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Yucca CowBelles and Woolgrowers

As I was looking through my photos from The Eddy County Fair, this one stuck out.

Last-minute goal propels Artesia over Ruidoso

Todd Fuqua Artesia Daily Press tfuqua@elritomedia.com https://youtu.be/-fzdssLa3NM?si=bWsftWDqIJ_tv1Em RUIDOSO – The Artesia and Ruidoso girls soccer teams got into a tight contest at Ruidoso Middle School on Aug. 2,...

Artesia Lady ‘Dogs overwhelm Roswell in the Den

https://youtu.be/ogyKv-HiP2E?si=BhQdLv-BkPNBkAej The Artesia Lady 'Dogs are off to a three game winning streak, after winning in three sets against Roswell 25-14, 25-8 and 26-24, in...

Lawmakers try to understand state’s ICE detention centers

In recent reporting Patrick Lohmann of Source New Mexico dug beneath the rhetoric following a tour of the Otero County Processing Center by some members of the legislative Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Committee.

Democracy in action

Candidates for public offices throughout Eddy County signed on to run in this year’s Nov. 4 general election, which will see county voters decide on a slate of public offices including city councils, school boards and various other elected bodies.

Sights from Artesia vs. Hobbs football game

Here are some photos from the Bulldogs' victory over Hobbs.

The True Light

I want you to pay close attention to what John says about the one who hates his brother.

New Mexico opens applications for $40 million to treat brackish water

Officials from the state’s environment department and office of the state engineer told lawmakers last week they planned to roll out the program to distribute $40 million in grants and contracts for brackish water treatment.

Luján, Heinrich sign onto U.S. Senate bill to establish federal right to abortion

New Mexico, prior to the SCOTUS’ decision overturning Roe v. Wade, had repealed an antiquated law criminalizing abortion, and enacted additional protections after the decision.

Around Town

Here is a look at community activities in Artesia.

Welcome back, students

From powering classrooms to producing the materials we rely on, oil and gas quietly support nearly every aspect of our educational system.

Lawmakers tour detention center

A group of New Mexico Republican state legislators and one Democrat on Monday toured the Otero County Processing Center, the state’s largest immigration detention facility.