April 5, 2026
Opinion: Trump: Insulter in chief
Each time one thinks President Trump has reached the lowest level possible in insulting his enemies, he finds new depths to plunge.
Police blotter
A look at arrests and crimes from the Artesia Police Department. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Malpractice bill exposed willful ignorance
Sen. Joe Cervantes was litigating House Bill 99, the medical malpractice reform bill, on the Senate floor, and he had plenty to say.
Feds ‘fail’ to clean up WIPP nuke waste, state says
State officials are demanding changes in the federal government’s procedures for disposing of nuclear waste at a repository near Carlsbad.
Rick Smith: Goers and Senders in Missions
There are four questions that need to be answered when it comes to missions and evangelism.
WIPP contractor touts safety record
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) the contractor hired by the U.S. Department of Energy to run the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) announced two significant safety milestones last week: one full year without a recordable injury for a SIMCO employee, and surpassing 3 million consecutive safe work hours.
Artesia boys’ basketball team reclaim district title
The Artesia Boys’ Bulldog basketball team missed out on this moment a year ago.
Scenes from the Artesia boys basketball game
The Artesia Bulldogs boys basketball team reclaims district championship.
The Artesia girls basketball team lose district title
The Artesia girls’ basketball team had come so far.
Sights from the Artesia girls District 4-4A championship game vs. Goddard
The Boys and Girls 4-4A 2026 Basketball trophies.