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State Fair announces near-record attendance

New Mexicans from all corners of the State convened at Expo New Mexico to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage, arts and culture.

The Antichrist and Antichrists

 The antichrist is associated with the last times – the end of this world as we know it.

Former APS employee runs for school board

Artesia native and resident Dennis Garcia is a retired Artesia Public Schools (APS) educator and administrator and is running for school board in District 1 against incumbent David Conklin.

Behind the scenes of democracy

Weeks before this year’s election, staff at the Eddy County Clerk’s Office were hard at work testing and certifying the machines used by voters to choose their elected leaders for the next four years.

Early voting begins

Early voting starts today for the 2025 General Election, with candidates for several local offices vying for the posts.

Trinity Site 80th anniversary commemoration: The bunkers

According to Jim Eckles in his book “Trinity,” a few small instrumentation bunkers were also constructed closer to ground zero.

Around Town

A look at community events around Artesia.

Around Town

Here is a look at community events around Artesia.

Yard of the Week

After 14 years of residing at 2204 W Bullock, Randy and Melanie Dipple have finally gotten their yard about where they want it.

Vibe

The book of Ecclesiastes speaks of both good times and bad.

Storm changes plans on final day of Red Dirt Black Gold

The final night of the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival in downtown Artesia was officially rained out.

Over 360 Artesia Students to Participate in NDI New Mexico Residency Program

In addition to providing a creative and celebratory community event, the Residency Program will offer NDI New Mexico’s highly effective teaching methodology that incorporates dance instruction with live musical accompaniment and emphasizes social-emotional skills such as teamwork, self-confidence, and self-discipline that are critical to children’s long-term development. 

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