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Feds to spend $230M to buy out Ruidoso properties threatened by floods

The plan will see the federal agency pay local landowners for their properties if they are proven to be in danger of future flood damage.

The stars of Eddy County come out for a good cause

Sandra Borges, executive director of Artesia-based nonprofit the PY Foundation won the "Mirror Ball" trophy.

SENMC health clinic opens in April in Carlsbad

The Health Clinic at Southeast New Mexico College is piloting walk-in clinic hours to the community next month.

Police Blotter

From the crime files of the Artesia Police Department.

Guns stolen from Carlsbad gun shop

At least three people broke into a mail service business in Carlsbad that doubles as a gun store, making off with several firearms, police said.

Street projects, subdivision updates part of Artesia City Council meeting

A project to repair one of Artesia’s busiest roadways on 26th Street is in its final stages as another begins on 8th Street.

Popular spring car show and cruise returns to Artesia

The Main Event Car Show and Cruise is nearing its third decade in Artesia.

GOP candidates rally for support in Artesia

Arguments for reforming New Mexico policies to cut down on crime and cultivate a “business friendly” economy are what Doug Turner hopes will get him elected governor.

New Mexico GOP primary election candidates met in Artesia. Here’s who was there

Ahead of the June 2 Primary Election in New Mexico, a gathering of Republican leaders and candidates met in Artesia, March 18, 2026 at Kith and Kin.

Gov. signs bill to fund oil well cleanup

More state funds will go toward cleaning up abandoned oil wells after a bill was signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Artesia Police and teens engage in Nerf War at library

Kids and Artesia police officers had a night of fun at the Artesia Public Library.

Electric vehicle lawsuit dismissed

An Artesia-based lawsuit aiming to overturn state requirements for electric vehicle charging capacity at new buildings throughout New Mexico was dismissed in district court.

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