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Artesia boutique offers affordability for customers

The store is new but Archunde’s appreciation for affordability dates back at least to 2020 when she was selling online for a company called Paparazzi Accessories, and a single mom thanked her for selling $5 jewelry.

Lucero guilty of 1st degree murder

Acadio Lucero gazed stoically toward the 12 jurors who found him guilty of first-degree murder on Friday, June 6, for shooting a man during a 2023 argument outside the Artesia Police Department.

NMOGA an advocate for Lea County’s oil and gas industry

Missi Currier, NMOGA chief executive officer and president, spoke Tuesday during the annual conference at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs.

Goat milk offers clean proposition for Artesia family

An accountant by trade, Artesia resident Rachael Joy found a hobby four years ago that could be a full-time vocation someday.

One Thing Marketing celebrates opening

Since 2011, the company helped more than 200 home service businesses generate more than 2 million leads and over $650 million in revenue.

New AD hired at Artesia Schools

With no fanfare and little public discussion ahead of the decision, Artesia High School football coach Jeremy Maupin has replaced Brian Taylor as Artesia’s athletic director.

Murder trial begins for suspect in Artesia Public Safety Complex shooting

If convicted, Lucero could face life in prison.

Artesia police report low crime, new tools

Artesia’s violent crime rate in 2025 was 2.1%, according to the report, an improvement from 3.6% in 2024.

Eddy County listed as ‘sanctuary’ for migrants

Hutchinson said that as sheriff his oath to defend the constitution will be upheld “without discrimination.”

Artesia General Hospital mill levy defeated

The vote was 638 against, and 605 for, as of June 4.

Ft Stanton Historical Site threatened by wildfire

State Forestry Division spokesman George Drucker said in a statement that three buildings sustained serious damage in the blaze, which was dubbed the Camp Fire.

Eddy County listed as ‘sanctuary’ for migrants

Eddy County may be in the sights of the federal government as a so-called “sanctuary” county for undocumented migrants, according to a list published Thursday, May 29, by the Department of Homeland Security.

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