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Northern New Mexico ski resorts offer activities as season winds down

SportsMarch 19, 2026

Gliding across a frozen pond, fireworks and reduced prices are some of the offerings at three New Mexico ski resorts as the season wraps up this weekend.

David Grousnick: Christ’s resurrection is timeless

LifestyleMarch 19, 2026

Know Jesus and know life.

Artesia police, children have shootout at library. Here are the details

CommunityMarch 18, 2026

Monday night the Artesia Public Library turned into a battle zone as middle and high school students and Artesia law officers played capture the bulldog in the fifth annual Teen Nerf War at the Artesia Public Library.

New Mexico GOP primary election candidates met in Artesia. Here’s who was there

NewsMarch 18, 2026

Ahead of the June 2 Primary Election in New Mexico, a gathering of Republican leaders and candidates met in Artesia, March 18, 2026 at Kith and Kin.

Opinion: New leadership is needed to solve crime

OpinionMarch 18, 2026

Last week, I was walking my dogs near Kit Carson Park which runs parallel to Albuquerque’s Tingley Beach.

Dancing with the Stars returns to Eddy County

CommunityMarch 18, 2026

Locals from Carlsbad and Artesia will take to the stage for this year’s Dancing with the Eddy County Stars.

Opinion: Pass health care worker compacts this year

OpinionMarch 17, 2026

It was a big bipartisan win for New Mexicans when the legislature and governor enacted Senate Bill 1 to bring New Mexico into the interstate licensure compact for doctors.

Gov. signs bill to fund oil well cleanup

NewsMarch 17, 2026

More state funds will go toward cleaning up abandoned oil wells after a bill was signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Artesia Police and teens engage in Nerf War at library

NewsMarch 16, 2026

Kids and Artesia police officers had a night of fun at the Artesia Public Library.

Electric vehicle lawsuit dismissed

NewsMarch 16, 2026

An Artesia-based lawsuit aiming to overturn state requirements for electric vehicle charging capacity at new buildings throughout New Mexico was dismissed in district court.

Get out the vote

NewsMarch 16, 2026

Candidates for statewide political races were chosen for the June primary election by Republicans and Democrats during dueling pre-primary conventions held Saturday, March 7, in the Ruidoso area.

Eddy County’s creative side shines in Recycled Art Display at Artesia Library

NewsMarch 16, 2026

Some Eddy County residents got creative this month taking trash and making it into a community art display which can be viewed through March 28 at the Artesia Public Library.

Special Olympians from Artesia participate in the Area IV Summer Olympics games in Carlsbad. Here are some pictures.

Eddy County under flash flood watch. Here are some details.

Here is a look at the latest crimes and arrests reported by the Artesia Police Department

Oil field theft group from Texas and New Mexico indicted by a Texas federal court

GOP congressional candidates ready to turn the State of New Mexico Red. Here are some highlights from a GOP candidate forum in Artesia

A look at Artesia golfers in action on Monday

Scenes from Artesia boys baseball district championship win over Goddard on Thursday

Artesia softball team repeats as District champs

Artesia boys tennis wins District title

Artesia Bulldogs baseball team repeats as District 4A-4 champions

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

David Grousnick: Leadership and Jesus

Government officials and others gather south of Carlsbad for groundbreaking for new jail on Tuesday

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

David Grousnick: The King and the humble lady

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

Maralyn Beck: CYFD should be first priority of governor-elect

State Rep. Gail Armstrong: Elections decided by voters or a technicality?

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