April 6, 2026
Bulldog boys No. 2 seed in state tourney
For six weeks, the Artesia boys basketball team sat atop the 4A rankings as the No. 1 seed. The run ended with a 64-63 loss on the road to the Portales Rams on Feb. 3.
Where ‘the best’ rest
Mack Dyer served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. He fought in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
Prairie chicken no longer ‘endangered’
A grouse native to the plains of southeastern New Mexico lost its federal protections after outcry from industry supporters and decades of debate.
Senate committee supports Steve Pearce for BLM director
Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was approved by a U.S. Senate committee to become director of the federal Bureau of Land Management.
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Opinion: Trump fulfills his promise
In killing Iran’s top leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 others, President Trump has done what no other American president would do.
Youtsey defeats Todd in Artesia mayor’s race
In an email Thursday morning to the Daily Press, Todd congratulated Youtsey and the others who won their respective races.
Jeffrey Youtsey wins Artesia Mayor’s race
Youtsey defeated challenger Terry Todd in a close race.
Artesia girls miss state tournament
The Artesia Lady ’Dogs’ basketball season came down to one game: Win and they were in. The home game was at the Pit against the Goddard Rockets, a team they had beaten twice this season and as recently as a week ago.
CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Meatloaf Cakes with Hatch Chile Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Corn
These individual meatloaf cakes are one of those dishes that look a little playful on the plate, but eat like pure comfort.