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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.

Eddy County’s creative side shines in Recycled Art Display at Artesia Library

Some Eddy County residents got creative this month taking trash and making it into a community art display which can be viewed through March 28 at the Artesia Public Library.

Get out the vote

Candidates for statewide political races were chosen for the June primary election by Republicans and Democrats during dueling pre-primary conventions held Saturday, March 7, in the Ruidoso area.

Carlsbad-Denver flights begin at city’s airport

Direct flights from Carlsbad to Denver began last week on 30-seat jets.

Senate committee supports Pearce for BLM director

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was approved by a U.S. Senate committee to become director of the federal Bureau of Land Management.

County cracking down on overgrown weeds

Eddy County proposed tighter rules for overgrown properties officials said are causing fire hazards in rural areas.

New Mexico governor signs suite of health care bills

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning signed medical malpractice reform and three other bills aimed at boosting health care affordability, prohibiting certain facility fees and supporting hospitals that honor Medicaid into law.

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