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Garrison Named Safety Award Winner

The Long Rope Safety Award is dedicated to all linemen in New Mexico who have been killed or injured on the job.

Artesia student awarded OSU scholarship

From staff reportsArtesia student Braden Fuentes, was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026...

SENMC’s Alpha Rho XI Phi Theta Kappa chapter recognized

Southeast New Mexico College congratulates the SENMC Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Alpha Rho XI Chapter for its recognition as one of the top 100 chapters internationally at the 2025 Catalyst Convention that was held April 3 - 5 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ironman coming to Ruidoso

RUIDOSO – Ruidoso, quickly becoming known as a prime destination for triathlon excellence, will be the site of an Ironman event, July 11-12, 2026.

Entertainment guide offered to readers

The Artesia Daily Press’ entertainment guide is available inside this edition with all your TV and streaming schedules, feature stories, puzzles and games.

Council throws a flag on youth football

The city of Artesia’s recreation department will change its tackle football program for fifth and sixth graders to flag football following a vote by the City Council on Tuesday, April 8.

Jimenez acquitted in 2017 murder case

Michael Jimenez wiped tears from his eyes as a jury acquitted him of first-degree murder after a six-day trial ended Monday in Carlsbad.

Lujan Grisham signs oil fee hike into law

Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sen. George Munoz (D-4) who chairs the powerful Senate Finance Committee that devises the state’s budget each year, raised the cap on royalty rates oil companies pay as a percentage of their proceeds from operations on State Trust land. 

Idaho lab sends 7,500 waste shipments to WIPP

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad has received about 7,500 shipments of nuclear waste from Idaho since the facility opened in 1999.

Million Dollar Jackpot eludes Capitan breakaway roper

The sport of breakaway roping requires blinding speed, bullseye accuracy and at least a smidgen of patience. But patience isn’t easy.

Artesia officials ready for air show

Traffic at the Artesia Airport is expected to be heavy when Roswell hosts the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) in September.

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