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Police identify skeletal remains found in Artesia
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.
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Sights of Artesia High School football
The Bulldogs defeated Albuquerque Highland High School Saturday.
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Mill levy showing different results in Artesia
Incumbents win another term for hospital board and school board.
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Live blog: Artesia residents go to the polls for the Nov. 4 elections
Turnout has been described as light to steady in some polling places.
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Explosion at refinery in Artesia injures 3
It was initially unclear if anyone was hurt, the cause of the explosion and level of damage to the facility.
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State Police investigate alleged officer involved shooting
An alleged officer involved shooting near Carlsbad was under investigation, according to a news release from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office.
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Human remains found by police
A train conductor with BNSF alerted police to the remains at about 2:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29.
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U.S. 285 south of Artesia reopened
Cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Crowds turn out for food at Red Dirt Black Gold
The music portion of the show was cancelled Saturday afternoon by organizers.
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