The Southwest New Mexico’s region’s food heritage began with the Ancestral Puebloans, who grew the “Three Sisters” crops—corn, beans, and squash—long before European contact. The Spanish arrived in the late 1500s, bringing livestock, fruit trees, garlic, and the now-iconic chile pepper. Under Mexican rule in the early 1800s, tortillas, tamales, and enchiladas became widespread. After U.S. annexation, Anglo traditions introduced flour and new baking techniques, but the core Southwest New Mexican flavors remained intact.

Students squared off in a variety of competitions hosted by the Eddy County Fair.

Here are the livestock competition results from the Eddy County Fair.

Artesia Daily Press 

The grandstands were packed at the 80th annual Eddy County Fair as rodeo fans watched bull rider Noah Lee.

Two individuals whose names are synonymous with high school sports in Alamogordo and across the state were honored recently with inductions into the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) Hall of Honor.

The fair wrapped up Saturday.

Friday night was bull riding night at the 80th Eddy County Fair in Artesia, as cowboys tested their mettle against bovine fury.

A look at community activities in and around Artesia.

 A message from Ty Houghtaling from First Baptist Church.

RUIDOSO – Volunteers from Holloman Air Force Base were out in force at the White Mountain Athletic Complex July 25.

Folmar, representing both Artesia FFA and Eddy County 4H, said it was an amazing feeling receiving the award and that she learned a lot from the experience.