Here are the latest crimes and arrests from the Artesia Police Department case files

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Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

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Artesia Recreation Center Foundation seeks higher court’s overturn of EV lawsuit dismissal from lower court

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Rules mandating electric vehicle chargers at new buildings were at the center of an appeal filed by an Artesia nonprofit.

Artesia school children paint part two of Eagle Draw Mural. Here are some pictures and some details.

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Fifth graders from Yucca Elementary School in Artesia took a break from class Monday to pain a second mural near Eagle Draw.

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

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

April groundbreaking starts the process moving for a new Eddy County Detention Center in Carlsbad. Here are some details.

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The new jail, which will replace the county’s current detention center in downtown Carlsbad, is being built across the street from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office on Corrales Road south of Carlsbad.
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Meghan Mooney: Charter schools strengthen public education with a fresh perspective for possible changes

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

Sherry Robinson: How do we reform CYFD and care for unwanted children being shuffled from place to place?

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A recent report from the state Department of Justice may not describe day-to-day life, but the interviews with kids paint a tragic picture.

Tom Wright: Can New Mexico make a comeback from governor to Congress?

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Tom Wright I really liked state Sen. David Gallegos’ opinion piece titled: If Someone Wanted to Hold New Mexico Back. It went straight to the point on why we are at the bottom of most lists, from...

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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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Here are the latest crimes and arrests from the Artesia Police Department case files

News
Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Artesia Recreation Center Foundation seeks higher court’s overturn of EV lawsuit dismissal from lower court

News
Rules mandating electric vehicle chargers at new buildings were at the center of an appeal filed by an Artesia nonprofit.

Artesia school children paint part two of Eagle Draw Mural. Here are some pictures and some details.

Community
Fifth graders from Yucca Elementary School in Artesia took a break from class Monday to pain a second mural near Eagle Draw.

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

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

April groundbreaking starts the process moving for a new Eddy County Detention Center in Carlsbad. Here are some details.

News
The new jail, which will replace the county’s current detention center in downtown Carlsbad, is being built across the street from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office on Corrales Road south of Carlsbad.

Artesia baseball team repeats as district champs

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Artesia baseball team wins the district title with victory over Goddard on Thursday.

The Artesia boys baseball team are the No. 1 seed in the 4A tournament

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The Artesia Bulldogs baseball team is the No. 1 seed in 4A.

Artesia softball team is the No.1 seed

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The Artesia softball team is the No. 1 seed in Class 4A.

What is an act of servanthood? Pastor David Grousnick has the answer

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Eric Clapton, arguably one of the greatest living rock guitarists, wrote a heart wrenching song about the death of his four-year-old son

Sherry Robinson: How do we reform CYFD and care for unwanted children being shuffled from place to place?

Opinion
A recent report from the state Department of Justice may not describe day-to-day life, but the interviews with kids paint a tragic picture.

Special Olympians from Artesia participate in the Area IV Summer Olympics games in Carlsbad. Here are some pictures.

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Carlsbad welcomed Special Olympians from everywhere.

Around Town takes a look at community activities for everyone

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Here is a look at some happenings in Artesia.
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