Artesia City Council Ratifies 2028-2032 Infrastructure Improvement Plan

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The Artesia City Council ratified an amended Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan covering 2028-2032, following discussions during the city’s July budget retreat. The plan outlines priorities for anticipated capital projects and was submitted to meet the state’s Oct. 23 deadline. New Mexico’s Department of Finance and Administration is scheduled to publish the finalized plan Nov. 13.

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Carlsbad Field Office Drives Nearly 80% of U.S. Public-Land Oil Output

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Southeast New Mexico’s Eddy and Lea counties produce nearly 80% of oil extracted from U.S. public lands, making Carlsbad the Bureau of Land Management’s busiest oil and gas office. At a local energy summit, officials highlighted record drilling activity, faster permit approvals, reduced royalties and regulations, and billions in revenue supporting state and local services.

Artesia Halloween Weekend Offers Trunk-or-Treat and Corn Maze

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Artesia families can celebrate Halloween with candy, games and decorated trunks at Trunk or Treat events at Hermosa Church of Christ and First Methodist Church on Oct. 31, plus final weekend activities at Heirloom Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Police offer safety tips, urging visible costumes, safe routes, sidewalks, groups and adult candy inspections.

Bulldogs earn No. 6 seed, draw Lovington in state opener

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Artesia boys soccer team are the No. 6 seed.

Artesia Downtown Lions Club Names October Jr. Lions

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The Artesia Downtown Lions Club recognized Mylz Aguirre, Mya Wilbanks, Lily Morgan and Jace Miles as its October Jr. Lions. The students demonstrate leadership through school organizations, clubs and community activities, while pursuing diverse interests including history, business, health sciences and mathematics. Each plans to attend college, with goals ranging from family medicine and biochemistry to business administration.
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Cal Thomas: The illogical 2026 elections

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Cal Thomas argues that, despite President Trump’s personality and controversies, Republicans should be leading ahead of the 2026 elections based on claimed gains in household income, poverty, border enforcement, crime reduction, tax policy, deregulation, and domestic manufacturing. He contends Democrats would hinder that progress, while urging Trump to campaign less around himself and more around these results.

Judge William Shoobridge: Get the information you need to vote on judge retention

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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.

Cal Thomas: What happened to initiative?

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Cal Thomas argues that voters’ frustration with both parties stems from relying too heavily on government and neglecting personal initiative. Citing the Wright brothers, Carnegie, Ford, Tubman and others, he contends that motivation and independent action achieved what government could not. He suggests practical choices to manage rising costs, warning that changing party majorities will not change outcomes.

Obituaries

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,...

Garrett Romine

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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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Artesia City Council Ratifies 2028-2032 Infrastructure Improvement Plan

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The Artesia City Council ratified an amended Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan covering 2028-2032, following discussions during the city’s July budget retreat. The plan outlines priorities for anticipated capital projects and was submitted to meet the state’s Oct. 23 deadline. New Mexico’s Department of Finance and Administration is scheduled to publish the finalized plan Nov. 13.

Lady Dogs roll into state as No. 5 seed, set sights on Taos

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Lady 'Dogs are the No. 5 seed in the state playoffs.

Artesia Halloween Weekend Offers Trunk-or-Treat and Corn Maze

Community
Artesia families can celebrate Halloween with candy, games and decorated trunks at Trunk or Treat events at Hermosa Church of Christ and First Methodist Church on Oct. 31, plus final weekend activities at Heirloom Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Police offer safety tips, urging visible costumes, safe routes, sidewalks, groups and adult candy inspections.

Bulldogs earn No. 6 seed, draw Lovington in state opener

Sports
Artesia boys soccer team are the No. 6 seed.

Artesia Downtown Lions Club Names October Jr. Lions

Community
The Artesia Downtown Lions Club recognized Mylz Aguirre, Mya Wilbanks, Lily Morgan and Jace Miles as its October Jr. Lions. The students demonstrate leadership through school organizations, clubs and community activities, while pursuing diverse interests including history, business, health sciences and mathematics. Each plans to attend college, with goals ranging from family medicine and biochemistry to business administration.

David Grousnick: Jesus’ Call to Humble Leadership in a Culture of Hypocrisy

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Drawing on Matthew 23, Pastor David Grousnick examines hypocrisy in Washington and among religious leaders who impose standards they avoid themselves. Contrasting political gotcha games with Jesus’ call to humility, honest leadership, and service, he shares stories of Albert Schweitzer and a humbled seminarian to emphasize living righteously without becoming self-righteous.

Weather scrambles state brackets, reshuffles Artesia soccer schedule

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Weather delays seedig show.

Cal Thomas: The illogical 2026 elections

Opinion
Cal Thomas argues that, despite President Trump’s personality and controversies, Republicans should be leading ahead of the 2026 elections based on claimed gains in household income, poverty, border enforcement, crime reduction, tax policy, deregulation, and domestic manufacturing. He contends Democrats would hinder that progress, while urging Trump to campaign less around himself and more around these results.

Carlsbad Field Office Drives Nearly 80% of U.S. Public-Land Oil Output

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Southeast New Mexico’s Eddy and Lea counties produce nearly 80% of oil extracted from U.S. public lands, making Carlsbad the Bureau of Land Management’s busiest oil and gas office. At a local energy summit, officials highlighted record drilling activity, faster permit approvals, reduced royalties and regulations, and billions in revenue supporting state and local services.

Three Things the Bulldogs Did Well in a Gritty Win Over Goddard

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Three things the Bulldogs did well in victory.

SENMC to Host Water Symposium on the Future of Regional Resources

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Southeast New Mexico College’s Alpha Rho Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will host “Conserve, Preserve, and Restore: Water, the Key to Life” on November 5, 2026. The symposium will explore water quality, conservation, sustainability, and the future of Pecos River and Permian Basin resources through expert presentations, student research, and community discussion.

Scenes from the Artesia victory over Goddard

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Bulldogs win 28-27 over Goddard.
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