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Smokin' Hot Bull Riding packs the crowd in on Friday night.
There’s a charming story that Thomas Wheeler, CEO of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, told on himself.

Auctions, bull riding, and live music: Here’s what to expect at the Eddy County Fair

Hundreds of local children will convene this week at the Eddy County Fairgrounds, hoping to take home prizes for their hardwork. The 81st Eddy...

Anton Wodarz: A year in Artesia that changed by life

Beyond all these amazing experiences, I grew tremendously as a person. Living far away from my family taught me independence, responsibility, and confidence.

David Grousnick: Defining the Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God was the main emphasis of Jesus’ ministry, and this is accepted by most. But defining precisely what the Kingdom was is a bit more difficult.

David Grousnick: The yoke Jesus invites us to take

The yoke Jesus invites us to take in Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Here’s your guide to the Fourth of July with plenty of activities in Artesia

Most activities will take place at Jaycee Park.

Here’s what’s going on this week in Artesia

Check here for upcoming events in Artesia.

What’s happening around Artesia? Here is a look with Around Town

Around Town appears regularly on this website and in Wednesday's newspaper.

David Grousnick: The outcome of discipleship

One unsung hero of the Bible is Onesiphorus. He is forever known as a minister to the minister, the one who kept the Apostle Paul on his feet.

El Rito Media welcomes Trina Thomas as advertising sales executive

El Rito Media was founded with the purchase of the Rio Grande Sun in 2022, acquired the Artesia paper in 2023 and expanded further in June 2024 by purchasing the other three properties from Gannett, all with the mission of focusing on community-driven journalism.

Rick Smith: What is Intercessory Prayer?

We should always seek to intercede with God in prayer for a sinner, saved or lost.

David Grousnick: What is your purpose?

In some churches evangelism has traditionally meant a once-a-year special event or a particular strategy for incorporating newcomers into the life of the church.

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