Endangered Permian Basin lizard could lose protections

Adrian Hedden Artesia Daily Press achedden@currentargus.com A struggling lizard species in the Permian Basin could lose federal protections as a result of a court motion filed last...

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The New Mexico Environment Department in June 2025 issued an administrative compliance order to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor SIMCO (Salado Isolation Mining Contractors), which operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Endangered Permian Basin lizard could lose protections

Adrian Hedden Artesia Daily Press achedden@currentargus.com A struggling lizard species in the Permian Basin could lose federal protections as a result of a court motion filed last week by the federal government. The dunes sagebrush lizard was listed as endangered...

Artesia Senior and Junior Little League All-Star teams advance to state

For the first time in Artesia Little League All-State history, the Junior and Senior teams advance to state.

Artesia Little League Junior All-Star team wins District and advances to the State tournament

The Artesia Little League junior All-Stars defeated Carlsbad 14-4 on Monday night.
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A dirty little secret of New Mexico’s politics is that blocking serious reform legislation has become routine, a game played by all.

Cal Thomas: Lessons from Graham Platner

Platner has been accused of so many things that just one would have been enough to derail his candidacy in another era when character mattered.

Doug Turner: “Why I’m still all in”

I got into this race late, and for reasons that were deeply personal.

Obituaries

Vega M. Nilsson

Vega M. Nilsson, a long-time resident of Artesia, New Mexico passed away at home on December 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Vega was born in Brooklyn, New York to Fredrik and Hilda Nilsson,...

Garrett Romine

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garrett Walter Romine, who was taken from us far too soon.  Although his time with us was brief, his impact on everyone who...

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New Mexico’s popular chile question of Red, Green or Christmas expands to state’s trout waters. Here is what you need to know before casting

Brian Beaudoin, president of the New Mexico Trout conservation organization, said red waters are designated catch-and-release areas to help protect New Mexico’s two native trout species, Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the north and Gila trout in the southwestern part of the state.

Landry Jones set for New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame induction

Former Artesia quarterback Landry Jones will be inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame on June 27.

Endangered Permian Basin lizard could lose protections

Adrian Hedden Artesia Daily Press achedden@currentargus.com A struggling lizard species in the Permian Basin could lose federal protections as a result of a court motion filed last...

Artesia Senior and Junior Little League All-Star teams advance to state

For the first time in Artesia Little League All-State history, the Junior and Senior teams advance to state.

Artesia Little League Junior All-Star team wins District and advances to the State tournament

The Artesia Little League junior All-Stars defeated Carlsbad 14-4 on Monday night.

Scenes from Arteisa All-Star Little League Junior baseball against Carlsbad

Artesia junior team All-Stars win district title.

Hitting your favorite fishing spot this summer? Here are some tips to stay cool from New Mexico Department of Wildlife

Fish are most active during the cooler parts of the day, which means the early mornings and late evenings.

Culinary Confidential: Father’s Day Feast a hearty meal for dad and family

A steak recipe for dad awaits his special day.

Rick Smith: What is Intercessory Prayer?

We should always seek to intercede with God in prayer for a sinner, saved or lost.

Feds deny state’s safety concerns at WIPP

The New Mexico Environment Department in June 2025 issued an administrative compliance order to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor SIMCO (Salado Isolation Mining Contractors), which operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Descending the cave: Carlsbad National Park marks ‘Cave Week’ with rappelling demonstration

Park rangers said the rope was originally installed by attaching helium balloons and floating it up to the cavern roof, where it was then attached.

Jose Garcia: Yogi’s Fork, New Mexico

A dirty little secret of New Mexico’s politics is that blocking serious reform legislation has become routine, a game played by all.