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“Government overreach” cited by Eddy County delays ordinance to take care of nuisance vegetation

NewsApril 29, 2026

The vote to table the changes followed a public hearing mandated by county regulations when an amended ordinance is proposed.

Lovington welcomes New Mexico’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box with blessing and ribbon cutting

NewsApril 29, 2026

Denise MarquezHobbs News-Sun LOVINGTON — New Mexico has its 16th Safe Haven Baby Box, marked with a dedication ceremony Monday. Lovington Fire Chief Skip Moorhead...

Hard work helps Artesian Kion Montoya win national free-throw basketball contest

SportsApril 29, 2026

A year ago, Montoya missed out on reaching the national level of the Elks Hoop Shoot after falling at the state contest.

Roswell’s Mine That Bird is still in people’s hearts 17 years after winning Kentucky Derby putting New Mexico on the map

SportsApril 28, 2026

In 2009, Mine That Bird came roaring up the rail from nearly 30 lengths back, slipping between horses as if he were carrying the hopes and dreams of New Mexico with him.

Plea deal reached for Cassandra Douglas in Otero County 2025 triple murder case

NewsApril 28, 2026

One of the two stepsiblings charged with the killing of three family members last year in Bent agreed to plead guilty to multiple charges linked to the deaths.

GOP candidates rally Artesia voters for upcoming primary and general elections during Monday forum

NewsApril 27, 2026

Republicans believe they can win the 2026 elections.

Village of Ruidoso residents won’t have far to travel for air flights to Denver after agreement is approved with Contour Airlines

NewsApril 27, 2026

Ruidoso is one step closer to hosting direct flights to Denver after village councilors voted to use state grant funds in hopes of keeping ticket prices affordable.

Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

OpinionApril 27, 2026

New Mexico has a problem of its own making: the Educational Retirement Board (ERB) is preventing retired educators from working as independent contractors, even when their services are limited, specialized, and urgently needed.

New Mexico State Police still waiting on information in death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff 1 year later after his passing

NewsApril 26, 2026

A year after the 50-year-old’s death from an overdose of fentanyl and alcohol, Lana Merrifield said New Mexico State Police detectives have assured her they will not let the case go cold.

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

“Government overreach” cited by Eddy County delays ordinance to take care of nuisance vegetation

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

Scenes from the Bulldogs baseball team 4-1 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday

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

Renowned Ruidoso artist Gordon Snidow dies at 89

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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