NM land offered to oil and gas leases in November

The Bureau of Land Management on Friday, July 17, announced it was accepting comments from the public on the proposed lease sale, including lands within the southeast Permian Basin region of New Mexico.

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Nearby areas offer a chance to get out and enjoy some nature as well.

The NMAA Opened the Gate. NIL could walk through next.

A look at what the future of high schoo football.

Despite trail closures, plenty of area hiking options remain in Lincoln County. Here are the details

Nearby areas offer a chance to get out and enjoy some nature as well.

L.G. and Cooper Henderson go into the NMHSCA together

L.G. and Cooper Henderson inducted into the NMHSCA Hall of Fame.
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While much of the conversation around education in New Mexico often focuses on statewide rankings, I believe it’s equally important to celebrate the incredible things happening right here in the City of Champions.

State Rep. Harlan Vincent: The Future of Our Forests

We cannot keep spending enormous amounts of taxpayer money responding to disasters while underinvesting in preventing them.

Siah Correa Hemphill: Congress was never meant to be a lifetime job

The Founders never envisioned a permanent political class. They expected citizens to serve for a time and then return home, allowing new voices and fresh ideas to emerge.

Obituaries

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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‘Stripper well’ exemption could be repealed if outgoing Land Commissioner has her way

Garcia Richard called for doing away with the 1994 program after the State Land Office completed an audit showing that no wells currently qualify for its provisions.

Fishing heats up across southern New Mexico lakes and streams. Here is a look where you can land the best bite this week

Near Truth or Consequences at Elephant Butte Lake, fishing was fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass when using a white shad lure.

The NMAA Opened the Gate. NIL could walk through next.

A look at what the future of high schoo football.

Despite trail closures, plenty of area hiking options remain in Lincoln County. Here are the details

Nearby areas offer a chance to get out and enjoy some nature as well.

L.G. and Cooper Henderson go into the NMHSCA together

L.G. and Cooper Henderson inducted into the NMHSCA Hall of Fame.

Child drowning reported at Brantley Lake

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident at about 5 p.m., Sunday July 26 via a news release.

Darian Jaramillo: Artesia Public Schools begin new year with momentum

While much of the conversation around education in New Mexico often focuses on statewide rankings, I believe it’s equally important to celebrate the incredible things happening right here in the City of Champions.

Artesia youth fisherman earns first state championship

Jonathan Chavez caught four largemouth bass totaling 52¾ inches.

NM land offered to oil and gas leases in November

The Bureau of Land Management on Friday, July 17, announced it was accepting comments from the public on the proposed lease sale, including lands within the southeast Permian Basin region of New Mexico.

Artesia 12U rolls into state title game

Artesia 12U is one win away from the regional tournament.

Former Las Cruces mayor Miyagishima out in NM governor’s race

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announced Friday that he was ending his bid for New Mexico governor and endorsed the GOP nominee for...

Eddy Jr. Livestock Auctions wraps up Eddy County Fair. Here is a photographic recap of Saturday’s event.

Children all over Eddy County participated in the annual auction.