April 16, 2026
Feds ‘fail’ to clean up WIPP nuke waste, state says
State officials are demanding changes in the federal government’s procedures for disposing of nuclear waste at a repository near Carlsbad.
Rick Smith: Goers and Senders in Missions
There are four questions that need to be answered when it comes to missions and evangelism.
WIPP contractor touts safety record
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) the contractor hired by the U.S. Department of Energy to run the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) announced two significant safety milestones last week: one full year without a recordable injury for a SIMCO employee, and surpassing 3 million consecutive safe work hours.
Artesia boys’ basketball team reclaim district title
The Artesia Boys’ Bulldog basketball team missed out on this moment a year ago.
Scenes from the Artesia boys basketball game
The Artesia Bulldogs boys basketball team reclaims district championship.
The Artesia girls basketball team lose district title
The Artesia girls’ basketball team had come so far.
Sights from the Artesia girls District 4-4A championship game vs. Goddard
The Boys and Girls 4-4A 2026 Basketball trophies.
Murder charges dropped in 2022 shooting
Charges were dropped against a Carlsbad man accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Mark Hinojos four years ago.
Vote now for Athlete of the Week
The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week.
David Grousnick explains ‘Born again’
We are in an interesting period of time right now between the end of an awesome winter Olympics, the beginning of the season of Lent and our journey to Easter joy.