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Dec. 4

Moziejko looking to become a state champion

Colt Moziejko is a junior and recently helped the Artesia Bulldogs football team win its 33rd state championship.

Man killed in crash on WIPP Road

A Carlsbad man was killed in a truck crash after allegedly running a stop sign, Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Artesia Animal shelter filling up

The city of Artesia is hoping to see an increase in stray dog adoptions as it continues to spay and neuter the animals at no expense to new owners.

Cry the beloved Europe?

Americans, in turn, are worried that Europe is not just stagnating but is on a trajectory of permanent decline -- with dire consequences for the entire Western world.

Jury rules ‘self-defense’ in murder acquittal

A smile cracked the stoic expression Damien Vasquez held throughout his murder trial as the jury read its verdict finding him not guilty.

Artesia approved for county housing funds

Artesia officials will use about $6.5 million from Eddy County to stimulate the city’s housing market.

WIPP contractor staying on 3 more years

A contractor hired to oversee nuclear waste disposal near Carlsbad will continue running the facility for the next three years.

Artesia basketball splits with Carlsbad

Friday night at The Cave at Carlsbad High School, the Artesia Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced a partisan crowd.

Christmas shoppers get last minute gifts at Oil Patch Market finale

The series of nine market events at the Derrick Floor in downtown Artesia began in April, showcasing vendors from the local area and across southeast New Mexico selling a variety of wares including arts and crafts, jewelry, baked deserts, and fresh fruits and vegetables grown in season.

Opinion: Apathy won the runoff in Albuquerque

Tim Keller has won another term as mayor of Albuquerque, the first to be elected to a third term in our city’s history.

Trout biting in NM waters just in time for Christmas

Holiday-weary New Mexicans looking for a break from shopping and other festivities might want to consider a Land of Enchantment fishing trip as trout-catching conditions are good at most lakes and rivers.