Rain Delays Artesia Balloon Launch, but Balloon Glow Lights Up Saturday Night

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Rain canceled Saturday morning’s hot air balloon launch at Artesia’s Eagle Draw Park during Balloons and Tunes, but the event continued later with live music, food trucks, the Oil Patch Market and tethered balloon rides. The evening concluded with a balloon glow and fire concert featuring balloon burners, the Artesia High School band and cheerleaders.

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Lance Jaggers Named Assistant U.S. Attorney in Roswell After Six-Year Gap

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Former local prosecutor Lance Jaggers has been appointed assistant U.S. attorney in Roswell, restoring a resident federal prosecutor to the city for the first time since 2020. Jaggers will support border security and prosecute violent crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking across southeastern New Mexico, drawing on experience in state prosecution and child welfare law.

Hatch Wins Second Term as Eddy County Assessor with 71% of Vote

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Republican incumbent Rhonda Hatch won a second four-year term as Eddy County assessor, defeating Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson with 71% of the vote. Hatch received 11,239 votes to Ferguson’s 4,688. The assessor determines property values used for tax bills. County turnout was nearly 42%, while other local races were uncontested.

Bulldogs face familiar foe Gadsden in chase for 34th state title

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Bulldogs football face a familiar foe.

Forest Service Begins Post-Fire Tree Removal in Ruidoso Burn Scars

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The U.S. Forest Service has begun post-fire recovery in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres near Ruidoso. The $38 million project will reduce wildfire risk, erosion and soil damage while preparing sites for replanting, with work continuing through 2030 and seedlings expected in Block 2 in 2029.
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Sherry Robinson: Lessons learned from Vasquez-Cunningham race

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Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent the district’s conservative and liberal voters.

Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute

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Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs.

Victor Hanson: The Ukrainian Gordian Knot

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No one knows exactly how many people have been killed in the Ukraine war, which has now lasted four years and eight months--longer than World War II in the Pacific, the American Civil War, or World War I. There is still no end in sight. Estimates of the human toll vary widely, since it is in the interest of both sides to exaggerate the losses of the enemy while under-reporting their own casualties.

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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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Lance Jaggers Named Assistant U.S. Attorney in Roswell After Six-Year Gap

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Former local prosecutor Lance Jaggers has been appointed assistant U.S. attorney in Roswell, restoring a resident federal prosecutor to the city for the first time since 2020. Jaggers will support border security and prosecute violent crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking across southeastern New Mexico, drawing on experience in state prosecution and child welfare law.

Sherry Robinson: Lessons learned from Vasquez-Cunningham race

Opinion
Gabe Vasquez’s decisive reelection victory over Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District offers lessons for both parties. The race suggests voters rejected Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration policies, while Cunningham’s close alignment with Trump overshadowed his credentials. Vasquez, now a more moderate voice, faces pressure to represent the district’s conservative and liberal voters.

Hatch Wins Second Term as Eddy County Assessor with 71% of Vote

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Republican incumbent Rhonda Hatch won a second four-year term as Eddy County assessor, defeating Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson with 71% of the vote. Hatch received 11,239 votes to Ferguson’s 4,688. The assessor determines property values used for tax bills. County turnout was nearly 42%, while other local races were uncontested.

Bulldogs face familiar foe Gadsden in chase for 34th state title

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Bulldogs football face a familiar foe.

Forest Service Begins Post-Fire Tree Removal in Ruidoso Burn Scars

News
The U.S. Forest Service has begun post-fire recovery in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres near Ruidoso. The $38 million project will reduce wildfire risk, erosion and soil damage while preparing sites for replanting, with work continuing through 2030 and seedlings expected in Block 2 in 2029.

Artesia boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams both finish in the top 10 at state

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Artesia boys' and girls cross-country teams do well at state.

Artesia Prioritizes Roadway, Animal Shelter in 2028-2032 Infrastructure Plan

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Artesia’s 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan prioritizes a $1 million roadway project at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Facility to support future Roselawn Elementary traffic and $250,000 for planning an expanded animal shelter. Additional requests include parks equipment, a special-needs playground and youth baseball fields, with projects seeking state capital outlay funding.

$16.7M Grant Funds First Phase of Carlsbad Veterans Cemetery

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A $16.7 million U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant will fund the first phase of Carlsbad’s federally recognized veterans cemetery. Planned for a 10-acre site on Fiesta Drive, the project will include 1,500 burial sites, a memorial wall, administration building and committal shelter, expanding access for veterans and families across southeastern New Mexico.

Rain Delays Artesia Balloon Launch, but Balloon Glow Lights Up Saturday Night

Community
Rain canceled Saturday morning’s hot air balloon launch at Artesia’s Eagle Draw Park during Balloons and Tunes, but the event continued later with live music, food trucks, the Oil Patch Market and tethered balloon rides. The evening concluded with a balloon glow and fire concert featuring balloon burners, the Artesia High School band and cheerleaders.

Gabe Vasquez Wins Reelection to New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez appeared to win reelection to New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% in unofficial results. The Democrat will begin his third term in January 2027, pledging to focus on immigration reform, lowering fuel prices, protecting public lands and ending the war in Iran.

Five Charged in Hobbs Drug Ring Allegedly Shipping Meth and Fentanyl

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Five people have been federally charged in an alleged Hobbs-based drug trafficking operation involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, mailed shipments, interstate travel and electronic payments. Prosecutors say the group moved narcotics from Arizona and California to New Mexico and transferred about $186,851 in drug proceeds. Charges include conspiracy, money laundering and, for one defendant, firearm possession.

Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute

Opinion
Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs.
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