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.

Artesia polls are open until 7 p.m. for the Nov. 3 General Election. Early turnout included 25 voters at Central Valley Electric, 39 at Faith Baptist Church and 89 at Trinity Temple Church around noon, along with three same-day registrations. Voters can cast ballots at four locations in local, congressional, U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races.

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.

Artesia girls soccer team ends season with a loss.

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.

Southeast New Mexico College recognizes second-year nursing student Erin Chavez as its October 2026 Mountain Lion Student of the Month. Honored for compassion, leadership, integrity, and clinical judgment, Chavez advocated for a terminally ill patient’s comfort and dignity, exemplifying SENMC’s values and the patient-centered care of an exceptional future nurse.

Bulldogs rout Trojans 49-10.

The Forest Service has begun removing dead and dying trees around campsites, roads and trails in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars near Ruidoso. The work will reduce hazards and fuels, prepare sites for reforestation and improve recreation access, with temporary road closures possible. Hazard tree removal is expected through 2027, while broader restoration continues through 2029.

Artesia defeats Mayfield 49-10.

Artesia families enjoyed a safe Halloween at First Methodist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat, where decorated vehicles offered candy and prizes to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Local business Locker Room Cards and Collectibles also joined the festivities, welcoming visitors with candy and trading cards while owners dressed in creative costumes.

Bulldogs football take on the Trojans at 1 p.m.

Artesia cross-country runners show up at teh District Championships in Roswell.