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Throughout the month of December, Otero County Prison donated hand-crafted blankets, quilts, beanies and scarves to several organizations across New Mexico, Texas and Mexico, helping bring warmth and comfort to those in need during the holiday season.

Wildfires, politics and tragic criminal trials topped the list of the Artesia Daily Press’ most popular stories in 2025.

Raise a glass to 2026 with a bright outlook for peace, prosperity and happiness.

Artesia residents wanting to buy fireworks to celebrate 2026 made a last-minute stop at Amy’s Fireworks on First Street on Wednesday.

Information provided by the Artesia Police Department.

As part of the air show, the base plans to host a fly-in and car show.

In New Mexico, more than 40,000 youth from all 33 counties engage in 4-H activities offered through NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service.

Former U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell was confirmed last week by Congress to a leadership role in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Energy said 130 large waste containers were recently exhumed from two underground storage sites at the federal Hanford Site in the southern region of Washington.

At WIPP, the Energy Department disposes of transuranic nuclear waste (TRU).