March 16, 2026
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Democratic governor candidate leaves party
Miyagishima, 62, made the announcement in a Facebook post Monday, Feb. 2.
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Artesia police blotter
Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime records. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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Immigrant Safety Act passes first chamber in Santa Fe
The measure now will be considered by the Senate and if it passes that chamber will head to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
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Movie filmed in Ruidoso nominated for Oscar
The film, entitled The Lost Bus, tells the story of school bus driver Kevin McKay, who had to navigate a bus carrying 22 children and their teachers to safety during the Camp Fire, which devastated much of Paradise, California, in 2018.
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Lujan Grisham-backed crime bills blocked by lawmakers
Lawmakers blocked a proposal to give more power to district judges in New Mexico to deny bail for those charged with violent crime.
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Immigrant detention bill heads to House Floor
House Bill 9 was advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 28 on a 7-4 vote with all Democrats in support and Republicans voting against.
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Dems block renewable energy tax bill
Following a half-hour of discussion and comments from the public, the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-4 on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to table House Bill 113.
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Maggie the Bear is 21
Maggie the Bear mostly kept to herself during her 21st birthday party held Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State park.
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New Mexico Rep. Jimmy Mason will not seek reelection
State Rep. Jimmy Mason (R-66) of Artesia announced Monday that he will not run for reelection later this year.
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Tularosa Vineyards celebrates founder’s 89th birthday
Danette Lale believes that it was fate that brought her and David Whickham together. The real estate investor from Issaquah, Washington, was looking for a new venture.
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