April 16, 2026
Jeffrey Youtsey wins Artesia Mayor’s race
Youtsey defeated challenger Terry Todd in a close race.
Artesia girls miss state tournament
The Artesia Lady ’Dogs’ basketball season came down to one game: Win and they were in. The home game was at the Pit against the Goddard Rockets, a team they had beaten twice this season and as recently as a week ago.
CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Meatloaf Cakes with Hatch Chile Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Corn
These individual meatloaf cakes are one of those dishes that look a little playful on the plate, but eat like pure comfort.
Egg-drop event at space museum simulates space flight in Alamogordo
On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, aboard the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule.
Ruidoso mayor responds to Epstein File mention
The document released among the files related to Epstein listed Crawford as president of a limited liability company (LLC) called Plan D. The document was related to the opening and operation of Dream Catcher Cafe in Midtown Ruidoso.
For Campbell family, game has always been about love
When the Artesia Bulldogs take the court on Saturday at 6 p.m. to face the Bloomfield Bobcats at the Pit, it won’t be just another state tournament game.
Voting steady in closing minutes of Artesia elections
Lines were noted at Faith Baptist Church around 4 p.m.
Opinion: Trump: Insulter in chief
Each time one thinks President Trump has reached the lowest level possible in insulting his enemies, he finds new depths to plunge.
Police blotter
A look at arrests and crimes from the Artesia Police Department. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Malpractice bill exposed willful ignorance
Sen. Joe Cervantes was litigating House Bill 99, the medical malpractice reform bill, on the Senate floor, and he had plenty to say.