A 16-year-old was shot Sunday night on S. Second St. in Artesia. Here’s what we know

The shooting was reported at about 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South 2nd Street.

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The shooting was reported at about 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South 2nd Street.

A 16-year-old was shot Sunday night on S. Second St. in Artesia. Here’s what we know

The shooting was reported at about 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South 2nd Street.

Anthony Barrera: The best fishing baits to use in the summer at lakes and streams in New Mexico

As water temperatures rise, fish become more active during the early morning and late evening.

Artesia man guilty in federal murder, kidnapping case

Police did not identify the woman the men were accused of kidnapping and killing.
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Tom Wright: Statesmen, scoundrels and scandals

The separatist movement began in 1765. The debate over independence continued eleven years until the Declaration of Independence was signed, on July 4, 1776. Combat had begun on April 19, 1775, and would continue until September 3, 1783.

State Rep. Harlan Vincent: New Mexico must get serious about SNAP

Let’s be clear, helping families in need is not the problem. Most New Mexicans support a safety net for children, seniors, veterans, and individuals facing temporary hardships. The problem arises when government fails to properly manage the program, verify eligibility, and ensure benefits are going only to those who truly qualify.

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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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Federal EPA slams NM’s nuke waste proposal for the WIPP site near Carlsbad

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Scenes from Seek First registration and evaluations

Seek 1st held it registration and evaluation on Tuesday, June 30.

A 16-year-old was shot Sunday night on S. Second St. in Artesia. Here’s what we know

The shooting was reported at about 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South 2nd Street.

Anthony Barrera: The best fishing baits to use in the summer at lakes and streams in New Mexico

As water temperatures rise, fish become more active during the early morning and late evening.

Artesia man guilty in federal murder, kidnapping case

Police did not identify the woman the men were accused of kidnapping and killing.

Scenes from the 11U and 12U baseball all-stars

Scenes from the Artesia 11U and 12U all-star baseball teams.

Here’s what’s going on this week in Artesia

Check here for upcoming events in Artesia.

Artesia father guilty in death of infant daughter. Here’s how much time he’ll serve

Through a plea agreement with the Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Mendibles pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

NMGOP treasurer arrested in fatal hit and run. Here is what we know about Kimberly Skaggs

According to court records, at 2:46 p.m. on Monday June 22, deputies police responded to calls of a bicyclist who had been struck by a black Cadillac Escalade on Fairacres Road west of Las Cruces.

Artesia’s Landry Jones Appreciative of New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Honor

JT Keith A Full-Circle Moment Landry Jones has broken every major passing record at Artesia High School and accomplished something no other Bulldog quarterback ever has...

Trout conditions vigorous in all corners of New Mexico with good conditions reported

Trout conditions at Bonito Lake were particularly good using worms, corn, Powerbait and Taskmaster orange lures.