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MARCHiversary celebration sees dedication of Peggy’s Placita

Over the weekend, the Artesia Public Library (APL) continued the MARCHiversary celebration with a few programmed events and the dedication of Peggy’s Placita, an area...

REDA launches Smart911 tool

The Regional Emergency Dispatch Authority (REDA) recently activated a new tool that will enable residents of Eddy County to provide information to dispatch during...

Artesia says goodbye to old Tastee-Freez, hello to potentially three new businesses

Artesians were feeling particularly wistful this morning as they...

Lady Bulldogs on to semifinal round

The Lady Bulldog basketball team is making its first...

‘Dogs rolling on to 4A quarterfinals

The Runnin' 'Dogs are moving on the Class 4A...

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Sports

Bulldogs, Lady ‘Dogs win home tourney openers

Both the Bulldog baseball and Lady Bulldog softball teams kicked off their 2024 home tournaments Thursday with decisive...

Basketball season comes to close as Lady ‘Dogs fall in state semifinals, ‘Dogs in quarterfinals

The 2023-24 season of Artesia High School basketball came to a close Thursday morning as the third-ranked Lady...

Baseball Alumni Game

Business

Crime

Suspect in NMSP officer shooting detained

ALBUEQUERQUE — The man suspected of shooting and killing a New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer last week along I-40 west of...

Community Living

Obituaries

Outdoors

Tree permits available for Lincoln National Forest

Christmas tree permits for the Lincoln National Forest will...

Slaughter Canyon trails reopen at Carlsbad Caverns

Beginning Saturday, Nov. 11, the Slaughter Canyon Trails at...

Calling all outdoorsman

Hunting season is upon us and Artesia Daily Press...

Politics

Latest Articles

MARCHiversary celebration sees dedication of Peggy’s Placita

Over the weekend, the Artesia Public Library (APL) continued the MARCHiversary celebration with a few programmed events and the dedication of Peggy’s Placita, an...

Martinez announces candidacy for county sheriff

Victor Martinez has officially declared his candidacy for the office of Eddy County sheriff. Martinez has achieved numerous accolades over the course of his career....

Sandra Johnson

A memorial reception is scheduled for 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, April 13, in the Garden Room at Harvest Fellowship for Sandra "Sandy" (Swanson)...

Education

Artesia students a testament to benefits of Golden Apple program

Bailey Rutherford poses with Golden Apple Foundation President Alan...

Eager Beavers visit Public Safety Complex

The Artesia Police Department, Artesia Fire Department, Eddy County...

SRO Appreciation Day

The Artesia Police Department recognized its School Resource Officers,...