December 14, 2025
Three keys to Artesia football defeating Hobbs on Friday night
Artesia Daily Press
Adrian Hedden
City of Artesia renews air ambulance contract
This agreement means that all permanent Eddy County residents are automatically enrolled in the Trans Aero Medevac membership program.
Here are the results of the Eddy County Fair’s indoor competitions
Students squared off in a variety of competitions hosted by the Eddy County Fair.
Eddy County Fair animal results
Here are the livestock competition results from the Eddy County Fair.
Heinrich, Lujan commit to Ruidoso flood disaster relief and preparation
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan were given a tour of the worst-affected areas, from the Upper Canyon to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
Artesia boys’ basketball holds its annual camp
Artesia boys’ basketball coach Michael Mondragon held his 11th annual basketball camp this week at the Bulldog Pit. Mondragon said 141 basketball campers participated in half-court and full-court scrimmages and worked on skills such as free-throw shooting, layups and defensive rebounding.
Letter to the editor
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NMOGA an advocate for Lea County’s oil and gas industry
Missi Currier, NMOGA chief executive officer and president, spoke Tuesday during the annual conference at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs.
Murder trial begins for suspect in Artesia Public Safety Complex shooting
If convicted, Lucero could face life in prison.
Artesia police report low crime, new tools
Artesia’s violent crime rate in 2025 was 2.1%, according to the report, an improvement from 3.6% in 2024.