Artesia's Public Library and MainStreet’s family-friendly Halloween event featured plenty of goodies and fun for children and adults.

Artesia welcomes new businesses and organizations to the Chamber of Commerce. The Shop on 14th, located at 107 S. 14th Street, brings local vendors and entrepreneurs together under one roof, with room for services, events, and community gatherings. Central Valley and Penasco Soil & Water Conservation Districts support sustainable land stewardship through education, technical assistance, and conservation programs.

Eddy County commissioners are considering setting aside $15 million for water infrastructure projects, with municipalities, water cooperatives and other resource managers eligible to apply. Proposed work includes waterline replacements, fire hydrants and storage tanks. A potential priority is a $10 million La Huerta project replacing 5.1 miles of lines and 55 hydrants before road repairs.

Blocked extra pints gives the Bulldogs the victory.

Many New Mexico voters may know little about judges seeking retention in 2026, who run without opponents or campaign ads. The nonpartisan Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission surveys courtroom participants, reviews court data and interviews judges before issuing recommendations. This year, JPEC recommends retaining all 41 evaluated judges, including six serving the 5th Judicial District.

Bulldog fotball take on the Goddard Rockets at 7 p.m. Friday.

There is something wonderfully comforting about a crisp, golden pancake—and these Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes put a delicious Southwestern spin on a classic vegetable...

S&B Rentals is transforming Alamogordo’s former Economy Inn into 31 furnished monthly rentals aimed at easing Holloman Air Force Base’s housing shortage. Though only six rooms are currently occupied by airmen, local residents also rely on the $850-a-month units for affordable, flexible housing. Owner Peyton Snell plans continued renovations and community involvement, including sponsoring high school basketball.

New Mexico State University’s Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center has received a $22.1 million Department of Energy grant to continue independent environmental monitoring around the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for five years. CEMRC tests air, water, soil, vegetation and human samples within 100 miles, helping verify WIPP’s safety and keep surrounding communities informed.

Lady Dogs volleyball team defeats Lovington on Thursday.

The Artesia Bulldogs will hit the road to take on the Goddard Rockets at 7 p.m. Friday at the Wool Bowl. The final two games...

An Artesia mother faces six felony child abuse charges after school staff reported her daughters’ unkempt appearance and allegations of physical abuse. Investigators said Christina Cooper hit the children with belts and other objects, forced them to exercise as punishment and neglected their hygiene. She was bound over for trial and barred from contacting children.