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State Leaders Will Determine the Fate of NM Amid Ongoing Federal Cuts

OpinionMay 14, 2025

Prominent Democrat leaders are trying to mislead folks into thinking President Donald Trump is unnecessarily targeting states and local governments with no just cause.

Artesia’s Aaron Aguilar is a torchbearer for Special Olympics

SportsMay 14, 2025

JT Keith

Police blotter week of May 13

NewsMay 13, 2025

Here is a look at some of the law enforcement activity in Artesia.

Hospital mill levy goes to voters

CommunityMay 13, 2025

The mill levy was first established in 1979, when the Artesia Special Hospital District was established, and renewed by voters every four years since.

Bill would undue Permian Basin lizard protections

NewsMay 13, 2025

A pair of Republican congresspeople – one from West Texas and the other from Kansas – argued that without a legislative remedy, an imperiled lizard could threaten the U.S. oil and gas industry.

Numbers

LifestyleMay 13, 2025

Our lives are filled with numbers.

Short-sighted taxation on oil and gas: a recipe for disaster

OpinionMay 13, 2025

The recent push for the Equalization Act, which aims to impose higher taxes on the oil and gas sector, flies in the face of these established principles.

Five reasons the Artesia boys’ baseball team reclaimed the District 4-4A title

SportsMay 13, 2025

Five reasons the Artesia boys' baseball team reclaimed the District 4-4A crown

Artesia Double District 4-4A champs ands runner ups

SportsMay 12, 2025

Artesia District 4-4A doubles tennis champions and runner ups are Artesia’s Breckyn Miller, on the left, Kirklyn Miller, Adrian Harvey and on the right, Anna Neatherlin. Provided by Artesia tennis team.

Faith and government

OpinionMay 12, 2025

Cal Thomas Last week, President Trump announced the establishment of a White House Faith Office. Its purpose, as described in a White House announcement, is...

Softball tournaments turned the season around for the Artesia Lady ‘Dogs

SportsMay 11, 2025

Softball tournaments turned the season around for the Artesia Lady ‘Dogs

Women’s Health Clinic to open May 12

LifestyleMay 11, 2025

Artesia General Hospital is expanding its women’s healthcare services with the opening of the Vibrant Women’s Health Clinic.

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 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

What’s happening in the community? Here are some things to check out

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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