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Movie filmed in Ruidoso nominated for Oscar

The film, entitled The Lost Bus, tells the story of school bus driver Kevin McKay, who had to navigate a bus carrying 22 children and their teachers to safety during the Camp Fire, which devastated much of Paradise, California, in 2018.

Lujan Grisham-backed crime bills blocked by lawmakers

Lawmakers blocked a proposal to give more power to district judges in New Mexico to deny bail for those charged with violent crime.

Immigrant detention bill heads to House Floor

House Bill 9 was advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 28 on a 7-4 vote with all Democrats in support and Republicans voting against.

Dems block renewable energy tax bill

Following a half-hour of discussion and comments from the public, the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-4 on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to table House Bill 113.

Maggie the Bear is 21

Maggie the Bear mostly kept to herself during her 21st birthday party held Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State park.

New Mexico Rep. Jimmy Mason will not seek reelection

State Rep. Jimmy Mason (R-66) of Artesia announced Monday that he will not run for reelection later this year.

Tularosa Vineyards celebrates founder’s 89th birthday

Danette Lale believes that it was fate that brought her and David Whickham together. The real estate investor from Issaquah, Washington, was looking for a new venture.

Lujan Grisham touts early wins in legislative session

Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session and with broad bipartisan support, three bills on those subjects passed the New Mexico Senate on Friday, Jan. 23, marking a victory for the governor’s last session in office.

Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia

Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at a residence in the 1200 block of West Yucca Avenue in Artesia on an active warrant, state police said.

Artesia thaws out

A warm up is expected as the week moves on.

Emergency Declared in New Mexico as Winter Storm Continues

Artesia and Carlsbad schools closed Monday; ENMU–Ruidoso also closed

Winter weather hits Artesia

Snow totals up to 5 inches was possible.

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