April 3, 2026
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Around Town
A look at community events around Artesia.
Doing Presidents Day differently: Artesia High’s Charles Moreau stands out
Presidents Day was a school holiday and the time off gave 17-year-old Artesia High School student Charles Moreau a perfect opportunity to show his patriotism.
Artesia’s Beau Byers earns Top 10 finish
Artesia High School sophomore Beau Byers’ golf game is taking him to places he has only dreamed about: facing the best competition in his age bracket (15-18) at a national tournament.
Additional snow forecasted for northern ski resorts
Some northern New Mexico ski resorts received beneficial snow last week, and snow chances look good for the latter half of this week despite a season of unpredictable weather.
Three Artesia wrestlers advance to state
The Artesia boys wrestling team traveled to Santa Teresa for the regional qualifier ahead of the state meet on Feb. 20-21 at the Rio Rancho Events Center, with the first match starting at 10 a.m.
Oil and gas supporters shoot down air pollution bill
Restrictions on air emissions from oil and gas drilling will not become law in New Mexico this year.
Here’s who qualified for statewide races in New Mexico
Two Democrats and four Republicans qualified for the ballot in New Mexico’s June 2 gubernatorial primary.
Artesia boys basketball get revenge against Portales
The Artesia boys basketball team knew it had to bring its A-game to face a Portales team that had beaten them earlier in the year 64-63.
Opinion: one-sided Clear Horizons Act failed in Senate
The Clear Horizons Act was another of those bills we’ve seen so often in New Mexico that balances the environment against the economy.