Ownership of the race track and it’s property is divided between the Miller trust, the Ruidoso Jockey Club, the Village of Ruidoso and the Trotters.

During election season, discerning truth requires more than listening to candidates’ promises; their actions, character, consistency, and follow-through matter. Reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32, this devotional contrasts words with genuine belief, reminding readers that faith is demonstrated through action. Jesus’ parable also reveals God’s surprising grace and welcomes even those society considers sinners into the Kingdom.

Artesia girls volleyball defeats Carlsbad in straight sets.

3 Keys to a win over Alamogordo.

Since 2017, Yarn United has brought Artesia residents together at the Artesia Public Library to crochet blankets, quilts and Worry Worms. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, sharing projects, techniques and yarn. For more information, contact the library at 575-746-4252.

In this reflection on altruism, the writer questions whether completely selfless acts are possible and considers why helping others matters. Experiences at a leadership workshop and Notre Dame’s Grotto lead to a spiritual conclusion: altruism is not about personal benefit or even helping someone else, but living with God and helping humanity realize its highest potential.

Artesia girls volleyball team wins over Carlsbad.

Bulldogs celebrate another score.

The two days of rainfall also bring the possibility of flooding across the state, and significant rises in water levels in the Pecos River, Rio Felix and other rivers in southeast New Mexico that could meet or exceed their banks.

Time is near for the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival.

After winning the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak series youth championship at Conchas Lake in July, Artesia senior Jonathan Chavez returns to compete in the NMBNK Classic Championship. The season-ending tournament begins Saturday at Ute Lake and concludes Sunday at Conchas Lake, where Chavez will face his brother Matt and uncle Anthony Barrera in a family rivalry.

A New Mexico constitutional amendment would replace legislators’ $247 daily per diem with an annual salary of about $67,800. The proposal raises scrutiny of the state’s unusually generous pension system, which allows legislators to retire after 10 years at any age and immediately collect benefits. One hypothetical legislator’s pension could exceed $2.18 million with cost-of-living increases.