April 6, 2026
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.
An early African American pioneer
In the fall of 1974, Roy Lawson, 69, later nicknamed “Rapid Roy,” put on an Artesia Bulldog football jersey with the number 80 stitched across the front.
Artesia accepts HF-Sinclar donation
A key employer in Artesia is paying to add multiple baseball features to Jaycee Park.
George Washington by George W. Bush
As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors and the qualities they embodied. Abraham Lincoln’s resolve, Harry Truman’s decisiveness, Ronald Reagan’s optimism, and others reminded me of the challenges America has faced – and of the values that have helped us overcome them.
Pacheco brothers chase another title together
Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco, a connection that runs as deep as their roots in Artesia athletics.
Human trafficking alerts ‘false,’ police say
Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.
Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey seeks top job
He is running to replace Mayor Jonathan Henry, who is not seeking a second term. His opponent in the mayoral race is Terry Todd, a retired law enforcement official.
CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: A catfish meal for winter
Winter calls for comfort at the table—food that is warming, satisfying, and meant to be shared. This classic catfish dinner embraces cooler weather with subtle spice, crisp seasonal apples, and a light and flaky yet hearty touch that feels just right on a winter evening.
David Grousnick: The Crown without the Cross?
Sometimes, we tend to get focused on just one way to see the world we live in and the things in life that we have learned.