February 5, 2026
Faith and family keeps Artesia mom balanced
Born 53 years ago at the Fort Bliss Army installation in El Paso to a teenage mother, Renee Kraft was adopted at six weeks of age and grew up in Kermit, Texas.
New county building project underway
Eddy County Commissioners opted last year to move forward with a proposal to shift both the county’s administrative office and its jail from Carlsbad’s downtown area.
Magical May Moments
Post-secondary education is not compulsory. It is up to a student to invest money, time, and effort in pursuing a college degree.
Please God, make the next pope like the last one
The conclave of cardinals is set to begin their deliberations on May 7.
Nobody considers Social Security an entitlement
In New Mexico, 468,000 people get a Social Security check. Another 55,000 receive Supplemental Security Income.
Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves
As a Christian I cherish the hymns. I have many favorites, both old and new that are a blessing to me.
The Artesia boys and girls doubles tennis champions in District 4-4A
The Artesia boys and girls doubles tennis team won the District 4-4A championship in Roswell.
The Artesia girls District 4-4A doubles tennis champions and runner-ups
The Artesia doubles tennis teams dominated in the doubles portion of the District 4-4A in Roswell.
The Artesia boys District 4-4A doubles tennis champions
The Artesia boys doubles tennis team of Damian Lopez and Cutter Summers took first place in the District 4-4A championships in Roswell.
Artesia represented at Special Olympics Summer Games
The Area IV Special Olympics Summer Games were in Carlsbad Saturday.