December 14, 2025
Editorial angers Artesia hospital bosses; we’ll take the heat, keep fighting
Folks at Artesia General Hospital apparently have confused the Hippocratic Oath with the Hypocritic Oath.
Adrian Hedden
SOS Toulouse Oliver announces run for lt. gov.
Following months of speculation, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced on Thursday she will seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in the June 2, 2026 primary election.
Trout continue to rule New Mexico waters
Anglers seeking the best conditions for trout this week should travel to rivers or streams in either northern or southern New Mexico.
Trustworthy saying
Five times in the New Testament, the phrase “here is a trustworthy saying” appears.
Man dies in custody at detention center
A 29-year-old Carlsbad man was found dead at the Eddy County Detention Center on the morning of Oct. 9, hours after he was incarcerated and after jail staff said the man had a “medical emergency.”
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Eddy County nonprofits honored at Altrusa luncheon in Artesia
Rhonda Jones moved to Carlsbad six years ago from Dallas to be closer to her family.
Explosion at refinery in Artesia injures 3
It was initially unclear if anyone was hurt, the cause of the explosion and level of damage to the facility.
Eddy County sheriff’s deputy arrested for drunken driving in Carlsbad
A deputy with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office was arrested for drunken driving near the intersection of South Canal and Bronson Streets.
Hayley Klein hired as Artesia city administrator
The council agreed to hire Klein in a unanimous vote at its Oct. 14 meeting.