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NMAA executive director talks high school sports

SportsJune 25, 2025

Dusty Young’s ascension to New Mexico Activities Association executive director was 18 years in the making.

Village outlines flash flooding preparedness

NewsJune 25, 2025

Concerned that video clips of the recent street flooding here are scaring away tourists, village officials put together a media briefing Saturday to spread the word that Ruidoso is open for business and safe for visitors.

Send us your good news

CommunityJune 25, 2025

Effective immediately, the Daily Press will be publishing any announcement it considers to be “good news” for free.

What chance did he have?

LifestyleJune 25, 2025

In the early 1920’s Philo Farnsworth was working on a farm, plowing a straight line on a potato farm. His mind was far away, thinking about the possibility of transmitting moving pictures through the air.

Arizona Policy Runs Circles Around New Mexico

OpinionJune 25, 2025

Recently, a group of business and economic leaders traveled to Phoenix, AZ to get some ideas on why the Phoenix economy is so much stronger than New Mexico’s. Ideas were exchanged and I’m sure a good time was had by all.

Artesia girls’ basketball to host camp

SportsJune 25, 2025

The camp will have two sessions, with the kindergarten through fifth graders participating from 10 a.m. to noon and the sixth through ninth graders from 1-4 p.m.

Early voting is now open in Eddy County. Here is where you can cast your ballot and who is running for office

Here are the latest crimes and arrests from the Artesia Police Department case files

Artesia Recreation Center Foundation seeks higher court’s overturn of EV lawsuit dismissal from lower court

April groundbreaking starts the process moving for a new Eddy County Detention Center in Carlsbad. Here are some details.

Special Olympians from Artesia participate in the Area IV Summer Olympics games in Carlsbad. Here are some pictures.

Scenes from Elementary Day at the Bulldog Bowl

Artesia baseball team repeats as district champs

The Artesia boys baseball team are the No. 1 seed in the 4A tournament

Artesia softball team is the No.1 seed

A look at Artesia golfers in action on Monday

Artesia fifth graders add color with 2nd mural on JJ Clarke paying homage to new Rec. Center and current Aquatic Center

Artesia school children paint part two of Eagle Draw Mural. Here are some pictures and some details.

What is an act of servanthood? Pastor David Grousnick has the answer

Around Town takes a look at community activities for everyone

Artesia and Carlsbad Mayor’s square off in friendly mini-golf competition looking to foster stronger ties with Eddy County’s two largest communities

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Festive Southwest Gazpacho Soup celebrates regional flavor. Here’s a recipe to make it

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Elevated Wedge Salad recipe serves up main course with balanced taste

Culinary Confidential: Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar with Margaritas for 10 friends to celebrate the holiday

Culinary Confidential: Stuffed Artichokes with Breadcrumbs & Cheese & Signature Dipping Sauce a delicious dish worth slowing down for

Culinary Confidential:Southwest Carne Asada with Calabacitas brings out southwestern flavors

Meghan Mooney: Charter schools strengthen public education with a fresh perspective for possible changes

Sherry Robinson: How do we reform CYFD and care for unwanted children being shuffled from place to place?

Tom Wright: Can New Mexico make a comeback from governor to Congress?

Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

Sherry Robinson: Moral rot from top to bottom at CYFD

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