Artesia is now 0-2.

First National Bank marked its 70th anniversary with community celebrations across Alamogordo, Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and Artesia. Events featured free lunches, prize opportunities and local bank officials, including a Friday gathering at the Artesia branch on West Main Street. The milestone highlights seven decades of service to Otero, Lincoln and Eddy counties.

Three keys to the Bulldogs victory aginst Hobbs on Friday.

Bulldogs look to be better on offense.

Toothman brings more than 20 years of environmental science, project management and federal oversight experience to the position.

Federal officials issued a notice on Aug. 11 that the FBI is looking for information on the deaths of Kent Hoffman, 56, on June 14, Andrew Lujan-Huerta, 46, on July 14 and Karl Affsprung, 50 on July 29.

Artesia volleyball rebounded from a season-opening loss to Carlsbad by sweeping Alamogordo Thursday night. Both teams are now 1-1.

God puts us on this earth for reasons that lie on the other side of understanding. We do not know the who, the where or the what of the world.

Artesia faces Hobbs Friday in a high-scoring matchup that could hinge on explosive plays and late-game execution. To defeat the Eagles, the Bulldogs must slow Hobbs’ dynamic rushing attack, establish senior running back Cristian Pando and remain aggressive offensively. With both teams capable of piling up yards, turnovers and red-zone efficiency may decide the outcome.

“Free” universal childcare is estimated to cost taxpayers $850 million annually with the price tag rising quickly over time according to the Legislative Finance Committee.

For 50 years, Jim and Nancy Johnson have made 1408 W. Bush home, creating a distinctive Yard of the Week. Nancy maintains the plush lawn, while Jim tends the xeriscaped areas decorated with rocks, metal flowers and artwork. A family heirloom horse-drawn tractor and windmill have graced the yard for four decades.

County commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting in Carlsbad to schedule a public hearing and a possible vote to adopt an ordinance dealing with the issue.