APD seeking suspect in Thursday’s shooting
The Artesia Police Department and other area agencies are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday afternoon. Pictured above is law enforcement presence in…
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Artesia Public Schools to dismiss at 11:45 a.m. today due to winds
Due to extreme high winds, the Artesia Public Schools will be dismissing at 11:45 a.m. today. As parents were informed earlier today, buses will not…
Local News
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…
Crime
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…
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…
National
Trump tweets send stinging message to countless Americans
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump's tweet telling four congresswomen to "go back to where they came from" sent a painful message to many Americans that they are not welcome in their own country.
National Sports
Cavs waive shooting guard JR Smith after eventful tenure
CLEVELAND (AP) — J.R. Smith's never-a-dull-moment run with the Cavaliers is over.
Business
Treasury chief: Facebook currency plan ripe for illicit use
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration came out strongly Monday against Facebook's ambitious plan to create a new digital currency, as the Treasury chief warned it could be used for illicit activity such as money laundering, human trafficking and financing terrorism.
Entertainment
Hawaii activists get ready for start of work on telescope
Updated: 2:05 pmMAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Monday at the base of Hawaii's tallest mountain to protest the construction of a giant telescope on land that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred.