January 28, 2026

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Artesia and Carlsbad schools closed Monday; ENMU–Ruidoso also closed

Ivan Ortiz, 32, was initially found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died.

Officials with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track announced today that the entire 2026 race meet will be held at the Downs of Albuquerque this year.

“Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.”

Artesia police identified human bones found in September as belonging to a transient man last seen three years ago when he was released from jail.

The Bulldogs defeated Albuquerque Highland High School Saturday.

Incumbents win another term for hospital board and school board.

Turnout has been described as light to steady in some polling places.

It was initially unclear if anyone was hurt, the cause of the explosion and level of damage to the facility.

An alleged officer involved shooting near Carlsbad was under investigation, according to a news release from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office.