Leger Fernandez Appears to Win Reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

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Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez unofficially won reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, according to the Associated Press. With 534 of 763 precincts partially reporting, Leger Fernandez held 61% of the vote to Zamora’s 39%. The campaign focused on RECA compensation, private property rights, federal land regulation and border security.

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Leger Fernandez Appears to Win Reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

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Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez unofficially won reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, according to the Associated Press. With 534 of 763 precincts partially reporting, Leger Fernandez held 61% of the vote to Zamora’s 39%. The campaign focused on RECA compensation, private property rights, federal land regulation and border security.

Rhonda Hatch Unofficially Wins Reelection as Eddy County Assessor With 71% of Vote

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Rhonda Hatch appeared poised to retain the Eddy County assessor’s position, leading Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson 71% to 29% in unofficial results. Hatch, a 21-year assessor’s office veteran, thanked voters and supporters. Ferguson, a former assessor, also expressed gratitude. Uncontested winners included County Clerk Cara Cooke, commissioners Bo Bowen and Henry Castaneda, and several judges.

Leger Fernandez Appears to Win Reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

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Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez unofficially won reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, according to the Associated Press. With 534 of 763 precincts partially reporting, Leger Fernandez held 61% of the vote to Zamora’s 39%. The campaign focused on RECA compensation, private property rights, federal land regulation and border security.

Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor’s Race

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Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was the apparent winner of New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Gregg Hull 57% to 43%, according to unofficial results. Haaland pledged to expand health care and affordable housing, support early childhood education, strengthen environmental protections and oppose data-center construction, succeeding term-limited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
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Mark Fischer: Defining a civil society

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Most people have life goals and an understanding of at least some of the steps required to achieve them. Those steps include countless decisions and hundreds of actions which under the best set of circumstances might propel us to accomplishing our aim. The expectation of predictability in cause and affect is central and nourishing to us as our good efforts bear good fruit.

Victor Hanson: The deep midterms

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This opinion essay argues that the upcoming midterm elections represent more than a referendum on gas prices or presidential approval. It frames the contest as a fundamental choice between limited government and free-market capitalism and a progressive socialist agenda, examining immigration, energy, Iran, fraud, DEI, and Islamism while warning of the consequences.

Andrea Warner: A quality arts education shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code

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New Mexico School for the Arts gives students statewide access to rigorous academics and pre-professional arts training, but distance remains a barrier. Its dormitory provides free housing, meals and programming for rural students who could not otherwise attend. As NMSA seeks permanent dorm funding in 2027, state leaders should ensure ZIP code never limits a student’s talent.

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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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David Grousnick: Are You Ready to Meet Jesus? Lessons from the Ten Virgins

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In this Pastor Column, Pastor David Grousnick uses humorous stories, the Titanic, and Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins to urge readers to examine their lives. Because Christ’s return will be unexpected, earthly valuables and religious appearances cannot prepare us; repentance and readiness matter. Are you ready to meet Jesus with no unfinished business?

Bulldogs earn No. 3 seed, first-round bye in state playoffs

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Bulldog football team is the No. 3 seed in the state tournament.

Rhonda Hatch Unofficially Wins Reelection as Eddy County Assessor With 71% of Vote

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Rhonda Hatch appeared poised to retain the Eddy County assessor’s position, leading Democratic challenger Gemma Ferguson 71% to 29% in unofficial results. Hatch, a 21-year assessor’s office veteran, thanked voters and supporters. Ferguson, a former assessor, also expressed gratitude. Uncontested winners included County Clerk Cara Cooke, commissioners Bo Bowen and Henry Castaneda, and several judges.

Leger Fernandez Appears to Win Reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

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Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez unofficially won reelection in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican state Rep. Martin Zamora, according to the Associated Press. With 534 of 763 precincts partially reporting, Leger Fernandez held 61% of the vote to Zamora’s 39%. The campaign focused on RECA compensation, private property rights, federal land regulation and border security.

Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor’s Race

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Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was the apparent winner of New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Gregg Hull 57% to 43%, according to unofficial results. Haaland pledged to expand health care and affordable housing, support early childhood education, strengthen environmental protections and oppose data-center construction, succeeding term-limited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Ben Ray Lujan Cruising to Reelection to U.S. Senate Seat

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Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is poised to retain New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat after the Associated Press called Tuesday’s election, with Lujan leading Republican challenger Larry Marker 69.4% to 30.6% of votes counted. Lujan, first elected in 2020, declared victory and pledged to continue working on affordability, food insecurity and health care.

Artesia Election Day Live Updates: Polls Open Until 7 p.m.

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Artesia polls remain open until 7 p.m. for the Nov. 3 General Election, with steady afternoon turnout reported at four voting locations. By late afternoon, 444 people had voted at Central Valley Electric, 598 at Faith Baptist Church and 210 at Trinity Temple Church. Voters are choosing candidates in local, congressional, U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races.

Ruidoso Woman Sues Village, Police Over Facebook Blocking and Deleted Posts

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A Ruidoso woman is suing the village and police department, alleging officials violated her civil rights by deleting critical Facebook comments and blocking her from their pages. Cinthia Smoley’s posts criticized public officials and described her experience reporting two stolen vehicles. She seeks an injunction preventing future censorship, along with compensatory damages and attorney’s fees.

Mark Fischer: Defining a civil society

Opinion
Most people have life goals and an understanding of at least some of the steps required to achieve them. Those steps include countless decisions and hundreds of actions which under the best set of circumstances might propel us to accomplishing our aim. The expectation of predictability in cause and affect is central and nourishing to us as our good efforts bear good fruit.

Outmatched, not out of heart: Artesia falls to Academy

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Artesia girls soccer team ends season with a loss.

Ty Houghtaling: God’s Unconditional Love Offers Freedom Through Faith in Jesus

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Pastor Houghtaling argues that the Bible assures God’s unconditional love through Christ, which cannot be earned or lost but accepted or rejected. Choosing faith brings freedom, grace, forgiveness, salvation, and purpose in God’s story. He invites readers to give their lives to Jesus and experience that freedom. Ty Houghtaling pastors First Baptist Church in Artesia.

Northern New Mexico Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Outages on Navajo Nation

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Relentless weekend rain caused additional flooding across northern New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, prompting evacuations near the San Juan, La Plata, Animas and Chama rivers. At least 10,000 homes had already sustained damage. Chama closed roads amid sewage concerns, while outages affected Navajo communities. The state authorized up to $55 million in emergency funds.
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