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City spends thousands on water well fix

Drilling for a new groundwater well in Artesia was at a standstill due to an “unheard of” mishap at the site, the contractor reported to city councilors during their June 10 meeting.

‘Abysmal’ turnout blamed for hospital levy’s defeat

A tax levy that produced about $7 million in revenue for Artesia General Hospital last year was rejected by voters in a June 3 mail-in election as hospital leaders sought a four-year renewal.

Eddy County questions ‘sanctuary’ list inclusion

The federal government’s designation of Eddy County as a “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants drew pushback from county commissioners during their Tuesday, June 10, meeting as local officials maintained they were supportive of President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on immigration.

Artesians gather for Oil Patch Market

Artesia shoppers were treated to homemade goodies Saturday at the Oil Patch Market.

Artesia Police blotter

Here's the latest on the Artesia crime front.

Artesia Garden Club and City of Artesia honor Blue and Gold Star families

Artesia has two new memorials honoring the families of military members.

Ruidoso rises from the ashes

Everybody who was here a year ago has a story about what they did when they realized the South Fork Fire was out of control and coming our way. Here’s mine.

Eddy County Shooting Range opens

Dignitaries from everywhere gathered in Artesia Tuesday.

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.

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