Sometimes, we tend to get focused on just one way to see the world we live in and the things in life that we have learned.

It’s only February and other than the almost nonstop coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping story, especially cable networks are obsessed with the November election, though it is more than eight months away. So much can - and likely will - change before then. Why all the attention?

Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday.

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A look at community events around Artesia.

Presidents Day was a school holiday and the time off gave 17-year-old Artesia High School student Charles Moreau a perfect opportunity to show his patriotism.

Artesia High School sophomore Beau Byers’ golf game is taking him to places he has only dreamed about: facing the best competition in his age bracket (15-18) at a national tournament.

Some northern New Mexico ski resorts received beneficial snow last week, and snow chances look good for the latter half of this week despite a season of unpredictable weather.

The Artesia boys wrestling team traveled to Santa Teresa for the regional qualifier ahead of the state meet on Feb. 20-21 at the Rio Rancho Events Center, with the first match starting at 10 a.m.

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

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

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.