WIPP halts waste disposal and might be on hold until August, per officials

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU), which is clothing materials, equipment and other debris irradiated during nuclear activities.

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The case was downgraded to "inactive" on Friday, June 19 as the dog recovered from its infection.

New Mexico officials look to stop screwworm spread as Lea County case deemed ‘inactive’

The case was downgraded to "inactive" on Friday, June 19 as the dog recovered from its infection.

WIPP halts waste disposal and might be on hold until August, per officials

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU), which is clothing materials, equipment and other debris irradiated during nuclear activities.

Meals with Wheels: Oreo Fudge, Your New Guilty Pleasure

I love white chocolate (a sin, I know) and Oreo fudge puts all that goodness into one neat package.
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Last week, Elon Musk became the planet’s first trillionaire with the IPO of SpaceX. He has brought tremendous ingenuity, wealth, inspiration and leadership to literally billions of people on this planet.

Tom Wright: Remember the past to preserve the future

“A nation that forgets its past has no future” is often attributed to Winston Churchill.

Cal Thomas: Is removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

Is America growing tired of Trump’s nonstop appearances?

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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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El Rito Media welcomes Trina Thomas as advertising sales executive

El Rito Media was founded with the purchase of the Rio Grande Sun in 2022, acquired the Artesia paper in 2023 and expanded further in June 2024 by purchasing the other three properties from Gannett, all with the mission of focusing on community-driven journalism.

New Mexico officials look to stop screwworm spread as Lea County case deemed ‘inactive’

The case was downgraded to "inactive" on Friday, June 19 as the dog recovered from its infection.

WIPP halts waste disposal and might be on hold until August, per officials

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU), which is clothing materials, equipment and other debris irradiated during nuclear activities.

Meals with Wheels: Oreo Fudge, Your New Guilty Pleasure

I love white chocolate (a sin, I know) and Oreo fudge puts all that goodness into one neat package.

Jackson Bickel’s time as Artesia baseball head coach has ended 

Artesia baseball coach Jackson Bickel ends coaching career.

Javier Sanchez: A frightening reality

Last week, Elon Musk became the planet’s first trillionaire with the IPO of SpaceX. He has brought tremendous ingenuity, wealth, inspiration and leadership to literally billions of people on this planet.

Fuentes takes baseball dream to NMMI

Jett Fuentes to attend NMMI.

Trout fishing in Lincoln County offers relief from Artesia June heat

Trout conditions at Alto Lake were particularly good using Kastmasters and worms.

Tom Wright: Remember the past to preserve the future

“A nation that forgets its past has no future” is often attributed to Winston Churchill.

Pollard’s third girls basketball camp draws 100 players

Artesia girls basketball camp a success.