Category: Local News
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Revenue from oil boom could be used for N.M. roads
New Mexico’s governor and a key committee of the Democratic-controlled Legislature want to use a large portion of the state’s budget surplus to improve highway…
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Eddy County switching back to five-day workweek
A New Mexico county has approved switching back to a five-day work week. Beginning Feb. 24, Eddy County employees will once again be in the…
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Looking Back: Null’s Lady ‘Dogs take down Carlsbad 70-40 in 1979
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press from Jan. 28 – Feb. 3. 40 years…
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Hermosa Drive residents voice concerns at pre-reconstruction-project town hall
A crowd of around 40 residents and all eight city councilors filled Council Chambers at City Hall Thursday as Smith Engineering hosted its second town…
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Hermosa, Demented Customs challenge students to chase their dreams
James Torrez, owner of Demented Customs in Hobbs, was the guest speaker during Thursday’s Hermosa Elementary School Family Night. Principal Mike Worley and his committee…
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‘Well, hello there…’: Artesians enjoy pleasant weather, petting zoo at Health & Business Expo
A llama peers out of its enclosure at a curious young girl in the First American Bank parking lot during the petting zoo held Saturday…
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Chamber welcomes newest member: Lifted CBD
Members of the Artesia Chamber of Commerce and Artesia Trailblazers gather with owners and staff of Lifted CBD during a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate…
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Public Forum: Residents concerned about sanctuary state possibility
TO THE EDITOR: After many years in a newsroom my vocabulary is probably average, maybe better. But I cannot find words to express the ache…
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Second Annual Artesia’s Booming Health & Business Expo set for Saturday
Artesians will be able to enjoy a day of fun and free health education downtown Saturday as the Artesia Arts Council, Artesia MainStreet, Artesia Arts…
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Artesia man arrested for possession with intent to distribute
An Artesia man was arrested last week for possession with intent to distribute after being found in possession of marijuana, a scale, and cash. Artesia…