January 21, 2026
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New Mexico Democrats outline priorities ahead of lawmaking session in Santa Fe
In New Mexico, 30-day sessions are dedicated to the budget and matters the governor calls for the Legislature to take up.
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Lawmaker calls on Gov. Lujan Grisham to address juvenile crime during session
Juvenile crime has been a top priority for Republicans, as Reeb said New Mexico copes with high juvenile crime rates.
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Bar Ditch Bistro food truck settles in Artesia
Twice retired Hagerman resident Benny Griffin embarked on a third career after his wife suggested he needed to find a way to pay for monthly fishing trips.
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Alex Ross joins Artesia Daily Press as legislative reporter
Alex Ross’ first trip out west took him about 2,000 miles from Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Havre, Montana, in a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo.
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$300M in New Mexico land rented to oil companies
A $300 million auction of public land in New Mexico was driven by federal policies more friendly to the fossil fuel industry, officials said.
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Lincoln County’s Rex Wilson named to fill vacant Senate seat
Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson was appointed Wednesday, Jan. 7, to fill the District 33 state Senate seat.
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GOP sets legislative session priorities at Artesia forum
The legislators, all Republicans, fielded questions for about two hours during the meeting.
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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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