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New Mexico needs a 5-Year Strategic Plan

Former Las Cruces mayor says long term planning vital.

Eddy County fears land grab in federal power transmission project

Eddy County Commissioners said landowner rights in the county would be violated if a federal project moves forward to set aside areas of the U.S., including southeast New Mexico, for developing electricity transmission.

United Way of Eddy County announces ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fundraiser

Eddy County dignitaries will participate in the United Way of Eddy County’s inaugural “Dancing with the Eddy County Stars."

Harold Parrish

Harold Dwane Parrish, 93, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1931 in Hope, New...

Donald Derrick

Donald Gene Derrick,72, was born on November 3, 1952, to Verl and Bonnie Derrick in Roswell, NM. He passed away on January 22, 2025,...

Bonnie Derrick

Bonnie Estelle Derrick,97, was born on March 12, 1927, to Chester and Lorraine Carpenter in Paducah, TX. She passed away on January 22, 2025,...

Senior wrestlers set foundation at AHS

Three Artesia High seniors set the stage in year three of the wrestling program.

Judge strikes down Public Education Department’s 180-day rule

A state judge on Monday axed the New Mexico Public Education Department’s controversial “180-day rule.”

Jesus Said-I Am

An inspirational message for the day.

Swim teams prepare for district meet in Hobbs

Postseason awaits Artesia swimmers.

Dying of Thirst in an Energy Desert

There is an old saying in New Mexico that ‘Water is Life’ and it is true that without this precious substance, existence in the desert southwest would not be possible.

Artesia bowling dedicates season to cancer fight

Sports and real life often cross paths and in doing so can create bonds that last a lifetime.