December 5, 2025
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Conklin to lead Artesia MainStreet
Lara Conklin, 42, is the new executive director of Artesia MainStreet.
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City spends thousands on water well fix
Drilling for a new groundwater well in Artesia was at a standstill due to an “unheard of” mishap at the site, the contractor reported to city councilors during their June 10 meeting.
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‘Abysmal’ turnout blamed for hospital levy’s defeat
A tax levy that produced about $7 million in revenue for Artesia General Hospital last year was rejected by voters in a June 3 mail-in election as hospital leaders sought a four-year renewal.
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The federal government’s designation of Eddy County as a “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants drew pushback from county commissioners during their Tuesday, June 10, meeting as local officials maintained they were supportive of President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on immigration.
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Artesians gather for Oil Patch Market
Artesia shoppers were treated to homemade goodies Saturday at the Oil Patch Market.
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Artesia Garden Club and City of Artesia honor Blue and Gold Star families
Artesia has two new memorials honoring the families of military members.
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Ruidoso rises from the ashes
Everybody who was here a year ago has a story about what they did when they realized the South Fork Fire was out of control and coming our way. Here’s mine.
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Eddy County Shooting Range opens
Dignitaries from everywhere gathered in Artesia Tuesday.
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