USDA Lifts Eunice Screwworm Infested Zone in Lea County After Nearly Three Months

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Federal officials have lifted the New World screwworm quarantine around Eunice nearly three months after New Mexico’s only confirmed case was found in a dog. Surveillance found no additional cases, though officials urge residents near active cases in Juárez, Mexico, to remain vigilant, monitor animal wounds and report suspected infestations promptly.

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USDA Lifts Eunice Screwworm Infested Zone in Lea County After Nearly Three Months

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Federal officials have lifted the New World screwworm quarantine around Eunice nearly three months after New Mexico’s only confirmed case was found in a dog. Surveillance found no additional cases, though officials urge residents near active cases in Juárez, Mexico, to remain vigilant, monitor animal wounds and report suspected infestations promptly.

Artesia Opens Search for New Police Chief With Leadership Requirement

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Artesia will begin searching for a new police chief after Kirk Roberts’ July retirement. Interim Chief Pete Quinones, a 21-year department veteran, plans to apply. The city will post the position Sept. 1, with a salary range of $111,363 to $143,748 and new leadership-accreditation requirements. The City Council also denied a zoning change and scheduled a hearing on ROV and golf cart regulations.

Escareno Named Artesia Girls Athlete of the Year

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Artesia sports fans selected soccer player and track athlete Alani Escareno as the Artesia Girls Athlete of the Year. Escareno helped Lady Bulldogs make history Escareno helped the Lady Bulldogs to the best season in school history. The...

First National Bank Celebrates 70 Years of Community Banking in Artesia

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First National Bank celebrated 70 years of service with an Aug. 28 anniversary event in Artesia. Founded in 1956, the Alamogordo-based bank now serves Alamogordo, Artesia, Cloudcroft, Tularosa and Ruidoso. Regional market president Richie Hood highlighted the bank’s strong Artesia presence since 2005 and its commitment to community, family and local involvement.
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Cal Thomas Shares His Prostate Cancer Journey and Urges Early Detection

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After sharing his prostate cancer diagnosis and successful radiation and hormone treatment, Cal Thomas urges men over 50—and younger people at higher risk—to schedule regular checkups and PSA screenings. Highlighting survival rates, risk disparities, and the importance of early detection, he argues that overcoming embarrassment and denial can save lives.

Victor Davis Hanson: Why the Atomic Bombs Were Not Demonic—and Why They Were Dropped on Japan

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The 1945 atomic bombings remain morally controversial, but this opinion argues they were neither demonic nor primarily a warning to Stalin. It examines fears of a costly invasion, Japan’s continued resistance, and proposed conventional alternatives, concluding Truman’s administration used Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force surrender quickly and potentially save many more lives, despite lasting ethical questions.

Javier Sanchez: Pushed to our limits

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God puts us on this earth for reasons that lie on the other side of understanding. We do not know the who, the where or the what of the world.

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Warren Louis (W.L.) Gray passed away quietly at his home in Kyle, TX on June 28, 2026 at the age of 91.

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Dub married his high school sweetheart, Dewana Lou Berry, one week after her graduation in 1955.

Vega M. Nilsson

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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,...

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Ruidoso Downs moving Triple Crown to Texas in 2027

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The owners of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino have announced that Triple Crown races and other operations will be moving to Grand...

USDA Lifts Eunice Screwworm Infested Zone in Lea County After Nearly Three Months

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Federal officials have lifted the New World screwworm quarantine around Eunice nearly three months after New Mexico’s only confirmed case was found in a dog. Surveillance found no additional cases, though officials urge residents near active cases in Juárez, Mexico, to remain vigilant, monitor animal wounds and report suspected infestations promptly.

Artesia Opens Search for New Police Chief With Leadership Requirement

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Artesia will begin searching for a new police chief after Kirk Roberts’ July retirement. Interim Chief Pete Quinones, a 21-year department veteran, plans to apply. The city will post the position Sept. 1, with a salary range of $111,363 to $143,748 and new leadership-accreditation requirements. The City Council also denied a zoning change and scheduled a hearing on ROV and golf cart regulations.

Escareno Named Artesia Girls Athlete of the Year

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Artesia sports fans selected soccer player and track athlete Alani Escareno as the Artesia Girls Athlete of the Year. Escareno helped Lady Bulldogs make history Escareno...

First National Bank Celebrates 70 Years of Community Banking in Artesia

Needs Review
First National Bank celebrated 70 years of service with an Aug. 28 anniversary event in Artesia. Founded in 1956, the Alamogordo-based bank now serves Alamogordo, Artesia, Cloudcroft, Tularosa and Ruidoso. Regional market president Richie Hood highlighted the bank’s strong Artesia presence since 2005 and its commitment to community, family and local involvement.

Roswell Man Arrested in July Shootings of 2 Homeless Men

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Roswell man Sean Michael Caraska, 37, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July shootings of homeless men Andrew Lujan-Huerta and Karl Affsprung. Police found a white pickup and firearm linked to both cases during a search. The investigation continues, including possible connections to other crimes; no motive has been established.

Defense falters for Ruidoso girls against Artesia soccer

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Ruidoso’s girls soccer team fell 11-1 to Artesia after struggling to maintain possession and contain the Bulldogs’ versatile attack.

New Mexico Fishing Report: Mixed Conditions Across the State This Week

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New Mexico anglers reported mixed fishing conditions this week. Largemouth bass were biting well at Carlsbad Municipal Lake, while trout action ranged from slow to good at Bonito Lake, the Pecos River and Red River. Abiquiu Lake produced excellent walleye, crappie and bluegill fishing, and Albuquerque Area Drains offered fair to good catfish opportunities.

Artesia volleyball defeats Roswell in straight sets

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Artesia volleyball defeats Roswell in consecutive sets on Tuesday night.

Three Keys to Victory against Centennial

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Three keys to victory against Centennial.

Cal Thomas Shares His Prostate Cancer Journey and Urges Early Detection

Opinion
After sharing his prostate cancer diagnosis and successful radiation and hormone treatment, Cal Thomas urges men over 50—and younger people at higher risk—to schedule regular checkups and PSA screenings. Highlighting survival rates, risk disparities, and the importance of early detection, he argues that overcoming embarrassment and denial can save lives.

David Grousnick: Building Bridges Instead of Fences: A Lesson in Reconciliation

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A pastor’s column contrasts a grudge rooted in Sherman’s Civil War destruction with a story of two feuding brothers. When a carpenter is asked to build a fence, he builds a bridge instead, restoring their relationship. The lesson is clear: our lives are measured not by possessions or barriers, but by how many people we help and bridges we build.
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