March 16, 2026
News

State releases climate plan aimed at zero emissions
The plan outlines 45 areas in which to meet the net-zero goal.
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Police blotter
Information is published from the crime files of the Artesia Police Department. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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Murder trials to watch in 2026
Several Carlsbad area murder suspects could stand trial this year in Eddy County District Court.
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Candidates file for March Artesia city elections
Some familiar names could return to the Artesia City Council and a new mayor will take office after the March 3 municipal elections.
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Artesians look ahead to 2026
As Artesia rolls in 2026, community leaders such as longtime City Councilor Raul Rodriguez are pondering the city’s future and setting goals for the new year.
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Caraway announces candidacy for probate judge
Probate judges preside over issues such as will execution, validating and appointing executors, along with conflicts that may arise between beneficiaries.
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Energy takes center stage as New Mexico Gov. race widens
James Ellison, who served as a commissioner on the Public Regulation Commission in 2023 and 2024 said Tuesday he intended to run for governor, hoping GOP voters will select him as the nominee in the June primary.
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Artesia coaches share new year’s resolutions
People make resolutions every new year. But in the end, how often do they follow through? Let’s look at what Artesia’s superintendent and coaches are saying about their goals for 2026.
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Candidates file for Artesia offices
Tuesday was the lone filing day.
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Carlsbad adds monument to Pecos River
The display, completed in September, was the work of a group of six women attending Leadership Carlsbad from September 2023 to May 2024.
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