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Opinion: Fire hazard mounts as FEMA, Forest Service shrink in Mora County

It’s odd because this disaster has its own pot of money. The fires were the government’s fault, so Congress created a $5.45 million fund to fully compensate victims. So far, the office has paid $3.2 billion.

Artesia students host version of Macy’s Day Parade

The students began the study with the story, “Balloons Over Broadway.” 

Letter to the editor addresses traffic safety concerns

I have concluded the intersection located at 16th/Bowman and Main Street is one of the most unsafe intersections in Artesia. Since the speed limit on Main Street west of 13th Street is 35-40 mph, potential accidents could be extremely significant. 

Thanksgiving meal cost down slightly, survey says

The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables — the turkey — dramatically decreased in price, which helped bring down the overall cost of dinner. The average price for a 16-pound frozen turkey is $21.50.

Artesia refinery explosion brings call for air monitoring

The refinery processes crude oil extracted from the surrounding Permian Basin in southeast New Mexico and West Texas, with a capacity of about 100,000 barrels of oil per day of processed crude.

The Seven-Week Advent, Virgin Mary

 Have you ever wondered about the pressure she felt?

Keithley’s Korner

Ruidoso car wash getting into the holiday spirit Tim Keithley For the Daily Press Jessica Perez hardly knew anyone in town before she moved to Ruidoso...

Opinion: Republicans are failing to communicate to Americans

Why is this not getting through? Part of it has to do with the failure to acknowledge these facts by the media, which never hesitate to blame Republicans when prices go up and the government closes.

Sights from the semifinal football game between Artesia and Lovington

A look at the Artesia Bulldogs 35-30 football win on Saturday.

The Artesia football team advances to the championship game-barely

Diamonds are formed under extreme heat and pressure.

For the Lovington Wildcats, the belief is there

Lovington football coach Josh Bailey wants all the smoke.

Winter jubilee celebrates Ruidoso community, local businesses

The Ruidoso Convention Center became a winter wonderland Nov. 14-16 as visitors flocked to the annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee to enjoy vendors’ wares, tasty food and live entertainment.