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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.

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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.

Carlsbad woman shot during fight

A fight between two men in Carlsbad last month led to a shooting and five felony charges for the alleged shooter who said he was “on a bender” in the days before the incident.

Artesia Police make arrests, respond to a number of calls

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

Ex-police chief convicted for exceeding authority

Former Loving Police Chief Frank Methola was convicted Nov. 14 of impersonating a police officer, nearly four years after he was accused of making an arrest outside of his jurisdiction.

Carlsbad woman shot during fight

Wyatt Widener, 19, was arrested Oct. 1 after police said he opened fire with a Glock handgun on Antonio Tonrabene, 25, and Lateesha Delgado, 30, hitting Delgado in the foot.

F-4 fighters join Gateway Freedom Monument in Alamogordo

Sunday morning was moving day for the F-4 fighter jet, which was transported from Alamogordo Regional Airport to take its formal resting spot at Gateway Freedom Monument.

Otero County nominates Block for vacant Senate seat

Otero County Commissioners chose State Rep. John Block (R-51) as their nominee for the vacant District 33 seat in the New Mexico Senate. The nomination came on a 2-1 vote during a special commission meeting Friday, Oct. 7.

Artesia football advances in 5A football playoffs

Bulldogs face Lovington next week in the 5A semifinals.

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