March 16, 2026
News

Electric vehicle lawsuit dismissed
An Artesia-based lawsuit aiming to overturn state requirements for electric vehicle charging capacity at new buildings throughout New Mexico was dismissed in district court.
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Eddy County’s creative side shines in Recycled Art Display at Artesia Library
Some Eddy County residents got creative this month taking trash and making it into a community art display which can be viewed through March 28 at the Artesia Public Library.
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Get out the vote
Candidates for statewide political races were chosen for the June primary election by Republicans and Democrats during dueling pre-primary conventions held Saturday, March 7, in the Ruidoso area.
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Carlsbad-Denver flights begin at city’s airport
Direct flights from Carlsbad to Denver began last week on 30-seat jets.
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Senate committee supports Pearce for BLM director
Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was approved by a U.S. Senate committee to become director of the federal Bureau of Land Management.
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County cracking down on overgrown weeds
Eddy County proposed tighter rules for overgrown properties officials said are causing fire hazards in rural areas.
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Police Blotter
Arrests and crimes provided by the Artesia Police Department. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
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New Mexico governor signs suite of health care bills
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning signed medical malpractice reform and three other bills aimed at boosting health care affordability, prohibiting certain facility fees and supporting hospitals that honor Medicaid into law.
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Tim Keithley hired as El Rito Media GM
Tim Keithley published his first newspaper column in 1979.
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Artesia approves $2.9M housing project
A $2.9 million housing project supported by the city of Artesia took another step during a city council meeting.
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