Man arrested for armed robbery, firing at store manager
An Artesia man was arrested Friday morning in connection with an armed robbery, during which she fired shots at the manager of a local convenience store.
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Nothin’ but… brown skies?
The sky was a hazy shade of brown above Artesia at various points throughout the day Tuesday due to high winds in the area.
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City announces start date for 20th Street Reconstruction Project
The City of Artesia announced a start date for the 20th Street Reconstruction Project and approved the annual firework restrictions during Tuesday’s meeting of the Artesia City Council.
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FBI warns sextortion reports on rise in N.M.
New Mexico
Albuquerque salon owner behind 'vampire facials' takes plea
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former Albuquerque spa owner has pleaded guilty to conducting unlicensed “vampire facials” that led to two clients contracting HIV.
National
Last Nevada county approves primary results after hand count
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Counties across Nevada on Friday certified the last outstanding results of the state’s June 14 primary election after critics questioned the tallies by describing their own experiences at the polls and repeating conspiracy theories that nearly derailed certification in New Mexico last week.
Business
Group asks for living wages, labor rights for 2026 World Cup
With this year's World Cup in Qatar clouded by labor and human rights issues, there's a push for the North American cities awarded games for the 2026 tournament to commit to livable wages, equitable hiring and worker protection.
Entertainment
Mishael Morgan is 1st Black lead winner at Daytime Emmys
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Mishael Morgan of “The Young and the Restless” won as lead drama actress, becoming the first Black actor to win in a lead category at the Daytime Emmys on Friday night.