January 21, 2026
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Unity has to begin with us
There was a tavern near a college campus, and it was a favorite hangout for many of the students. As Parents’ Weekend approached, they posted a sign that said, “Bring your parents to lunch.
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Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. president, dies
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago June 2-8, 1984 A total of 72 golfers – some of them brighteyed and bushy-tailed, others not quite so active this early in the morning – get some words of wisdom form Bobby Branch, right, before teeing off in the second round of the Bulldog- Myco Invitational Golf Tournament June 2 at the Artesia Country Club.
Read MoreRonald Reagan, 40th U.S. president, diesUnofficial results from Tuesday’s Primary Election
ARTESIA -- The State of New Mexico and Eddy County have released the unofficial results of Tuesday’s Primary Election. Locally, a square-off between two Republican candidates for county sheriff was decided, and county residents helped settle a hotly contested race in State Senate District 42.
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Baldwin’s journey ran through Artesia
ARTESIA -- Chuck Baldwin’s long and storied journey had a flight path through Artesia. Baldwin moved to the community with his family as a child, graduating from Artesia High School.
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Superkids donate to Thirst Responders drive
Artesia Police Department officers work to load cases of water following the Cpl. D. Robert Harvey Thirst Responders Drive, held at Hermosa Elementary School. In total, the Superkids collected more than 600 cases of water for local first responders. 'We appreciate all the Superkids, local sponsors, APS staff and the Harvey Family for this event,' the APD said in a Facebook post. 'We also appreciate serving such a generous city and local community that supports their first responders!' Below, first responders speak to the students during the presentation assembly.
Read MoreSuperkids donate to Thirst Responders driveUSFS provides update on Blue 2 Fire burning near Ruidoso
RUIDOSO -- The U.S. Forest Service reported Saturday afternoon that the Blue 2 Fire burning near Ruidoso was at 14% containment.
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Primary Election Day
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 4. Those voting absentee by mail who did not have their ballots postmarked by May 28 may drop ballots off at any polling site on Election Day.
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The Bookworm Sez
c.2024, various publishers $28 - $36 • various page counts He already has a blue tie. And a yellow one, a plaid one, and one that looks like a fish.
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Inspired by Science to be honored at STEMYS
CARLSBAD -- Inspired by Science will be honored this month with a STEMY award for Nonprofit of the Year. The 2024 New Mexico Excellence in STEM Awards (STEMYS), hosted by the Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office and Q Station, will be presented during a formal ceremony June 21 in Albuquerque.
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE -- The Legacy of Liberty Air Show will open at 9 a.m. today at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo.
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