Ruidoso hosts Republican Governor candidates next week. Here are some details.

Candidates for Governor include Gregg Hull, Doug Turner and Duke Rodriguez. All will be given 30 minutes to make a presentation.

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A pair of lawsuits filed April 30 and May 1 challenged Barela’s right to serve as leader of New Mexico’s GOP while also running in the June 2 primary to retain her seat as District 2 representative on the Otero County Commission.

Scenes from Artesia baseball against Goddard

Scenes from Artesia baseball district play against Goddard.

Miller sisters end 65-year drought with Artesia’s first state tennis title

The drought is over, the Miller sisters bring home the first doubles tennis championship in 65 years.

Siah Correa Hemphill: New Mexico can lead term limits and restoring trust, as belief in government is stressed

It’s important to recognize that this concern is not about any one party or any one group of leaders.
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I have written about the debt before, but it bears repeating until Congress takes action. What frustrates those who are paying attention to the debt is that it is not an unsolvable problem. It’s been fixed before, even within recent memory for many people.

Siah Correa Hemphill: New Mexico can lead term limits and restoring trust, as belief in government is stressed

It’s important to recognize that this concern is not about any one party or any one group of leaders.

Meghan Mooney: Charter schools strengthen public education with a fresh perspective for possible changes

The top two public high schools in the nation are charter schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 rankings.

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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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Ruidoso hosts Republican Governor candidates next week. Here are some details.

Candidates for Governor include Gregg Hull, Doug Turner and Duke Rodriguez. All will be given 30 minutes to make a presentation.

Some Republicans file lawsuits seeking Amy Barela’s removal as state GOP boss

A pair of lawsuits filed April 30 and May 1 challenged Barela’s right to serve as leader of New Mexico’s GOP while also running in the June 2 primary to retain her seat as District 2 representative on the Otero County Commission.

Scenes from Artesia baseball against Goddard

Scenes from Artesia baseball district play against Goddard.

Miller sisters end 65-year drought with Artesia’s first state tennis title

The drought is over, the Miller sisters bring home the first doubles tennis championship in 65 years.

Siah Correa Hemphill: New Mexico can lead term limits and restoring trust, as belief in government is stressed

It’s important to recognize that this concern is not about any one party or any one group of leaders.

Cal Thomas: Who is monitoring the federal debt? It’s $39T and rising

I have written about the debt before, but it bears repeating until Congress takes action. What frustrates those who are paying attention to the debt is that it is not an unsolvable problem. It’s been fixed before, even within recent memory for many people.

David Grousnick: Living a language and the way it adapts over time

The difference between learning a language and living a language is revealed by how well we understand the unique idioms of our new TGiF world.

The Artesia track team is building momentum heading into state

Artesia boys track team win Los Alamos meet.

Artesia doubles duo advances to the semifinals at state tennis tournament

Artesia doubles team of Kirklyn and Brecklyn Miller advances to the semifinals

Early voting is now open in Eddy County. Here is where you can cast your ballot and who is running for office

Primary voters will choose party nominees for county commission seats, county sheriff and magistrate judge, along with governor, lieutenant governor and seats in the New Mexico Legislature.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL:Festive Southwest Gazpacho Soup celebrates regional flavor. Here’s a recipe to make it

Refreshing yet layered, this soup delivers sweetness from ripe tomatoes, brightness from lime, and a subtle heat that lingers just enough to keep each spoonful interesting.

Scenes from Elementary Day at the Bulldog Bowl

Artesia school district held Elementary Day on Tuesday.