March 15, 2026
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SIMCO offers student grants
With graduation season around the corner, Salado Isolation Mining Contractors LLC (SIMCO) is accepting applications for college scholarships through its SIMCO Education Scholarship Program.
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People are the salt and light of the world
Jesus says to his followers, “You are the salt and light of the world. . . .” Can you imagine that?
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Side hustles look profitable for Artesia friends
Jessica Mendoza combined her maiden name and a nickname with her love of baking and she, too, found herself with a profitable sideline.
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Launch Pad Lecture to explore commercial spaceflight
The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture will feature Las Cruces native and Virgin Galactic propulsion engineer Tori Crichton.
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Launch Pad Lecture to explore commercial spaceflight
A Las Cruces native, Crichton’s passion for space began at shuttle camp as a child at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering from New Mexico State University.
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Ty Houghtaling writes on truth in love
Ephesians chapter 4 is a passage of Scripture that helps us understand why preachers preach.
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Freshman cheerleader sings national anthem
In front of a packed house at the Bulldog Pit before the Artesia boys basketball game against Valencia, public address announcer Tony Jaramillo asked everyone to stand for the national anthem.
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Movie filmed in Ruidoso, starring Matthew McConaughey nominated for Academy Award
The Lost Bus stars Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey as McKay
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Artesia thawing out from winter storm
A winter storm warning was in effect until 11 a.m. Jan. 25 and an extreme cold warning was posted until late morning on Jan. 26.
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