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Letter to the Editor shows support for Todd and Wright

This year the City of Artesia has a unique opportunity to vote for two men who exemplify the meaning of Service. Terry Todd and Joseph “Woody” Wright are running for Mayor and City Council. 

Feds to lease 30K acres in New Mexico for oil and gas

Oil and gas companies could lease another 30,000 acres of public land in New Mexico this spring.

Artesia bowlers complete regular season undefeated

The Artesia High School bowling team traveled to Starlight Lanes to pursue one of its goals: an undefeated regular season in the New Mexico High School Bowling Association.

New Mexico Senate passes immigrant detention bill

The New Mexico Senate passed a bill Tuesday, Feb. 3, that would prohibit local governments in the state from entering into immigrant detention agreements with the federal government.

Launch Pad Lecture to explore commercial spaceflight

The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture will feature Las Cruces native and Virgin Galactic propulsion engineer Tori Crichton.

How Artesia’s AD dealt with Winter Storm Fern

Amid rumblings of a coming winter storm, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency on Jan. 23, and Artesia ended up receiving eight inches of snow from Winter Storm Fern.

No. 1 Artesia dominates Lovington

The No. 1-ranked Artesia Bulldogs basketball team now has every player back healthy, and that spells trouble for the rest of the teams in District 4-4A.

Democratic governor candidate leaves party

Miyagishima, 62, made the announcement in a Facebook post Monday, Feb. 2.

Sights from Artesia girls basketball

Sights of the Artesia girls basketball game against Lovington's 41-30 loss.

Artesia police blotter

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

Launch Pad Lecture to explore commercial spaceflight

A Las Cruces native, Crichton’s passion for space began at shuttle camp as a child at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering from New Mexico State University.

Sights of Aretesia basketball

Sights from Artesia's 80-48 victory over Lovington on Friday night.