April 10, 2026
Family hatches repeat in broiler chicken show at Eddy County Fair
It’s starting to look as though the Carrasco family from Loving might have a lock on the broiler chicken show at the Eddy County Fair.
Heifer show teaches life lessons
Makayla Monk, 15, worked hard to get ready for this year’s Dairy Heifer Show at the Eddy County Fair, and the work paid off.
Artesia boys’ soccer holds Kids Camp
The sessions included 4-year-olds through kindergarteners from 8-9 a.m., first- and second-graders from 9:15-10:30 a.m. and third- through fifth-graders from 4-5:15 p.m. at Robert Chase Field.
First-year rabbit show contestants win at Eddy County Fair
Torrance Hughes, won first place and Grand Champion honors Wednesday in both the baker rabbit and fryer rabbit shows.
July winds down with ideal fishing conditions
Around Carlsbad, fishing for largemouth bass was good using small crankbaits in the pool below the Tansill Dam.
State offers ways to cut wildfire risk
Potential hazards can include dead trees, branches near the ground on trees near structures.
Late-night TV: Not like it used to be
People of a certain age will recall the name Steve Allen, who invented the “Tonight Show” format on NBC. Steve was pure entertainment.
In the name of Jesus
Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother.
Let’s fix orphaned wells the right way—together
New Mexico has a responsibility to plug orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells. That’s not in dispute.
Parade opens Eddy County Fair
The 80th edition of the Eddy County Fair got underway Tuesday, July 22, with the annual fair parade through downtown Artesia.