On May 12, the Water Quality Control Commission voted 7-4 to move the petition to a formal rulemaking hearing.

Trujillo prepares livestock for 81st Eddy County Fair.

Wednesday, July 1, New Mexico’s Oil Conservation Commission voted to approve new bonding requirements intended to put more of the financial assurance burden on oil companies.

The Kingdom of God was the main emphasis of Jesus’ ministry, and this is accepted by most. But defining precisely what the Kingdom was is a bit more difficult.

The Rio Ruidoso overflowed its banks July 8, 2025, producing a deluge that surged down Mecham Drive and resulted in three deaths while leaving destruction in its wake for homeowners and local businesses.

Police said Chavarria and 47-year-old Jerry Romero were captured on video taken from the Budget Inn motel at 922 South 1st St. taking a sobbing woman from the motel and into the back seat of a Red SUV.

Artesia volleyball camp draws record numbers.

One year after the disastrous flood on July 8, 2025, that claimed the lives of two children and one adult, local government is focused on rebuilding with renewed safety measures and projects geared toward improving the community.

Paired with a sweet-and-spicy Hot Honey Soy Sauce, they make an outstanding appetizer, game-day snack, or light meal.

Artesia holds Tennis Appreciation Day.

Tired of the 100-degree weather? Pack up the fishing gear.

Wind farms, which lease land from the state and private landowners, have been a blessing to the state’s ranchers.