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Editorial angers Artesia hospital bosses; we’ll take the heat, keep fighting

Folks at Artesia General Hospital apparently have confused the Hippocratic Oath with the Hypocritic Oath.

Hornets and Bulldogs have football history

The No. 1-ranked District 5A Artesia Bulldogs football team will face a new challenger in the No. 8 Highland Hornets in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Nusenda Credit Union state football playoffs at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bulldog Bowl.

New Mexico Democrats say no as federal government reopens

Health care remained a sticking point for U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), whose 2nd Congressional District represents most of southern New Mexico. He voted against the funding bill, arguing it did nothing to address rising health care costs in New Mexico.

Carlsbad City council candidate arrested for sexual assault

A former candidate for Carlsbad City Council was arrested for sexual assault and child abuse, the day after concluding his losing bid in the Nov. 4 election.

$15.6 million housing plan approved by county

A plan approved unanimously by the Eddy County Commission Monday, Nov. 10, would set aside $15.6 million of county money to partner with municipalities on housing projects approved by commissioners.

Fire, food and live music liven up Artesia during Balloons and Tunes

For the 42nd year in a row, Artesia hosted Balloons and Tunes.

Artesia welcomes new names to Baish Park Veteran’s Wall

Artesia honors veterans with a ceremony.

Pearce tapped to lead Bureau of Land Management

Pearce would be in charge of an agency that oversees 245 million acres of public lands, including for recreation, cattle grazing and extraction of oil and natural gas.

New Mexico opens Medicare enrollment

The state is urging New Mexicans to take charge of their healthcare coverage by making informed choices during this year’s Medicare fall open enrollment.

Voters approve hospital mill levy

A mill levy partially funding Artesia General Hospital was approved by voters in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election.

Hooks and the Huckleberries highlight Balloons, Bands and Brews

Downtown Artesia was party central Saturday night.

Century Bank offers relief for furloughed workers during government shutdown

Century Bank announced Tuesday an initiative to aid furloughed employees affected by the current government shutdown.

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