January 29, 2026
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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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Weather cancels music at RDBG
Artesia area under flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. Saturday.
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Eddy County Fair animal results
Here are the livestock competition results from the Eddy County Fair.
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Heinrich, Lujan commit to Ruidoso flood disaster relief and preparation
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan were given a tour of the worst-affected areas, from the Upper Canyon to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
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Ruidoso Downs race meet moves
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year.
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Racetrack damaged by historic flooding
RUIDOSO DOWNS – What was joy in May during the re-opening of Ruidoso Downs Racetrack has turned to sorrow and uncertainty in the wake of Tuesday’s even more devastating flood.
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Three perish in Ruidoso flooding
Ruidoso Police Chief Steve Minner said all three were reported missing from the Riverside RV Park on Sudderth Dr.
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