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Artesia football player Kyle Bean finds purpose through FFA

Kyle Bean finds purpose in FFA.

Victor Davis Hanson: Is California reaching critical mass?

So, what happened to the nation’s most richly naturally endowed--and once best governed--state?

‘Roadless rule’ could affect Lincoln National Forest as Sen. Heinrich calls it a “Trojan Horse”

The so-called “Roadless Rule,” adopted in 2001 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, affects about 45 million acres of federal public land in the U.S., including 1.6 million acres in New Mexico national forests.

Trujillo readies livestock for Eddy County Fair

Bailey Trujillo is getting ready for the Eddy County Fair.

Tom Wright: The conflict that built a nation

This country has experienced much in the 250 years of its existence.

Sherry Robinson: New Mexico: ‘A brilliant destiny awaits her’

New Mexicans had no experience with democracy. They had been under the thumb of Spain and Mexico for more than two centuries and in 1846 became wards of a corrupt U.S. military occupation.

El Rito Media welcomes Trina Thomas as advertising sales executive

El Rito Media was founded with the purchase of the Rio Grande Sun in 2022, acquired the Artesia paper in 2023 and expanded further in June 2024 by purchasing the other three properties from Gannett, all with the mission of focusing on community-driven journalism.

New Mexico officials look to stop screwworm spread as Lea County case deemed ‘inactive’

The case was downgraded to "inactive" on Friday, June 19 as the dog recovered from its infection.

WIPP halts waste disposal and might be on hold until August, per officials

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU), which is clothing materials, equipment and other debris irradiated during nuclear activities.

Meals with Wheels: Oreo Fudge, Your New Guilty Pleasure

I love white chocolate (a sin, I know) and Oreo fudge puts all that goodness into one neat package.

Jackson Bickel’s time as Artesia baseball head coach has ended 

Artesia baseball coach Jackson Bickel ends coaching career.