Deputies with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office were called June 3 to a water pump site near the 1400 block of East Wood Avenue operated by Walterscheid Farms.

The newspaper first founded in the 1900s announced Monday that it was “ceasing operations.”

For America’s 250th birthday, a series of patriotic events took place in Artesia, including the annual parade and fireworks.

Dub married his high school sweetheart, Dewana Lou Berry, one week after her graduation in 1955.

Rebates are a temporary, one-time fix that are needed in part because the next governor won’t take office until January and the Legislature won’t be able to pass rebates until the 2027 session which means New Mexicans wouldn’t benefit until at least March of 2027.

Police were called to the scene at about 7:20 p.m. July 11 at an apartment complex operated by the Artesia Housing Authority

People have wondered why I made a career of journalism. There are many reasons, but one I come back to again and again is that I love learning.

The Detroit Tigers draft Artesia right-handed pitcher Jack Byers in the 17th round of the 2026 MLB Draft

This year marks the 79th anniversary of the 1947 “Roswell Incident,” when rancher W. W. Brazel and other locals discovered unusual debris resembling tinfoil and what they claimed were alien bodies on Brazel’s ranch in Roswell.

Children of all ages sifted through dirt in kid sized swimming pools locating buried loot.

The Artesia boys soccer team hosted it soocer camp at Robert Chase Field.

For the mayor, the proclamation is about more than just the sport—it is about the community impact.