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Family hatches repeat in broiler chicken show at Eddy County Fair

NewsJuly 25, 2025

It’s starting to look as though the Carrasco family from Loving might have a lock on the broiler chicken show at the Eddy County Fair.

Heifer show teaches life lessons

LifestyleJuly 25, 2025

Makayla Monk, 15, worked hard to get ready for this year’s Dairy Heifer Show at the Eddy County Fair, and the work paid off.

Artesia boys’ soccer holds Kids Camp

CommunityJuly 25, 2025

The sessions included 4-year-olds through kindergarteners from 8-9 a.m., first- and second-graders from 9:15-10:30 a.m. and third- through fifth-graders from 4-5:15 p.m. at Robert Chase Field.

First-year rabbit show contestants win at Eddy County Fair

NewsJuly 25, 2025

Torrance Hughes, won first place and Grand Champion honors Wednesday in both the baker rabbit and fryer rabbit shows.

July winds down with ideal fishing conditions

SportsJuly 25, 2025

Around Carlsbad, fishing for largemouth bass was good using small crankbaits in the pool below the Tansill Dam.

State offers ways to cut wildfire risk

NewsJuly 25, 2025

Potential hazards can include dead trees, branches near the ground on trees near structures.

Late-night TV: Not like it used to be

OpinionJuly 25, 2025

People of a certain age will recall the name Steve Allen, who invented the “Tonight Show” format on NBC. Steve was pure entertainment.

In the name of Jesus

CommunityJuly 24, 2025

Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother.

Let’s fix orphaned wells the right way—together

OpinionJuly 24, 2025

New Mexico has a responsibility to plug orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells. That’s not in dispute.

Parade opens Eddy County Fair

LifestyleJuly 24, 2025

The 80th edition of the Eddy County Fair got underway Tuesday, July 22, with the annual fair parade through downtown Artesia.

Carrasco wins broiler chicken grand prize

NewsJuly 24, 2025

The broiler chicken show started Thursday's festivities at the Eddy County Fair.

Patsy Hull

ObituariesJuly 24, 2025

Patsy Ann Hull, formerly from Artesia, NM peacefully passed away at her home in Ruidoso, NM on July 5, 2025. She was born in Paris,...

Early voting is now open in Eddy County. Here is where you can cast your ballot and who is running for office

Here are the latest crimes and arrests from the Artesia Police Department case files

Artesia Recreation Center Foundation seeks higher court’s overturn of EV lawsuit dismissal from lower court

April groundbreaking starts the process moving for a new Eddy County Detention Center in Carlsbad. Here are some details.

Special Olympians from Artesia participate in the Area IV Summer Olympics games in Carlsbad. Here are some pictures.

Artesia doubles duo advances to the semifinals at state tennis tournament

Scenes from Elementary Day at the Bulldog Bowl

Artesia baseball team repeats as district champs

The Artesia boys baseball team are the No. 1 seed in the 4A tournament

Artesia softball team is the No.1 seed

Artesia fifth graders add color with 2nd mural on JJ Clarke paying homage to new Rec. Center and current Aquatic Center

Artesia school children paint part two of Eagle Draw Mural. Here are some pictures and some details.

What is an act of servanthood? Pastor David Grousnick has the answer

Around Town takes a look at community activities for everyone

Artesia and Carlsbad Mayor’s square off in friendly mini-golf competition looking to foster stronger ties with Eddy County’s two largest communities

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Festive Southwest Gazpacho Soup celebrates regional flavor. Here’s a recipe to make it

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Elevated Wedge Salad recipe serves up main course with balanced taste

Culinary Confidential: Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar with Margaritas for 10 friends to celebrate the holiday

Culinary Confidential: Stuffed Artichokes with Breadcrumbs & Cheese & Signature Dipping Sauce a delicious dish worth slowing down for

Culinary Confidential:Southwest Carne Asada with Calabacitas brings out southwestern flavors

Meghan Mooney: Charter schools strengthen public education with a fresh perspective for possible changes

Sherry Robinson: How do we reform CYFD and care for unwanted children being shuffled from place to place?

Tom Wright: Can New Mexico make a comeback from governor to Congress?

Robyn Cook: Retired teachers should be allowed to help New Mexico schools in time of need and for certain circumstances

Sherry Robinson: Moral rot from top to bottom at CYFD

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