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Oil and gas supporters shoot down air pollution bill

Restrictions on air emissions from oil and gas drilling will not become law in New Mexico this year.

Here’s who qualified for statewide races in New Mexico

Two Democrats and four Republicans qualified for the ballot in New Mexico’s June 2 gubernatorial primary.

Artesia boys basketball get revenge against Portales

The Artesia boys basketball team knew it had to bring its A-game to face a Portales team that had beaten them earlier in the year 64-63.

Opinion: one-sided Clear Horizons Act failed in Senate

The Clear Horizons Act was another of those bills we’ve seen so often in New Mexico that balances the environment against the economy.

Artesia Police blotter

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime files. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Morgan Fisher excited for state meet

If she does well at the state meet Feb. 20-21 in Albuquerque, Fisher won’t be unknown heading into her junior year.

Joseph Wright seeks District 2 City Council seat

Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to candidates running for Artesia City Council and mayor in the March 3 municipal elections. The newspaper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.

NMMI team wins annual Carlsbad Science Bowl

After a nearly a full day of academic competition, Team 1 from New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell was named champion of the third annual Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Bowl. This was NMMI’s third championship win in the past three years.

Terry Todd aims to continue public service as mayor

Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to candidates running for Artesia City Council and mayor in the March 3 municipal elections. The newspaper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.

SIMCO offers student grants

With graduation season around the corner, Salado Isolation Mining Contractors LLC (SIMCO) is accepting applications for college scholarships through its SIMCO Education Scholarship Program.

Christ, our hero and Transfiguration Sunday

So, what does it mean to be transfigured? Let’s try to flesh this out a bit.

Artesia swim team finishes second in district

A second-place finish was not the result she wanted, but her team has come a long way since the beginning of the season.