Voting underway in Round One of Second Annual Festive Face-Off contest!
The Daily Press’ Second Annual Festive Face-Off holiday display contest has begun!
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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
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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
Fuel in tap water alarms Pearl Harbor military families
Updated: 6:35 pmHONOLULU (AP) — Amid a continuing crisis over fuel contaminating the Navy’s tap water at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu’s water utility said Friday it shut off one of its wells so it doesn’t taint its own supply with petroleum from an underground aquifer it shares with the military.
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Contact tracing revs up in some states as omicron reaches US
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Maxwell jury to see video of notorious Epstein home
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Charging decision due for parents in Oxford High shooting
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AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST
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Business
Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike
Updated: 3:14 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to cut back a big Medicare premium hike set to take effect in weeks and tied to a pricey Alzheimer's drug whose benefits have been widely questioned.