June 24, 2025
Conklin to lead Artesia MainStreet
Lara Conklin, 42, is the new executive director of Artesia MainStreet.
Michael Smith
For those facing everyday battles, there is hope in Jesus
One day a young father was shopping in a crowded super-market. His three-year old son was with him.
Politicians overstaying their welcome
Think of the career politicians, who have never done anything else. The first one who comes to mind is Joe Biden.
Summer weather summons anglers to New Mexico lakes and streams
Saturday is the first full day of summer and lakes and streams across New Mexico are reporting good fishing conditions.
J&J Home Care celebrates 30th anniversary with community cookout
The cookout was held Thursday at J&J's offices.
Op-ed: New Mexico’s oil and gas industry leads on well plugging—let’s keep it that way
When it comes to environmental responsibility, New Mexico’s oil and gas industry is not just stepping up—we’re leading the way.
Hit ‘em hard and again
After Israel took out at least two of Iran’s top scientists behind the development of nuclear weapons (and promised to kill more), my high school fight song came to mind. At football games after a touchdown we sang, “Hit ‘em hard and hit ‘em again. Show ‘em now that we’re gonna win...”
Yard of the Week
The yard transformation at 1605 Hermosa has been made in the last seven years by Daniel and Denise Idoy.
New Mexico breeds in Vista Distaff Stakes
New Mexico fillies and mares are featured this weekend in the $50,000 Vista Distaff Stakes for three-year-olds and up on Saturday at Ruidoso Downs.
City spends thousands on water well fix
Drilling for a new groundwater well in Artesia was at a standstill due to an “unheard of” mishap at the site, the contractor reported to city councilors during their June 10 meeting.