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Immigrant detention bill advances in New Mexico

A bill to prevent state and local government entities in New Mexico from aiding federal immigrant detention moved closer to becoming law.

Trout conditions remain good across New Mexico

Trout anglers in New Mexico can head north, south, east or west this week with favorable conditions reported in waters across the state.

Democrats blame everyone but themselves as doctors leave the state

Tired, stretched healthcare workers make more mistakes and become ever more vulnerable to New Mexico’s predatory medical malpractice lawyers.

Oil and gas revenue behind New Mexico’s progress

Our state is a special place to live and work. In recent years, we’ve seen opportunities that create multi-generational benefits.

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Ruidoso Downs shut down

Todd Fuqua and Adrian Hedden Ruidoso News No horse racing at Ruidoso Downs this year – or maybe any year Horse racing at Ruidoso Downs may be...

Bulldog wrestlers look to get well for district meets

The Artesia Bulldog wrestling team is experiencing what most teams face when they lose star athletes who go on to wrestle at the next level. Fourth-year coach Andy Olive has taken a patient approach and wants to build the wrestling program the right way by creating a team culture of working hard and trusting that hard work will yield the right results.

Artesia girls basketball making strides to improve

The one thing that second-year Artesia girls basketball coach Candace Pollard wanted to see this season was for her team to play hard every game. Even after adversity hit when the team was forced to play without Jenna Whitmire and Kailee Padilla, they achieved that goal.

Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia

Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chavez County Metro Narcotics Task Force.

GOP slams Democrat policies at start of legislative session in Santa Fe

New Mexico House Republicans insisted they, not the Democratic-controlled state government, have solutions for affordability, health care and public safety in the 30-day legislative session.

Vega M. Nilsson

Vega M. Nilsson, a long-time resident of Artesia, New Mexico passed away at home on December 29, 2025, at the age of 87. ...

Artesia welcomes new nail salon

Looking for a new place to get a pedicure and manicure, Artesia resident Laura Lujan was one of the first customers at the brand-new Lux Nails & Spa II on Tuesday.