March 16, 2026
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Artesia accepts HF-Sinclar donation
A key employer in Artesia is paying to add multiple baseball features to Jaycee Park.
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Human trafficking alerts ‘false,’ police say
Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.
Read MoreHuman trafficking alerts ‘false,’ police sayMayor Pro Tem Youtsey seeks top job
He is running to replace Mayor Jonathan Henry, who is not seeking a second term. His opponent in the mayoral race is Terry Todd, a retired law enforcement official.
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Artesia voters get to know mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday.
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Doing Presidents Day differently: Artesia High’s Charles Moreau stands out
Presidents Day was a school holiday and the time off gave 17-year-old Artesia High School student Charles Moreau a perfect opportunity to show his patriotism.
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Oil and gas supporters shoot down air pollution bill
Restrictions on air emissions from oil and gas drilling will not become law in New Mexico this year.
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Here’s who qualified for statewide races in New Mexico
Two Democrats and four Republicans qualified for the ballot in New Mexico’s June 2 gubernatorial primary.
Read MoreHere’s who qualified for statewide races in New MexicoArtesia Police blotter
Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime files. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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Joseph Wright seeks District 2 City Council seat
Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to candidates running for Artesia City Council and mayor in the March 3 municipal elections. The newspaper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.
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Terry Todd aims to continue public service as mayor
Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to candidates running for Artesia City Council and mayor in the March 3 municipal elections. The newspaper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.
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