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Your Voice Matters to Your Local Newspaper
Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites, they say, “Oh. Thank goodness we…
Youtsey defeats Todd in Artesia mayor’s race
In an email Thursday morning to the Daily Press, Todd congratulated Youtsey and the others who won their respective races.
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Jeffrey Youtsey wins Artesia Mayor’s race
Youtsey defeated challenger Terry Todd in a close race.
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Voting steady in closing minutes of Artesia elections
Lines were noted at Faith Baptist Church around 4 p.m.
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Artesia voters get to know mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday.
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El Paso flights resume after ‘cartel incursion’
El Paso International Airport is the main air travel facility in far west Texas and southwest New Mexico.
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Emergency Declared in New Mexico as Winter Storm Continues
Artesia and Carlsbad schools closed Monday; ENMU–Ruidoso also closed
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Man found shot to death at Artesia apartment complex
Ivan Ortiz, 32, was initially found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died.
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Ruidoso Downs out of business after flood and fire damage
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.
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The New Year, together
“Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.”
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