Interior Secretary Burgum discusses energy production and roles of public lands during Eddy County visit

The interior secretary also represented the U.S.’ Energy Dominance Council, which he chairs, an initiative created by President Donald Trump via an executive order in February.

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The interior secretary also represented the U.S.’ Energy Dominance Council, which he chairs, an initiative created by President Donald Trump via an executive order in February.

Javier Sanchez: Happy Mother’s Day Mom and thanks

My mom started a business finding jobs for people with physical and mental challenges.

Scenes from Artesia softball 8-2 victory over Goddard in state playoff game

Lady 'Dogs softball team advances to semifinals at state with 8-2 victory over Goddard on Saturday.

Three keys to Artesia softball winning a Blue Trophy

Three keys for Artesia to win the Blue Trophy.
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My mom started a business finding jobs for people with physical and mental challenges.

Cal Thomas: Who is monitoring the federal debt? It’s $39T and rising

I have written about the debt before, but it bears repeating until Congress takes action. What frustrates those who are paying attention to the debt is that it is not an unsolvable problem. It’s been fixed before, even within recent memory for many people.

Siah Correa Hemphill: New Mexico can lead term limits and restoring trust, as belief in government is stressed

It’s important to recognize that this concern is not about any one party or any one group of leaders.

Obituaries

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,...

Garrett Romine

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garrett Walter Romine, who was taken from us far too soon.  Although his time with us was brief, his impact on everyone who...

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Interior Secretary Burgum discusses energy production and roles of public lands during Eddy County visit

The interior secretary also represented the U.S.’ Energy Dominance Council, which he chairs, an initiative created by President Donald Trump via an executive order in February.

Former Loving police chief sentenced for impersonating officer during a 2021 arrest

Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argusachedden@currentargus.com Frank Methola, the former Loving police chief convicted last year of acting outside his jurisdiction in a 2021 arrest, was sentenced to...

Javier Sanchez: Happy Mother’s Day Mom and thanks

My mom started a business finding jobs for people with physical and mental challenges.

Scenes from Artesia softball 8-2 victory over Goddard in state playoff game

Lady 'Dogs softball team advances to semifinals at state with 8-2 victory over Goddard on Saturday.

Three keys to Artesia softball winning a Blue Trophy

Three keys for Artesia to win the Blue Trophy.

Artesia girls track team win district title

Two Artesia runners start the race side-by-side during a district championship meet on Friday.

Bass are biting in Eddy County this week at Brantley Lake

Information and photos provided by New Mexico Department of Wildlife Bass fishers looking for good catches should travel to Brantley Lake between Artesia and Carlsbad...

Eddy County ponders a buffer zone between neighborhoods and oil and gas development

Jeannie Nichols said she is “ready to fight” against impacts she said local communities face amid growing oil and gas production in Eddy County.

Artesia boys track team wins district

Artesia boys' track team win district in a breeze.

Both Artesia tennis teams advance to the semifinals

Both Artesia tennis teams advance to semifinals.

Artesia girls softball team repeats as district champions

Artesia softball team wins its second consecutive district championship.

Ruidoso hosts Republican Governor candidates next week. Here are some details.

Candidates for Governor include Gregg Hull, Doug Turner and Duke Rodriguez. All will be given 30 minutes to make a presentation.