December 12, 2025
Community
Storm changes plans on final day of Red Dirt Black Gold
The final night of the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival in downtown Artesia was officially rained out.
Read MoreStorm changes plans on final day of Red Dirt Black GoldOver 360 Artesia Students to Participate in NDI New Mexico Residency Program
In addition to providing a creative and celebratory community event, the Residency Program will offer NDI New Mexico’s highly effective teaching methodology that incorporates dance instruction with live musical accompaniment and emphasizes social-emotional skills such as teamwork, self-confidence, and self-discipline that are critical to children’s long-term development.
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Taking off
The National Championship Air Races concluded Sunday in Roswell after five days of airplane races and demonstrations, despite weather delays over the weekend and the exclusion of two of the main classes of aircraft from the competition.
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It’s true
You can believe whatever you want about Jesus; there is no shortage of ideas or explanations surrounding Him.
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Fishing conditions unchanged across New Mexico
A feeling of fall is in the air across New Mexico and as the seasons change, fishing conditions remain good at lakes and streams.
Read MoreFishing conditions unchanged across New MexicoWhom to identify with?
Do you identify with the Pharisees, the ones who rightly saw the dangers of too close an association with the “wrong crowd.”
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Book spotlights White Sands as a top U.S. destination
Tory noted White Sands’ uniqueness compared to other national parks due to its remote location and its lack of crowds.
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Here’s your guide to Red Dirt Black Gold
Now in its 10th year, the annual festival is sponsored by Artesia MainStreet as a celebration of the region’s oil and gas industry.
Read MoreHere’s your guide to Red Dirt Black Gold