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Business center at college supports local entrepreneurs

The Center, part of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network, offers training and other services for those looking to start or maintain their own local business.

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It’s true

You can believe whatever you want about Jesus; there is no shortage of ideas or explanations surrounding Him.

What does failure look like?

A dear friend is going through a breakup. Another friend passed away. And my brothers and I finalized plans for my father’s surprise 80th birthday party.

Artesia boys soccer defeats Valencia 5-0

Artesia boys' soccer increases win streak to six JT Keith  Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com It was not even close, the Artesia boys' soccer team dismantled the Valencia Jaguars (3-6), winning 5-0 at Robert Chase Field on Saturday.

Concerts moved indoors

The shows went on Saturday night.

Artesia volleyball wins Silver bracket at Zia

JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com What a difference a year makes. What a difference it makes to have nine seniors on the Artesia girls’ volleyball team.

Crowds turn out for food at Red Dirt Black Gold

The music portion of the show was cancelled Saturday afternoon by organizers.

Weather cancels music at RDBG

Artesia area under flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. Saturday.

Artesia cross country competes at Ruidoso

For Artesia cross-country coach Nicholas Rivera, there is a method to the madness.

The saltwater dilemma at the heart of the Southwest

In the arid heart of Southeastern New Mexico, something remarkable is happening. Eddy and Lea counties—once quiet corners of the American Southwest—are now producing over a million barrels of oil per day, outpacing entire nations like Venezuela and Oman. But this boom comes with a byproduct that’s stirring both controversy and innovation: produced water.

Artesia rocks on at Red Dirt Black Gold

Music, food, beer and vendors are part of the three-day festival.