Artesia residents gathered downtown Sept. 12 for the monthly Oil Patch Market at Heritage Plaza, where local vendors sold homemade planters, baked goods, snacks, caps and other unique items. Food trucks, music and family fundraising activities added to the event. The next market is scheduled for Nov. 7 during Balloons, Bands and Brews.
This Caramel Apple Torte layers tender cinnamon-sautéed apples over a buttery, sour-cream cake, then finishes with a rich brown sugar caramel glaze. Perfect for fall entertaining or cozy desserts, it’s delicious warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Add a pinch of New Mexico red chile powder for subtle Southwestern warmth.
Seeing with new eyes begins with empathy: understanding what others think, feel, and experience to build stronger connections and achieve shared goals. Southeast New Mexico College President Kevin Beardmore reflects on teaching, human behavior, and the transformative power of educators who introduce students to fresh perspectives, encouraging readers to remain open to discovery and new possibilities.
Dolly Parton’s Family Banana Pudding is a nostalgic Southern-inspired dessert featuring homemade vanilla pudding, ripe but firm bananas and classic vanilla wafers.
New Mexico anglers reported mixed fishing conditions this week. Largemouth bass were biting well at Carlsbad Municipal Lake, while trout action ranged from slow to good at Bonito Lake, the Pecos River and Red River. Abiquiu Lake produced excellent walleye, crappie and bluegill fishing, and Albuquerque Area Drains offered fair to good catfish opportunities.
Create an impressive Southwest charcuterie board with smoked cheeses, cured meats, artisan breads, Hatch green chiles, pickles, olives, fruit, nuts, and flavorful dips. Bruce Lesman shares simple assembly tips for balancing textures, colors, and bold flavors, plus wine, beer, and cocktail pairings. Perfect for summer gatherings, cocktail parties, wine nights, and relaxed entertaining.
“Excuses, excuses. You’ll hear them every day. Now the devil he’ll supply them. If from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses. So to keep them folks away from church. He offers them excuses.”
A man was headed up to bed one night, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in their shed. She said she could see it from the bedroom window. He told her he hadn’t been in the shed that day. However, when he looked out the window, he saw that there were indeed people in the shed, likely stealing things.
Mashed potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods, but they become something truly special when transformed into an interactive Mashed Potato Bar. Perfect for entertaining, this build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.
