Mill levy will ensure quality service

Artesia is a unique and close-knit community - one filled with pride, hard work, and a genuine commitment to taking care of one another. That spirit is reflected daily in the work done at Artesia General Hospital.

Government shutdowns should be unthinkable

Critics may paint Obamacare as some form of socialized medicine that benefits bums, but from my perspective as a business journalist, it’s an economic underpinning for the self-employed and small businesses that can’t offer insurance.

Eddy County Fire & Rescue chief honored

Eddy County Fire & Rescue Chief Joshua Mack has been named Fire Chief of the Year by the New Mexico Fire & EMS Expo. Chief Mack received the award during the annual event held in Socorro, New Mexico, on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Buddhist monks visit Otero County Prison Facility

The monks were accompanied by longtime religious volunteer Lim Kien, who has devoted more than 11 years to supporting the spiritual growth and well-being of the Buddhist community within the facility.

Around Town

A look at community activities in and around Artesia.

A story to tell

Most of us know the story of the woman at the well found in John chapter four.  How that Jesus on His way back into Galilee had to go through Samaria.