrote a heart wrenching song about the death of his four-year-old son

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