December 5, 2025
Community

Artesia student talks graduation
When Brissia Ruiz graduates Thursday as one of the top-ranked students in her Artesia High School class of 215 seniors.
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The Fear of the Lord
Psalm 34 is David’s testimony of God’s sovereign grace and protection for His own.
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Long weekend brings boat safety warnings
With many New Mexicans gearing up for the traditional start of the state’s boating season over Memorial Day weekend, officials are urging boaters to be vigilant about safety.
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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) awarded $21,000 in scholarships to 21 high school seniors in Eddy and Lea counties.
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Hospital mill levy goes to voters
The mill levy was first established in 1979, when the Artesia Special Hospital District was established, and renewed by voters every four years since.
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Faith and family keeps Artesia mom balanced
Born 53 years ago at the Fort Bliss Army installation in El Paso to a teenage mother, Renee Kraft was adopted at six weeks of age and grew up in Kermit, Texas.
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Carlsbad hosts Summer Games
Special Olympians from southeast New Mexico, including Artesia are scheduled to compete Saturday.
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Food assistance provided to residents
Fresh produce, frozen turkeys, energy drinks and water were distributed April 26 to families in Artesia as part of a Pop Up Food Distribution by the Roadrunner Food Bank.
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Why I Thank God for Thomas
Even in the gospel of John we don’t hear anything out of Thomas until the last year of Jesus’ ministry.
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Dancing with the Eddy County Stars
United Way of Eddy County hosted its highly-anticipated Dancing with the Stars fundraiser Friday night.
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