April 3, 2026
Rusty Brake
Rusty Brake, 36, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on April 17,…
Hollis Munson
Hollis Munson, of Wade, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on April…
Marjorie Cole
Marjorie “Margie” Maxine Cole, 80, passed away on March 16, 2025, in…
Barbara Little
Barbara (Perry) Colwell Little of Mineola, Texas, peacefully entered Heaven’s Garden on…
Around Town
Find out what is happening in Artesia with the latest public announcements.
Measles spreads through southern New Mexico
An ongoing measles outbreak crossed southern New Mexico to the western edge of the state with health officials reporting that an infected person in Doña Ana County was hospitalized April 15.
Artesia General Hospital leads healthcare in southeast New Mexico
Rural healthcare has long faced challenges, but Artesia General Hospital (AGH) has expanded is offerings to serve the growing needs of southeast New Mexico.
Garrison Named Safety Award Winner
The Long Rope Safety Award is dedicated to all linemen in New Mexico who have been killed or injured on the job.
Artesia student awarded OSU scholarship
From staff reports Artesia student Braden Fuentes, was honored by the Oklahoma…
Flag on the Play: Moving Away from Tackle Football for Artesia Youth Recreation
The suggestion to change to flag football was made by the Recreation Department based on feedback they received at the end of the season.