Dexter Teen Killed in Crash

Chaves County, NM – On July 21, 2024, at around 6:45 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a crash involving a 2006 Pontiac Solstice and a 2016 Toyota Highlander at the intersection of U.S. Highway 285 and East Darby Road near Dexter, NM.

Clarence Harry Price

No services are scheduled at this time for Clarence Harry Price of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr.

Liana Swarengin

Liana Swarengin, 35, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed on to glory, surrounded by her family and friends, at home on Friday, July 19, 2024. Liana was born on July 31, 1988 to William and Laura Bullock and grew up in Las Cruces.

Dawn Thigpen

Dawn Thigpen was born April 28, 1969 to Donald (Pug) Thigpen and Dixie (Penny) Thigpen in Artesia, NM. She passed away in Roswell, NM at the age of 55 after a lengthy illness.

Fishing Report

SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT Alto Lake: Evacuation orders in the Ruidoso area have been lifted, but please continue to exercise caution. Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using chicken liver and dough bait.

Dirt Flying

The Artesia Chamber of Commerce celebrated a groundbreaking Monday morning. The new HTeaO will be located at 1502 W.

Activity Schedule

Sports • Artesia SeaDogs Summer Swim Team Location: Artesia Aquatic Center Tryouts: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30; 10 a.m.