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Artesia boys’ soccer holds Kids Camp

SportsJuly 21, 2025

Phillip Jowers, the Bulldogs' head coach since 2015, said the purpose of the camp is to give back to the community and to say thank you for their support.

Artesia freshman Braxton Norman is a jiu-jitsu champion

SportsJuly 21, 2025

On June 21, he competed at the USA Grappling (USAG) Team Trials to earn a spot on Team USA Teen Division, which will represent the United States at the World Tournament in Greece in the fall of 2025.

Around Town

CommunityJuly 20, 2025

Here is a look at community events around Artesia.

Fire and water, Ruidoso and Vegas

OpinionJuly 20, 2025

Ruidoso and Las Vegas are two very different communities, but when it comes to environmental disasters, they’re topping the charts these days.

A community’s unbreakable spirit

OpinionJuly 19, 2025

The response from our community has been nothing short of inspiring.

Know your neighbor

LifestyleJuly 19, 2025

The point of that story is this: It is so important to know who we are and who other people are. If we know what makes us tick and what makes other people tick, we get along better.

Sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits available

SportsJuly 19, 2025

Applications are being accepted through Aug. 13 by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits.

Fishing conditions remain stable in New Mexico

SportsJuly 18, 2025

Fishing conditions remain fair to good at lakes and streams as July winds down across the state.

BBB is not the tragedy our politicians portray

OpinionJuly 17, 2025

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham and the entire Congressional delegation also unsurprisingly opposed the BBB.

Praying the Scriptures

CommunityJuly 17, 2025

Prayer and Bible reading go hand in hand.

Immigration arrests in Lincoln County

NewsJuly 17, 2025

Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies worked with the Border Patrol last week to chase down, stop and arrest a carload of individuals suspected of or already wanted for a variety of smuggling, immigration and other crimes.

A week later

NewsJuly 17, 2025

Threats of another deluge floated through a battered Ruidoso, a week after an historic, deadly flood engulfed the village and killed three people amid the scenic Sacramento Mountains.

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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