Roswell Daily Record ceases operations

The newspaper first founded in the 1900s announced Monday that it was “ceasing operations.”

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The newspaper first founded in the 1900s announced Monday that it was “ceasing operations.”

Wire thieves sought by Eddy County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly taking 120 feet of copper wire

Deputies with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office were called June 3 to a water pump site near the 1400 block of East Wood Avenue operated by Walterscheid Farms.

Roswell Daily Record ceases operations

The newspaper first founded in the 1900s announced Monday that it was “ceasing operations.”

Artesia celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with all kinds of family events

For America’s 250th birthday, a series of patriotic events took place in Artesia, including the annual parade and fireworks.
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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.

State Sen. Jim Townsend: The delay is becoming the decision

On May 12, the Water Quality Control Commission voted 7-4 to move the petition to a formal rulemaking hearing.

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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Acosta is the new Artesia cross country head coach

Julius Acosta is the new Artesia Cross Country coach.

Eddy County has hot fishing spots this week for white bass and catfish

Fishing for white bass at Brantley Lake between Artesia and Carlsbad was fair to good using spinners.

Wire thieves sought by Eddy County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly taking 120 feet of copper wire

Deputies with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office were called June 3 to a water pump site near the 1400 block of East Wood Avenue operated by Walterscheid Farms.

Roswell Daily Record ceases operations

The newspaper first founded in the 1900s announced Monday that it was “ceasing operations.”

Artesia celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with all kinds of family events

For America’s 250th birthday, a series of patriotic events took place in Artesia, including the annual parade and fireworks.

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.

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.

A woman was found dead in at an apartment in Artesia. Here’s what we know

Police were called to the scene at about 7:20 p.m. July 11 at an apartment complex operated by the Artesia Housing Authority

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.

Tigers draft Artesia ace, Jack Byers

The Detroit Tigers draft Artesia right-handed pitcher Jack Byers in the 17th round of the 2026 MLB Draft

Roswell celebrates ‘Out of this planet’ life with UFO Festival

This year marks the 79th anniversary of the 1947 “Roswell Incident,” when rancher W. W. Brazel and other locals discovered unusual debris resembling tinfoil and what they claimed were alien bodies on Brazel’s ranch in Roswell.

Artesia Museum transforms into dinosaur garden as children head outdoors during the summer reading program for bone dig

Children of all ages sifted through dirt in kid sized swimming pools locating buried loot.