April 3, 2026
Mayoral candidates address voters during back to back Artesia forums
Artesia’s two mayoral candidates in the March 3 election faced off in a pair of candidate forums Feb. 19.
Eddy County jail project hiked to $3M
A new jail in Eddy County will cost $3 million more than projected after the county approved a contract for the work with an Albuquerque-based firm.
The Artesia boys cruised to the championship game
If there was any doubt whether a week off might cool down the Bulldogs, they erased it fast and violently.
Confidence helps Artesia wrestlers place at state
Artesia wrestling coach Andy Olive is putting the wrestling program on the map.
Pacheco brothers chase another title together
Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco.
The Lady Dogs basketball team stays alive in the tournament
Fighting to keep its season alive, the Artesia Lady Dogs basketball team edged No. 8-seeded Lovington Wildcats 40-37 Tuesday night.
Lawmakers pass 74 bills during session
The bills were forwarded to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has until March 11 to sign or veto all or part of each bill. Bills not addressed by the governor are considered automatically vetoed.
Artesia girls defeat Goddard to close out regular season
The Artesia girls basketball team didn’t just want to win; they needed to win. They earned a victory with a 57-41 decision against Goddard on Feb. 17.
Where are they now: Payton Chandler
As a former volleyball player and track star for the Artesia Lady ’Dogs, Payton Chandler wore No. 10 as proudly as she now wears the colors of the Marine Corps.
Letter to the Editor: Support for Nathan Ryno
Nathan has been a teacher at Zia Intermediate School here in Artesia since 2023, where he brings dedication, structure, and a student-centered mindset into the classroom.