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Bar Ditch Bistro food truck settles in Artesia

Twice retired Hagerman resident Benny Griffin embarked on a third career after his wife suggested he needed to find a way to pay for monthly fishing trips.

Alex Ross joins Artesia Daily Press as legislative reporter

Alex Ross’ first trip out west took him about 2,000 miles from Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Havre, Montana, in a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo.

$300M in New Mexico land rented to oil companies

A $300 million auction of public land in New Mexico was driven by federal policies more friendly to the fossil fuel industry, officials said.

Lincoln County’s Rex Wilson named to fill vacant Senate seat

Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson was appointed Wednesday, Jan. 7, to fill the District 33 state Senate seat.

GOP sets legislative session priorities at Artesia forum

The legislators, all Republicans, fielded questions for about two hours during the meeting.

State releases climate plan aimed at zero emissions

The plan outlines 45 areas in which to meet the net-zero goal.

Artesia girls baskeball team on winning streak

The 2026 Artesia girls basketball team has absorbed some hard blows early in the season.

Two named to girls All-State teams

Recently, the New Mexico High School Coaches Association named Abigail Jowers and Marlyn Corza of Artesia to its All-State girls soccer team.

Artesia Police blotter

Information is published from the crime files of the Artesia Police Department. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Police blotter

Information is published from the crime files of the Artesia Police Department. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Murder trials to watch in 2026

Several Carlsbad area murder suspects could stand trial this year in Eddy County District Court.

Candidates file for March Artesia city elections

 Some familiar names could return to the Artesia City Council and a new mayor will take office after the March 3 municipal elections.

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