They’re back…
U.S. Navy pilots are once again utilizing the “perfect” weather conditions in Artesia to conduct their primary flight-training exercises. The planes in the sky over…
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N.M. considers lighter punishment for drug possession
The New Mexico Legislature will consider reducing drug possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors to decrease incarceration costs and more effectively treat addiction, under a…
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Artesia schools inform staff of flu, strep precautions, urge parents to keep sick kids home
The Artesia Public Schools are urging staff and parents to take precautions regarding a recent influx of influenza and strep throat, particularly within the district’s…
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N.M. proposal calls for hike in oil, gas royalties
Local News
AHS Student Council sponsors blood drive
As of noon today, Artesia High School students had donated 30 of the more than 50 pints of blood they pledged to Vitalant during a…
Crime
Public Record
ARTESIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Jan. 31 SHOTS FIRED 12:51 a.m. – Officer dispatched to South 20th Street and West Mann Avenue in reference to shots fired…
Sports
Bowlers win with record performance
The Artesia High School Bulldog bowling team had seen themselves with a chance to win their past two tournaments in an Advanced Division that features…
New Mexico
University of New Mexico 'Fiesta Dancers' sculpture restored
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A famous sculpture by the late Luis Jimenez at the University of New Mexico has been restored.
National
Where the investigations related to President Trump stand
Updated: 10:41 pmWhere the investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and what may lie ahead for him:
National Sports
Burke helps UCLA rally from 22-down to stun No. 2 Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Kennedy Burke had a career-high 29 points and UCLA came back from a 22-point deficit to knock off No. 2 Oregon 74-69 on Friday night.
Business
US and China extend trade talks; Xi-Trump meeting may follow
Updated: 5:28 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed Friday to extend high-level trade talks through the weekend, and President Donald Trump said he hoped to meet next month at his Florida resort with President Xi Jinping to try to finalize an agreement.
Entertainment
R. Kelly due in Chicago court to face sex abuse charges
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, is due in court Saturday after being charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17.
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Timeline of R. Kelly's life and career
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Avenatti says R Kelly paid witnesses to 'rig' 2008 trial
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Case against R. Kelly may be stronger this time
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'Empire' producers cut Smollett from season's last episodes
Updated: 4:07 pm