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Murder charges dropped in 2022 shooting

Charges were dropped against a Carlsbad man accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Mark Hinojos four years ago.

Steve Pearce faces confirmation hearing to helm BLM

A Republican from Hobbs, Pearce served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.

Mayoral candidates address voters during back to back Artesia forums

Artesia’s two mayoral candidates in the March 3 election faced off in a pair of candidate forums Feb. 19.

Eddy County jail project hiked to $3M

A new jail in Eddy County will cost $3 million more than projected after the county approved a contract for the work with an Albuquerque-based firm.

Lawmakers pass 74 bills during session

The bills were forwarded to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has until March 11 to sign or veto all or part of each bill. Bills not addressed by the governor are considered automatically vetoed.

George Washington by George W. Bush

As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors and the qualities they embodied. Abraham Lincoln’s resolve, Harry Truman’s decisiveness, Ronald Reagan’s optimism, and others reminded me of the challenges America has faced – and of the values that have helped us overcome them.

Artesia accepts HF-Sinclar donation

A key employer in Artesia is paying to add multiple baseball features to Jaycee Park.

Human trafficking alerts ‘false,’ police say

Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.

Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey seeks top job

He is running to replace Mayor Jonathan Henry, who is not seeking a second term. His opponent in the mayoral race is Terry Todd, a retired law enforcement official.

Artesia voters get to know mayoral candidates

Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday.

Doing Presidents Day differently: Artesia High’s Charles Moreau stands out

Presidents Day was a school holiday and the time off gave 17-year-old Artesia High School student Charles Moreau a perfect opportunity to show his patriotism.

Oil and gas supporters shoot down air pollution bill

Restrictions on air emissions from oil and gas drilling will not become law in New Mexico this year.

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