Man wounded in shooting incident on Cleveland Avenue
The Artesia Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting incident Thursday evening that left one man wounded.
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APS will continue to serve meals during summer
The Artesia Public Schools (APS) announced this afternoon that it will continue to serve free meals to local youth during the summer months.
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No championships, but champions still in the making
The week of May 10 was a difficult one for Artesia High School’s spring sports athletes and coaches.
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N.M. COVID-19 cases now at 7,493; one new case in Eddy County reported
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Full details as governor announces limited reopenings for indoor dining, salons, gyms, more
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NMAA sets date to allow summer activities under special guidelines
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Written in Red Foundation raising funds to benefit local food pantries
Local News
N.M. COVID-19 cases now at 7,364; two new cases in Eddy County reported; 108 new cases statewide, six deaths
New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 108 additional positive tests for COVID-19, including two in Eddy County.
Crime
Public Record
ARTESIA POLICE DEPARTMENT March 25 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 12:12 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1000 block of West Missouri Avenue in reference to suspicious activity.…
Sports
The strange, weird game of football
In the fall of 1976, we were heading for head coach Mike Phipps' third state championship. We were still reeling from the Carlsbad fiasco. Remember,…
New Mexico
2 national monuments in New Mexico plan partial reopenings
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — Plans are being made to partially reopen two national monuments near Grants in northwestern New Mexico for recreational access after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
National
Thousands ignore Minneapolis curfew as U.S. protests spread
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters ignored a curfew and vows of a forceful police response to take to the Minneapolis streets for a fourth straight night, as the anger stoked by the police killing of George Floyd spread to more cities across the U.S.
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AP Week in Pictures, Global
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National Guard summoned to aid cities amid police clashes
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Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest
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Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death
Updated: 11:06 pm
Business
The Latest: India has another record jump of cases
Updated: 2:45 amThe Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
Entertainment
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew
Updated: 7:57 pmNEW YORK (AP) — Following the arrest of a CNN crew on live television by police on Friday, an apologetic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd.