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I knew a storm could bring flooding and I was prepared to help with news coverage. Nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to see.

Todd Fuqua: A view from the front line during Ruidoso floods

I knew a storm could bring flooding and I was prepared to help with news coverage. Nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to see.

Fodge readies livestock for 81st Eddy County Fair

Samuel Fodge gets ready for the Eddy County Fair.

Culinary Confidential: Watermelon Gazpacho with Fresh Mint is a good start

Serve in chilled glasses or bowls for an elegant presentation.
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Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

Paul Gessing: Rebates now, tax reform later

Rebates are a temporary, one-time fix that are needed in part because the next governor won’t take office until January and the Legislature won’t be able to pass rebates until the 2027 session which means New Mexicans wouldn’t benefit until at least March of 2027.

Trip Jennings: A case for life long learning. It’s called journalism

People have wondered why I made a career of journalism. There are many reasons, but one I come back to again and again is that I love learning.

Obituaries

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

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

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,...

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Meet the staff of the Roswell Tribune ushering in a new era in southern New Mexico journalism

Here are El Rito’s key staff members that will be contributing to the Roswell Tribune in news and sports.

Meet the 12 U All-Stars before leaving for the State tournament

The 12U district champs face Raton in state turnament action.

Todd Fuqua: A view from the front line during Ruidoso floods

I knew a storm could bring flooding and I was prepared to help with news coverage. Nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to see.

Fodge readies livestock for 81st Eddy County Fair

Samuel Fodge gets ready for the Eddy County Fair.

Culinary Confidential: Watermelon Gazpacho with Fresh Mint is a good start

Serve in chilled glasses or bowls for an elegant presentation.

El Rito Media announces Roswell Tribune amid Daily Record’s sale

Incredibly, the Roswell Daily Record held on and held its head high for an amazing 135 years.

Artesia 11U Baseball All-Stars are District Champions

Artesia 11U advance to state.

Artesia City Council looks to address budget ‘deficit.’ Here is what we know

The projected deficit is the result of overbudgeting expenses and underbudgeting revenue.

State Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez: Why I’m fighting to end New Mexico’s income tax

Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

‘Death Ridge’ delay brings early summer rain as drought persists

The area had received about 5.56 inches of rain since January as of July 8 – more than last year’s total of 4 inches but less than the 6.34 average for southeast New Mexico, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Finding peace on the water: Artesia fisherman enjoys sport after late beginning

A 2023 graduate of Artesia High School, Chavez focused on football, baseball, track and field, and even bowling during his high school years, leaving little time or motivation for his uncle’s favorite sport. But this summer all that changed.

Acosta is the new Artesia cross country head coach

Julius Acosta is the new Artesia Cross Country coach.