New Mexico, prior to the SCOTUS’ decision overturning Roe v. Wade, had repealed an antiquated law criminalizing abortion, and enacted additional protections after the decision.

Here is a look at community activities in Artesia.

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

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.

https://youtu.be/ugyKQKpAJgI?si=f8M2x2LhUYw3lJy9 JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com In the August 26 football poll, MaxPreps has the Artesia Bulldogs ranked No. 1 in 5A  followed by Class 5A-District 2 rivals...

Advocates have said the expanded law was a big win for New Mexicans affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining. But they’re also cautioning residents to not fall for potential scams that have popped up prolifically since the law was passed.

Jumbo was built in Ohio and brought by train to the now-abandoned railroad siding in Pope, N.M.

Ohana Spirit, a 3-year-old filly, has been named the 5/2 morning line favorite in the Sept. 1 running of the $700,000 All American Oaks at the of Albuquerque. The race’s purse sets an all-time record in that division and will be the eighth race on the card set for approximately 5:05 p.m.

JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com https://youtu.be/5IEEkK2dgrM?si=LVWIyOXDIfCkF3vf The only thing that stopped the back-and-forth scoring action between the Artesia Bulldogs' football team and the Hobbs Eagles was Mother...

Local insruance company J.S. Ward & Son, announced its 100th anniversary celebration, and plans to host the Party of the Century, a street celebration...

Enter the Dutch baby pancake. It’s based on German pancakes (pfannkuchen) but it’s not Dutch and no babies are involved in making them.

Participants must be comfortable exploring historic buildings and stairs by flashlight beam and walking through areas usually off-limits to the public.