Page 16 – Artesia Daily Press

April 6, 2026

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.

February 26, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

Confidence helps Artesia wrestlers place at state

Artesia wrestling coach Andy Olive is putting the wrestling program on the map.

February 25, 2026

Pacheco brothers chase another title together

Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco.

February 25, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026