January 29, 2026
Lifestyle

The Seven-Week Advent, Week 1
I invite you to experience the mystery of the Incarnation anew and to welcome Christ into you’re your hearts and lives in a new way, through an intentional 7-week Advent focus.
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Bass, walleye, salmon biting in New Mexico
Trout, salmon, walleye and all kinds of fish are ready for anglers this weekend at lakes and streams in northern New Mexico.
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Hooks and the Huckleberries headline musical act for Balloons and Tunes in Artesia
Singer-songwriter Adam Hooks has a special fondness for Artesia
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Trustworthy saying
Five times in the New Testament, the phrase “here is a trustworthy saying” appears.
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Southwest-inspired desserts to finish any feast
Designed for 4 to 6 servings, each creation adds a touch of warmth, spice, and color.
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Trout fishing conditions ideal as time changes across New Mexico
Anglers seeking the best conditions for trout this week should travel to rivers or streams in either northern or southern New Mexico as the species are biting on various baits.
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Altrusa International Civic Luncheon
This year, Altrusa International honored several members of nonprofit groups in Eddy County as “outstanding members.”
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Trustworthy Saying
Five times in the New Testament, the phrase “here is a trustworthy saying” appears.
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Fish still biting despite shorter days and cooler weather
Between Carlsbad and Artesia at Brantley Lake, fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good using plastic crawdads.
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Pride
I heard about a fifth grader who came home from school so excited. She had been voted “prettiest girl in the class.”
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