Featured

Carlsbad Energy Summit to Explore the Permian Basin’s National Impact

News
Carlsbad’s annual Mayor’s Energy Summit will examine how Permian Basin oil and gas production affects the national energy industry and local economy. Scheduled for Oct. 22, the event features Bureau of Land Management, industry and business leaders, a workforce award, technology and economic-impact presentations, and former NFL player Mark Ingram II as keynote lunch speaker.

Fall Outdoor Adventures in Southeast New Mexico: Hiking, Wildlife and Off-Roading

Community
As autumn brings cooler temperatures to southeast New Mexico, outdoor enthusiasts can explore sinkhole lakes, wetlands, sand dunes, rugged OHV trails, and mountain landscapes. Highlights include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, birdwatching, off-roading, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing at Bottomless Lakes State Park, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Mescalero Sands, Haystack Mountain, and Lincoln National Forest.

El Rito Media Newspapers Win 43 Awards at New Mexico Press Association Banquet

News
El Rito Media’s five New Mexico newspapers won 43 awards at the New Mexico Press Association’s annual banquet in Albuquerque. The Ruidoso News led with 18 honors, followed by the Carlsbad Current-Argus with 10, Rio Grande Sun with seven and Alamogordo News with four. Artesia Daily Press also earned top honors, underscoring the company’s strength in local and digital journalism.

Gregg Hull Pledges CYFD Transparency in New Mexico Governor Race at Artesia Campaign Stop

News
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull pledged to prioritize child welfare and improve transparency at New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department during an Artesia campaign stop. His proposals include rebuilding trust with foster parents, nonprofits and investigators, and ensuring stable placements for children. Democrat Deb Haaland has proposed replacing CYFD with an independent commission.

Hull Connects with Community Members, Government Leaders in Artesia

News
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull met with community members and government leaders during a 90-minute gathering at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

Hull Supports Legislative Limits on Governor’s Emergency Powers

News
Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull says he would sign legislation limiting the duration of New Mexico governors’ emergency orders and requiring legislative oversight for extensions. The proposal follows pandemic-era restrictions and prior efforts by former Rep. Greg Nibert to impose 30- or 90-day limits. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration opposes the changes, citing potential emergency response delays.

Hermosa Principal Promises Princess-and-Frog Challenge From Spirit Run Hits $40,000

News
Hermosa Elementary’s 30th annual Spirit Run is nearing its $40,000 fundraising goal, with nearly $32,000 collected by Oct. 16. Principal Kaci Whitmire has promised to dress as a princess and kiss a frog if students reach the target. Proceeds support school supplies, shirts, incentives, holiday activities, transportation and student rewards, with community groups helping celebrate.

Yarn United Connects Artesia Crafters Through Creativity and Community

Community
Yarn United brings Artesia-area crafters of all skill levels together at the Artesia Public Library on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Members crochet afghans, blankets and worry worms, share skills and materials, and welcome knitters. The group fosters creativity, friendship and stress relief, while many participants donate their handmade creations to local causes.

Youth in the spotlight on day two of XTERRA

News
Young athletes took center stage on the second day of XTERRA World Championship racing in Ruidoso.

Art in the Park Brings Arts, Music and Family Fun to Artesia

Community
Artesia’s annual Art in the Park brought scores of visitors to Central Park Friday and Saturday for a celebration of local arts and culture. Sponsored by the Artesia Arts Council, the event featured food trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, face painting, the Artesia High School band and a Runyan Ranches petting zoo.

Sullivan Middaugh wins his first XTERRA world championship

Sports
Sullivan Middaugh won the XTERRA World Championship Saturday to earn his first full-triathlon world title and a $20,000 prize.

France’s Paties wins women’s XTERRA World Championship

News
France’s Alizee Paties captured her first XTERRA World Championship, validating her No. 2 world ranking and claiming her fifth triathlon gold of the year.

R2Doso Con Returns to Ruidoso With Celebrities, Cosplay and Iconic Cars

News
R2Doso Con returns to the Ruidoso Convention Center Oct. 17-18 for its second year, bringing comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay and celebrity guests to the mountain community. Fans can see the Batmobile, Mystery Machine and Back to the Future DeLorean, meet Star Wars talent, enter contests and tournaments, and support an event designed to boost local tourism.

Artesia Library Announces Fall and Halloween Decoration Contest

Community
Artesia residents can showcase their Halloween creativity in the Artesia Public Library’s Fall/Halloween Decoration Contest. Entries will be accepted at the library, 205 W. Quay Ave., from Oct. 17 through Oct. 22. Public judging begins Oct. 24 and continues through Halloween on Oct. 31. Entry details are available at the library’s front desk.
123...13Page 1 of 13

Recent articles