December 14, 2025
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Eddy County Fair Parade in pictures
The 80th edition of the Eddy County Fair is now underway.
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Police blotter
Here is a look at the latest arrests and crime cases from the Artesia Police Department.
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Immigration arrests in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies worked with the Border Patrol last week to chase down, stop and arrest a carload of individuals suspected of or already wanted for a variety of smuggling, immigration and other crimes.
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A week later
Threats of another deluge floated through a battered Ruidoso, a week after an historic, deadly flood engulfed the village and killed three people amid the scenic Sacramento Mountains.
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Concerts, bull riding and livestock shows highlight Fair
Celebrating its 80th year, the Eddy County Fair will get underway Tuesday, July 22.
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Another life lost in New Mexico’s foster care system
Makamy, who was pregnant at the time of her death, is one of four youths to die under CYFD’s watch since April.
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Video of Ruidoso house swept away by flood goes viral
While everybody around her was shouting “Oh, my god,” Carpenter grabbed her phone and a long moment of Internet fame.
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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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