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Lujan Grisham touts early wins in legislative session

Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session and with broad bipartisan support, three bills on those subjects passed the New Mexico Senate on Friday, Jan. 23, marking a victory for the governor’s last session in office.

Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia

Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at a residence in the 1200 block of West Yucca Avenue in Artesia on an active warrant, state police said.

Around Town

A look at community events around Artesia.

Artesia thaws out

A warm up is expected as the week moves on.

Emergency Declared in New Mexico as Winter Storm Continues

Artesia and Carlsbad schools closed Monday; ENMU–Ruidoso also closed

Winter weather hits Artesia

Snow totals up to 5 inches was possible.

Immigrant detention bill advances in New Mexico

A bill to prevent state and local government entities in New Mexico from aiding federal immigrant detention moved closer to becoming law.

Ruidoso Downs shut down

Todd Fuqua and Adrian Hedden Ruidoso News No horse racing at Ruidoso Downs this year – or maybe any year Horse racing at Ruidoso Downs may be...

Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia

Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chavez County Metro Narcotics Task Force.

GOP slams Democrat policies at start of legislative session in Santa Fe

New Mexico House Republicans insisted they, not the Democratic-controlled state government, have solutions for affordability, health care and public safety in the 30-day legislative session.

Artesia welcomes new nail salon

Looking for a new place to get a pedicure and manicure, Artesia resident Laura Lujan was one of the first customers at the brand-new Lux Nails & Spa II on Tuesday.

Keithley’s Korner: Roberts says snow doesn’t appear to be Ruidoso’s friend

Ron warned that recent dry conditions and a lack of snowpack also can mean the increase in wildfire danger when the winds typically strengthen around springtime.

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