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Good fishing conditions reported in New Mexico

LifestyleJune 6, 2025

Lakes and streams around the state remain the place to be for anglers and others seeking relief from warm temperatures.

City Council eyes housing reimbursements

CommunityJune 5, 2025

A housing shortage in Artesia had city councilors looking for solutions as the council approved a program to reimburse some utility expenses for companies building housing developments in the city.

One big beautiful bill: anything but devastating

OpinionJune 5, 2025

Democrats are the best in the world at making terrible things sound great and positive things sound… devastating.

New AD hired at Artesia Schools

NewsJune 5, 2025

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

NewsJune 4, 2025

If convicted, Lucero could face life in prison.

Artesia police report low crime, new tools

NewsJune 4, 2025

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

NewsJune 4, 2025

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

Dedication fuels Special Olympics chairs

SportsJune 4, 2025

Caring for a son with developmental disabilities led to a lifelong calling for Lee and Patrick Kirksey.

Artesia General Hospital mill levy defeated

Breaking NewsJune 4, 2025

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

Artesia flag football program to feature NFL

CommunityJune 4, 2025

The City Council in April approved changing the city’s recreational 5th and 6th grade tackle football programs to flag football.

Democrats and their DEI albatrosses

OpinionJune 4, 2025

A few Democratic officeholders, activists, and pundits are finally coming to their senses that their brand is toxic to a majority of the American people.

Ft Stanton Historical Site threatened by wildfire

NewsJune 4, 2025

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.

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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