February 12, 2026
New Mexico State brings Spring Football to the Bulldog Bowl
Big time college football comes to Artesia.
Feds to New Mexico: Burn, baby, burn
In February the “Department of Government Efficiency” ordered the firing of 3,400 Forest Service seasonal employees. DOGE’s budget cutters were supposed to exempt firefighters.
Police investigating double shooting at Clayton and 11th
A man and woman were shot in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 3, and Artesia police are looking for suspects.
A Lesson in Humility
On our way to Calvary we need to draw closer to Jesus.
Capitan’s teen on a million-dollar roping run
Lincoln County teen Addison Kinser can do something next week that most people could never imagine: earn $1 million in 2.16 seconds (or maybe even faster).
Celebrating 10 years of Artesia General Hospital’s Bone & Joint Center
A decade ago, Artesia General Hospital envisioned creating a specialized center committed to providing orthopedic care for local residents.
Two northern New Mexico resorts offer final weekend of skiing
Ski season in New Mexico ends this weekend with at least one ski official saying this year’s lack of snow did not hamper enthusiasm at state resorts.
El Rito Sports Editor JT Keith creates memories for local athletes
Keith’s first day was Feb. 10, tasked with overseeing all sports coverage for two of El Rito Media’s southern New Mexico newspapers.
The Artesia Bulldogs baseball team gains championship experience playing in the Rio Rancho Sal Puentes Tournament
Joe Grimando photo.
Artesia gains knowledge in Rio Rancho.
New M sedan maintains twin turbo power
The sixth-generation German sports car debuted in 2020 and retains its twin turbo six-cylinder engine with variable valve control and high-precision, direct-injection. It’s quick even with its base engine producing 473 horsepower.