March 16, 2026
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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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Helping Hands: Ruidoso Rotary Club marks three decades of support
Over four decades ago, Josefina Valencia saw a need for a facility to help children in her neighborhood of Juarez, Mexico. What began as a mission simply to feed and clothe those in her own area blossomed into what would become Bethel Orphanage.
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Oilfield wastewater line will run through Happy Valley
A new pipeline will help dispose of byproduct fluid from a series of oil and gas wells extracting fossil fuels within Carlsbad’s city limits.
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Smoke shop sued over kratom death
Christopher Wayne Hays was working at an oilfield location in Malaga when he suddenly collapsed.
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Prairie chicken no longer ‘endangered’
A grouse native to the plains of southeastern New Mexico lost its federal protections after outcry from industry supporters and decades of debate.
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Senate committee supports Steve 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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Your Voice Matters to Your Local Newspaper
Hello, I am Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of El Rito Media’s five newspapers. Often, when residents see our paper or read our websites, they say, “Oh. Thank goodness we…
Youtsey defeats Todd in Artesia mayor’s race
In an email Thursday morning to the Daily Press, Todd congratulated Youtsey and the others who won their respective races.
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Jeffrey Youtsey wins Artesia Mayor’s race
Youtsey defeated challenger Terry Todd in a close race.
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Ruidoso mayor responds to Epstein File mention
The document released among the files related to Epstein listed Crawford as president of a limited liability company (LLC) called Plan D. The document was related to the opening and operation of Dream Catcher Cafe in Midtown Ruidoso.
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