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Jesus was baptized

LifestyleJanuary 8, 2026

In Matthew 3:13-17, John the Baptist is giving an invitation to the people of Jerusalem and Judea to repent, confess their sins and be baptized because the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Jowers named 4A Coach of the Year

SportsJanuary 8, 2026

The boys soccer season ended with a loss for the Artesia Bulldogs in the Class 4A state semifinals, but Bulldog coach Phillip Jowers has something to celebrate.

Artesia coaches share new year’s resolutions

NewsJanuary 7, 2026

People make resolutions every new year. But in the end, how often do they follow through? Let’s look at what Artesia’s superintendent and coaches are saying about their goals for 2026.

Opinion: Escaping a world on fire through books

OpinionJanuary 7, 2026

Books are my sweet spot.

New year, new attitude for Lady ’Dogs basketball

SportsJanuary 7, 2026

During Artesia’s game against Taos on Saturday, Brooklyn Fuentes made a mistake and threw the ball out of bounds right in front of Lady ’Dogs basketball coach Candace Pollard.

Opinion: Ever again

OpinionJanuary 6, 2026

How many more Jews must die before the world wakes up and does something about it? Maybe that’s the problem: the world doesn’t want to wake up as too many people are fine with hating Jews.

Candidates file for Artesia offices

NewsJanuary 6, 2026

Tuesday was the lone filing day.

Culinary Confidential, toast to the New Year

LifestyleJanuary 6, 2026

Cherry Garcia Baked Alaska is a wonderful, memorable dessert to bring to the table and toast the New Year

Kids at Artesia Rec Center give the greatest gift: Love

CommunityJanuary 6, 2026

They made their Christmas wishes known to Santa Claus, but also wanted to brighten the days of nursing home residents by making 88 Christmas cards for them.

The road to statehood for New Mexico on Jan. 6, 1912

UncategorizedJanuary 6, 2026

New Mexico with Arizona had the longest waits for statehood – some 64 years.

Around Town

CommunityJanuary 6, 2026

A look at community happenings around Artesia.

Carlsbad adds monument to Pecos River

NewsJanuary 5, 2026

The display, completed in September, was the work of a group of six women attending Leadership Carlsbad from September 2023 to May 2024.

Here are the latest crimes and arrests from the Artesia Police Department case files

Artesia Recreation Center Foundation seeks higher court’s overturn of EV lawsuit dismissal from lower court

April groundbreaking starts the process moving for a new Eddy County Detention Center in Carlsbad. Here are some details.

Special Olympians from Artesia participate in the Area IV Summer Olympics games in Carlsbad. Here are some pictures.

Eddy County under flash flood watch. Here are some details.

Artesia baseball team repeats as district champs

The Artesia boys baseball team are the No. 1 seed in the 4A tournament

Artesia softball team is the No.1 seed

A look at Artesia golfers in action on Monday

Scenes from Artesia boys baseball district championship win over Goddard on Thursday

Artesia school children paint part two of Eagle Draw Mural. Here are some pictures and some details.

What is an act of servanthood? Pastor David Grousnick has the answer

Around Town takes a look at community activities for everyone

Artesia and Carlsbad Mayor’s square off in friendly mini-golf competition looking to foster stronger ties with Eddy County’s two largest communities

What’s happening in the community? Here are some things to check out

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Elevated Wedge Salad recipe serves up main course with balanced taste

Culinary Confidential: Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar with Margaritas for 10 friends to celebrate the holiday

Culinary Confidential: Stuffed Artichokes with Breadcrumbs & Cheese & Signature Dipping Sauce a delicious dish worth slowing down for

Culinary Confidential:Southwest Carne Asada with Calabacitas brings out southwestern flavors

David Grousnick: The King and the humble lady

Meghan Mooney: Charter schools strengthen public education with a fresh perspective for possible changes

Sherry Robinson: How do we reform CYFD and care for unwanted children being shuffled from place to place?

Tom Wright: Can New Mexico make a comeback from governor to Congress?

Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

Sherry Robinson: Moral rot from top to bottom at CYFD

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