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With a distinctive voice that embodies country’s best traditions yet teems with an infectious energy that propels the genre into the future, Jackson is an old country soul in the body of a rising superstar.

Bulldog boys No. 2 seed in state tourney

SportsMarch 6, 2026

For six weeks, the Artesia boys basketball team sat atop the 4A rankings as the No. 1 seed. The run ended with a 64-63 loss on the road to the Portales Rams on Feb. 3.

Where ‘the best’ rest

CommunityMarch 6, 2026

Mack Dyer served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. He fought in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Prairie chicken no longer ‘endangered’

NewsMarch 6, 2026

A grouse native to the plains of southeastern New Mexico lost its federal protections after outcry from industry supporters and decades of debate.

Senate committee supports Steve Pearce for BLM director

NewsMarch 5, 2026

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was approved by a U.S. Senate committee to become director of the federal Bureau of Land Management.

Your Voice Matters to Your Local Newspaper

NewsMarch 5, 2026

Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites,...

Opinion: Trump fulfills his promise

OpinionMarch 5, 2026

In killing Iran’s top leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 others, President Trump has done what no other American president would do.

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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