Eddy County listed as ‘sanctuary’ for migrants

Eddy County may be in the sights of the federal government as a so-called “sanctuary” county for undocumented migrants, according to a list published Thursday, May 29, by the Department of Homeland Security.

Are some racist slurs OK?

One reason why the public turned on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was its insistence that roughly 70 percent of the country was stereotyped as victimizers by virtue of their skin color.

Real Reels: NM Film & Media Conference almost here

The New Mexico Film & Media Conference 2025 now returns annually. This conference will bring filmmakers, crew, businesses, studios and industry leaders together for the first time since pandemic recovery and industry strikes.

Congrats grads!

Artesia High School celebrated its Class of 2025 graduates in a ceremony held Thursday, March 22 at the Bulldog Bowl.

Renewing the mill levy is a vote for local healthcare

As a physician and CEO of Artesia General Hospital, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the strength, resilience, and compassion of this community every day. I’ve also seen how access to quality healthcare—close to home—can change lives.

Longer days beckon anglers

As May ends and June begins, the kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, the days are getting longer – and fishing conditions are ideal across New Mexico.

New venue requested in Elijah Hadley murder case

The change was requested after members of Hadley’s family said they were intimidated by the Otero County Sheriff’s Office during a preliminary hearing for Jacob Diaz-Austin, the deputy accused of murdering Hadley in June 2024.