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Ski trade organization believes success awaits state ski slopes

The winter weather outlook for December through March, issued Oct. 16 by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, predicted below normal rain and snow chances for the state along with above normal temperatures.

Western New Mexico community and county awarded Fire Protection Grants

The city of Lordsburg was awarded $347,500 to purchase a new Wildland Brush Truck.

The 7-Week Advent: Week 4, repentance

John the Baptist’s call to repentance is a key theme in the fourth week of our Advent series.

Artesia police answer calls, make arrests

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime files. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Deadly horse disease spreads into New Mexico

A disease that can prove fatal to horses spread into southern New Mexico and state officials are warning owners to take steps to prevent further infection.

Congressman Steve Pearce in southeast New Mexico for book signings

More than a decade ago, I spent a couple years of my working career basically behind the wheel of a red Chevy pickup truck driving Congressman Steve Pearce around southern New Mexico to town hall meetings and similar events.

Three keys to winning state title for Bulldogs

If it were easy, every team would beat the teams they play twice: once in the regular season and then in the playoffs.

Thanksgiving meal cost down slightly, survey says

The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables — the turkey — dramatically decreased in price, which helped bring down the overall cost of dinner. The average price for a 16-pound frozen turkey is $21.50.

Artesia refinery explosion brings call for air monitoring

The refinery processes crude oil extracted from the surrounding Permian Basin in southeast New Mexico and West Texas, with a capacity of about 100,000 barrels of oil per day of processed crude.

Keithley’s Korner

Ruidoso car wash getting into the holiday spirit Tim Keithley For the Daily Press Jessica Perez hardly knew anyone in town before she moved to Ruidoso...

Winter jubilee celebrates Ruidoso community, local businesses

The Ruidoso Convention Center became a winter wonderland Nov. 14-16 as visitors flocked to the annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee to enjoy vendors’ wares, tasty food and live entertainment.

Artesia Altrusa hosts Jingle Bell Brunch fundraiser

Co-chairs Ashley Mason and Barbara Huitron said proceeds from the event will benefit Altrusa’s Student of the Month Scholarship and other projects of the service agency.

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