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Adrian HeddenArtesia Daily Pressachedden@currentargus.com A mussel native to the waters of the Pecos River is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by a national nonprofit.The Texas hornshell mussel was listed in 2018 as endangered – the...

Opening date set for new Artesia Rec Center with planned festivities and fanfare

The Rec Center will be on Bowman Drive, north of JJ Clarke Drive, and next to the Artesia Aquatic Center.

Recount likely in race for New Mexico’s 66th House District

As of Wednesday, morning the New Mexico Secretary of State's website indicated a potential deadlock in the race.

City of Carlsbad, Eddy County call for IPRA reforms as requests spike

State lawmakers passed House Memorial 2 during the 2026 legislative session, leading to formation of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act Task Force.

Election Results: Deb Haaland the apparent winner in Democratic primary for governor as AP calls race. Gregg Hull leads Republicans

Vote tallies are unofficial until canvassed in a special meeting by a county commission where the ballots were collected.

Election Results: Hatch, Castaneda and Lewis unofficial winners in Eddy County

All results are unofficial and will be canvassed by Eddy County Commissioners next week.

Live Blog: Artesia residents go to the polls in the June 2 Primary Election

Stay with this website for the latest election updates.

Appeals court order demands that GOP chair Amy Barela step down

Thirteenth District Judge Cindy Mercer of Valencia County issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, May 27, blocking Barela from serving as chair amid her primary campaign for reelection to the District 2 seat on the Otero County Commission.

Mescalero man charged with kidnapping of child from Alamogordo shopping center

Virgil Chee Jr., 59, was accused of two counts of first-degree kidnapping on May 12.

Election Day is June 2. Here is a guide to get you prepared.

This year is the first where voters registered as Independent can choose a ballot for either of the major parties.

New Mexico in Depth report: Hidden donors fuel New Mexico primary ads through nonprofits. Here are more details.

Nonprofits whose primary purpose is raising or spending money to influence elections can qualify as political committees, a designation that triggers stricter donor disclosure requirements.

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