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Lawsuit filed over imperiled Pecos River turtle

A struggling turtle native to the waters of New Mexico, including the Pecos River, is at the center of a federal lawsuit.

Lawmakers push crime bills ahead of New Mexico legislative session

Lawmakers will have until Feb. 4 to introduce legislation.

Ruidoso Downs out of business after flood and fire damage

Officials with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track announced today that the entire 2026 race meet will be held at the Downs of Albuquerque this year.

Oilfield water solutions struggle in New Mexico, Permian Basin, locals say

Produced water is mostly brought to the surface from the same underground rock formations, or shale, that yield crude oil and natural gas.

Eddy County sending $4M to Carlsbad for housing

A Carlsbad housing development was given a $4 million boost by Eddy County and will see apartments and homes installed on the south end of the city.

Sen. David Gallegos running for New Mexico Lt. Gov

Sen. David Gallegos (R-41) of Eunice announced his campaign in an early morning Facebook post on Thursday.

New Mexico Democrats outline priorities ahead of lawmaking session in Santa Fe

In New Mexico, 30-day sessions are dedicated to the budget and matters the governor calls for the Legislature to take up.

Lawmaker calls on Gov. Lujan Grisham to address juvenile crime during session

Juvenile crime has been a top priority for Republicans, as Reeb said New Mexico copes with high juvenile crime rates.

Bar Ditch Bistro food truck settles in Artesia

Twice retired Hagerman resident Benny Griffin embarked on a third career after his wife suggested he needed to find a way to pay for monthly fishing trips.

Alex Ross joins Artesia Daily Press as legislative reporter

Alex Ross’ first trip out west took him about 2,000 miles from Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Havre, Montana, in a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo.

$300M in New Mexico land rented to oil companies

A $300 million auction of public land in New Mexico was driven by federal policies more friendly to the fossil fuel industry, officials said.

Lincoln County’s Rex Wilson named to fill vacant Senate seat

Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson was appointed Wednesday, Jan. 7, to fill the District 33 state Senate seat.

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