April 5, 2026
Murder charges dropped in 2022 shooting
Charges were dropped against a Carlsbad man accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Mark Hinojos four years ago.
Vote now for Athlete of the Week
The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week.
David Grousnick explains ‘Born again’
We are in an interesting period of time right now between the end of an awesome winter Olympics, the beginning of the season of Lent and our journey to Easter joy.
Opinion: Four reasons New Mexico is so dangerous
What follows may sound like “insider baseball,” but it is critical to understanding the problem.
Here’s the Smoke – Just Saying
The Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team didn't take the easy road this season.
Northern ski resorts welcome new snow as season winds down
A series of weekend snowstorms dropped varying amounts of snow in northern New Mexico as ski resort operators continue to deal with inconsistent winter temperatures during the final weeks of the ski season.
CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Stuffed Cabbage with Hatch Chile Tomato Sauce
This version keeps the soul of the dish intact while giving it a gentle Southwestern nudge with a smooth, mellow mild Hatch chile tomato sauce that warms rather than overwhelms.
Steve Pearce faces confirmation hearing to helm BLM
A Republican from Hobbs, Pearce served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
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.