February 12, 2026
Thursday is National Burrito Day. Here’s where to get a discount
Meat, cheese, beans and a variety of other toppings wrapped in a flour tortilla came to be known as the burrito – one of the most popular Mexican dishes in the U.S.
Artesia sporting events canceled
Graphic provided by National Weather Service.
Artesia-Hobbs baseball games rescheduled
Games postponed to later this week.
Adrian Hedden is managing editor of the Artesia Daily Press
Senior reporter Adrian Hedden was promoted to managing editor of the Carlsbad Current-Argus and Artesia Daily Press.
New reservoir proposed for Jaycee Park
The reservoir would help with fighting wildfires and be used for recreational fishing.
Championship Bulldogs show appreciation with community wide net cutting
Artesia High School boys basketball coach Michael Mondragon offered students, parents and the community at large a chance to celebrate the Bulldogs’ state 4A championship with a net-cutting ceremony Monday night at the Bulldog Pit.
Artesia basketball standouts earn All-State recognition
Artesia guard Charlie Campbell was named a first-team All-State selection and center Clay Kincaid was selected for the second team while guard Braylon Vega earned honorable mention.
Rio Rancho edges Bulldogs
Artesia falls in last day of tournament.
No happy ending, Mother and son sentenced in massage parlor prostitution ring
A woman police said led a prostitution ring at massage parlors throughout southeast New Mexico and West Texas was sentenced to a year in federal prison, while her son was released from custody after being charged for his role in the criminal enterprise.
Bulldogs in consolation bracket of Sal Puentes tournament
Bulldogs play Rio Rancho Saturday.