December 5, 2025
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Heinrich, Lujan commit to Ruidoso disaster relief, preparation
One week after the most destructive flood in Ruidoso’s history, the area continues to brace for further flooding from rains on the South Fork burn scar.
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One hour of terror
For one hour on Tuesday, July 8, 13-year-old Emerson Fulcher experienced fear and terror.
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Artesia police blotter
Here's a look at some of the crimes reported in Artesia.
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Yates honored for ‘lifetime of service’
ALBUQUERQUE – As an independent businessman, Artesia native Peyton Yates looms large.
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Heinrich, Lujan commit to Ruidoso flood disaster relief and preparation
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan were given a tour of the worst-affected areas, from the Upper Canyon to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
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Stepping up
Brittany Dye looked out at the gathering of children as she turned the page in her book “Muddy Paws.”
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Ruidoso Downs race meet moves
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year.
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Artesia considers city administrator position
The Artesia City Council is considering a proposal to create a new management position.
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City investigates complaints about police department
Amid two lawsuits and a series of complaints by former officers and employees alleging a “hostile work environment” at the Carlsbad Police Department, city officials plan to hire an attorney from outside the city’s administration to lead an investigation.
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Racetrack damaged by historic flooding
RUIDOSO DOWNS – What was joy in May during the re-opening of Ruidoso Downs Racetrack has turned to sorrow and uncertainty in the wake of Tuesday’s even more devastating flood.
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