Yard of the Week: Jim and Nancy Johnson’s 50-Year Home Tradition

For 50 years, Jim and Nancy Johnson have made 1408 W. Bush home, creating a distinctive Yard of the Week. Nancy maintains the plush lawn, while Jim tends the xeriscaped areas decorated with rocks, metal flowers and artwork. A family heirloom horse-drawn tractor and windmill have graced the yard for four decades.

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New Mexico officials proposed methane abatement rules targeting large oilfield leaks, including a “super emitter” reporting program and mandatory zero-emission electric pneumatic pumps by 2031. The Environment Department says swift action is needed to reduce pollution and waste, while oil and gas representatives question the compressed timeline, technical requirements and potential conflicts with existing regulations.

Eddy County looks to retool weeds rules. Here is a closer look at what commissioners want to do

County commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting in Carlsbad to schedule a public hearing and a possible vote to adopt an ordinance dealing with the issue.

New Mexico Proposes Methane Rules as Oil Industry Questions Timeline

New Mexico officials proposed methane abatement rules targeting large oilfield leaks, including a “super emitter” reporting program and mandatory zero-emission electric pneumatic pumps by 2031. The Environment Department says swift action is needed to reduce pollution and waste, while oil and gas representatives question the compressed timeline, technical requirements and potential conflicts with existing regulations.

Carlsbad Cavegirls volleyball edges Artesia in season opener

Artesia is 0-1 on the season. While Carlsbad is 1-2.
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“Free” universal childcare is estimated to cost taxpayers $850 million annually with the price tag rising quickly over time according to the Legislative Finance Committee.

Sherry Robinson: The stealth candidate and the Trojan horse for governor

The news about Democrat Deb Haaland, the stealth candidate, is more about where she’s not than where she is. Republican Gregg Hull, still trying to introduce himself to voters outside of Rio Rancho, kneecapped himself in public comments sure to alienate the disaffected Dems and Independents he needs to win.

Mario Romero: Wildfire season is year-round. Let’s plan for it

Insurance companies are offering utilities less coverage at ever-increasing premiums. Meanwhile, wildfire costs are skyrocketing across the West, and electric cooperatives are facing billions in liability. That means most electric co-op providers face an existential risk from litigation after a wildfire.

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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.

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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Paul Gessing: Free childcare built on deceit, dirty secrets

“Free” universal childcare is estimated to cost taxpayers $850 million annually with the price tag rising quickly over time according to the Legislative Finance Committee.

Yard of the Week: Jim and Nancy Johnson’s 50-Year Home Tradition

For 50 years, Jim and Nancy Johnson have made 1408 W. Bush home, creating a distinctive Yard of the Week. Nancy maintains the plush lawn, while Jim tends the xeriscaped areas decorated with rocks, metal flowers and artwork. A family heirloom horse-drawn tractor and windmill have graced the yard for four decades.

Eddy County looks to retool weeds rules. Here is a closer look at what commissioners want to do

County commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting in Carlsbad to schedule a public hearing and a possible vote to adopt an ordinance dealing with the issue.

New Mexico Proposes Methane Rules as Oil Industry Questions Timeline

New Mexico officials proposed methane abatement rules targeting large oilfield leaks, including a “super emitter” reporting program and mandatory zero-emission electric pneumatic pumps by 2031. The Environment Department says swift action is needed to reduce pollution and waste, while oil and gas representatives question the compressed timeline, technical requirements and potential conflicts with existing regulations.

Carlsbad Cavegirls volleyball edges Artesia in season opener

Artesia is 0-1 on the season. While Carlsbad is 1-2.

Sherry Robinson: The stealth candidate and the Trojan horse for governor

The news about Democrat Deb Haaland, the stealth candidate, is more about where she’s not than where she is. Republican Gregg Hull, still trying to introduce himself to voters outside of Rio Rancho, kneecapped himself in public comments sure to alienate the disaffected Dems and Independents he needs to win.

Culinary Confidential: The Best Southwest Street Corn Pasta can be served as a side dish or main course

Grill the corn for smoky flavor. Hatch chiles add authentic Southwest flavor. Leftovers are excellent the next day.

Happy Valley residents: ‘I wanted to see the stars.’ Residents’ northwest of Carlsbad approach oil and gas encroachment

Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez said the encroachment on residential areas was a symptom of Carlsbad’s fast growth during a booming time for the oil and gas industry centered in southeast New Mexico’s Permian Basin region.

Artesia Boys Athlete of the Year

Ayden Gomez is the Boys' Athlete of the Year

Mario Romero: Wildfire season is year-round. Let’s plan for it

Insurance companies are offering utilities less coverage at ever-increasing premiums. Meanwhile, wildfire costs are skyrocketing across the West, and electric cooperatives are facing billions in liability. That means most electric co-op providers face an existential risk from litigation after a wildfire.

Scenes from the Eddy County rivalry football game

Scenes from the Artesia vs. Carlsbad football game.

Artesia Daily Press announces 2025 Girls’ Athlete of the Year

Girls Athlete of the Year annouunced.