Local DJ, nonprofit teaming up to expand annual toy drive
For the fifth year in a row, Andrew Chavarria is making it his mission to give every local child in need a Christmas miracle.
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ECSO investigating murder of Artesia man
The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) is continuing to investigate the murder of an Artesia man but reports it has a suspect in custody.
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Artesia’s unofficial local election results reported
Eddy County has reported the unofficial results for the Nov. 2 local election.
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AGH: COVID prevention practices ‘critical’ for mitigating risk, regaining normalcy
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AGH urges residents to ease strain on healthcare facilities by vaccinating against COVID-19
Local News
APS announces intentions to join lawsuit regarding local school board authority
At its special August 23rd meeting, the Artesia Public Schools Board of Education voted 5-0 to join the current lawsuit initiated by the Gallup Schools, Gallup-McKinley County Schools.
Crime
Man arrested after leading law enforcement on 85-mile chase
A convicted murderer out of prison on parole was arrested late Wednesday morning on numerous charges after kidnapping a woman and leading law enforcement on an 85-mile chase.
Sports
Runnin' 'Dogs ready to vie for 4A state title
Success has led the Bulldogs one step away from the ultimate goal. On Saturday, they'll compete for the 4A state title at The Pit in Albuquerque, making their first appearance in the championship since 2009.
National
Police: Jussie Smollett 'upset' camera didn't record attack
Updated: 3:36 pmCHICAGO (AP) — A man who worked with Jussie Smollett testified Wednesday that the former “Empire” actor recruited him and his brother to fake a homophobic and racist attack on him in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago.
Business
Putin demands NATO guarantees not to expand eastward
Updated: 1:12 pmMOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow would seek Western guarantees precluding any further NATO expansion and deployment of its weapons near his country's borders, a stern demand that comes amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.