March 16, 2026
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Christmas shoppers get last minute gifts at Oil Patch Market finale
The series of nine market events at the Derrick Floor in downtown Artesia began in April, showcasing vendors from the local area and across southeast New Mexico selling a variety of wares including arts and crafts, jewelry, baked deserts, and fresh fruits and vegetables grown in season.
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Debate rages on oilfield wastewater
Wastewater from oil and gas drilling could be reused by other industries next year, if a state body acts despite criticism from environmental groups.
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Push to return whole milk to schools advances
The Senate’s approval of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act could soon give schools the option to serve whole and 2% milk again.
Read MorePush to return whole milk to schools advances
City Council approves housing funds at special meeting
The Artesia City Council approved $500,000 for housing incentives during a special City Council meeting Monday, Dec. 15.
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Health care worker compacts gain bipartisan support
A growing coalition of organizations from across the political spectrum supports New Mexico joining the interstate compacts for health care workers.
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Roads that move nuclear waste could get a $20M boost
Roads used to transport nuclear waste throughout New Mexico could be maintained using $20 million in federal funds.
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50 years
Mark Chino has fond memories of a steak dinner at The Inn of the Mountain Gods in 1975. He did it again Tuesday night – another New York Strip sirloin steak at Wendell’s restaurant, another $9.75 tab.
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SENMC, NM Tech sign transfer agreement
The partnership creates a transfer pathway for SENMC graduates to continue their education toward four-year bachelor’s degrees at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.
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Christmas season comes early to downtown Artesia
Sitting smack in the middle of the festivities surrounding “Light Up Artesia,” singer Tayler Gothard had a unique view of the unofficial start of the holiday season in the city’s downtown business district.
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Eddy County repeals business license ordinance
Eddy County will no longer require businesses to obtain a county-issued business license.
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