December 2, 2024
Two killed in Artesia car crash that led to power outage
Traffic was being detoured down North 16 Street and Bowman Drive or North 7th and 8th streets.
Adrian Hedden
Garcia Richard played tricks while Trump treated New Mexico to ABQ rally
In a blatant misuse of power, New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard made the decision to refuse the Trump campaign's use of a parking lot for their rally held on Halloween in Albuquerque.
Recovery efforts continue in Roswell after floods
City of Roswell spokesman Todd Wildermuth said officials were working to clean up debris and assessing damage to city buildings in the wake of a massive flood that turned fatal after record-breaking rainfall drenched the city over the weekend.
Deadly flooding in Roswell leaves city inaccessible amid severe rains
Flood waters breached U.S. 285 in several places and on U.S. Highway 70, the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Seniors Honored at Eddy County Fair
The Artesia Senior Center was represented at the 2024 Eddy County Fair, with a total of 74 ribbons won by seniors. Mollie Simmons had a total of 14 entries and won 12 blue, and 2 red ribbons.
Southeast New Mexico College to Host Railroad Training Event
Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is hosting a free Railroad 101 Training Event on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024, in partnership with Transcaer, Union Pacific, BNSF, and Graymar Environmental.
Junior Lions of the Month chosen
3 local students have been chosen as Junior Lions of the Month for September.Brookelyn Thacker.
Remembering When New Mexicans Were Wooed By Presidential Candidates
By the time you read these words, I will be comfortably lodged in Atlanta, Georgia, a metropolis known for many things — as the cradle of the civil rights movement, the home of Martin Luther King, Jr.
JoAnn Schneider
Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, September 21, at Midway Baptist Church in Midway, NM for JoAnn Schneider of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mrs. Schneider, 82, died on September 13, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. Lawrence Lowery will officiate at…
Darryl Palmer
Darryl Douglas (Doug) Palmer of Oregon, passed into the Lord’s arms on September 1, 2024. Doug was born on August 1, 1936, in Montana to parents Tim and Lorraine Palmer. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will take…