March 17, 2025
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LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!
A three-peat awaits the Artesia Bulldogs football team in 2024 and Friday’s season opener against the Carlsbad Cavemen is the first step back to the postseason.Last season the Bulldogs claimed state title number 32 in a 35-21 win over the Roswell Coyotes at the Bulldog Bowl.The win marked Artesia’s second 5A title in as many seasons for head coach Jeremy Maupin.Last year in the Eddy County War in Carlsbad, Artesia defeated the Cavemen 55-7 in the first game in the march toward the state title.Along with last year’s win, the Bulldogs are on a two-game winning streak against the Cavemen.
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Deadline extended for federal wildfire relief in New Mexico
New Mexicans suffering property damage and other impacts of wildfires have another 60 days to apply for federal disaster relief after a request from Gov.
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Artesia residents offer thoughts on Eddy County War
Every year Artesia and Carlsbad residents have all kind of thoughts and opinions who might win the Eddy County War.Before Friday night’s kick off at Bulldog Bowl, the Artesia Daily Press polled some residents on the 2024 edition of the annual football fight for Eddy County.“The Eddy County War is always a big game,” said former Eddy County Commissioner Royce Pearson.“I recall an Artesia coach, not raised in Artesia, saying ‘it was a non-district game anyway.
Read MoreArtesia residents offer thoughts on Eddy County WarMore from the Eddy County Commission Meeting
As reported on our front page today, the Eddy County Commission accepted the resignation of County Manager, Roberta Gonzales.
Read MoreMore from the Eddy County Commission MeetingFrom the Superintendent
Dear APS Families,It’s Friday Night Bulldog Football time again so I want to take a moment to address a matter of utmost importance – the safety and well-being of our students during the games.Last football season, we implemented the new protocol of not allowing students to walk around Bulldog Bowl during the football games. We will again put this protocol into place this season. It provided our fans with the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening without having to dodge students as well as cutting down on the fights. We received positive feedback from staff, students and fans on how much nicer it was at our games. Please remind your student that unless they have a reserved seat ticket, they must sit in the general admission section or the student section.
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Feds using aircraft to study air quality in Permian Basin oilfields
Helicopters will take to the skies of southeast New Mexico and West Texas as the federal government evaluates the extent of air pollution caused by oil and gas production in the booming Permian Basin.
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Kelli Smith guilty on child abuse charges in grandson’s overdose death
A 12-person jury convicted Kelli Smith of the same child abuse charges handed down to her daughter last year, after the women were accused in the 2021 death of 12-year-old Brent Sullivan from a fentanyl overdose.
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Eddy County Manager Roberta Gonzales announces resignation
Eddy County Manager Roberta Gonzales announced her resignation after 16 months on the job, said Eddy County Commission Chairperson Bo Bowen.During the Aug.
Read MoreEddy County Manager Roberta Gonzales announces resignationCity of Artesia Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting
Artesia—The City of Artesia is holding the third public meeting for the Artesia Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Artesia Recreation Center at 612 N.
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