December 17, 2025
Unmasking Communism in New Mexico
There was a time when “communism” was viewed as an existential threat to our Country’s existence.
Autopsy: Man shot by police died of blood loss
A Carlsbad man who was shot while being chased by police officers in July bled to death about a week later due to a bullet wound to a critical artery in his leg.
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.
Southwest stuffed New Mexico chicken meatballs
It’s rustic, satisfying, and just the right kind of spicy.
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.
Police blotter
Information taken from Artesia Police Department crime files and arrest records. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Man dies in custody at detention center
A 29-year-old Carlsbad man was found dead at the Eddy County Detention Center on the morning of Oct. 9, hours after he was incarcerated and after jail staff said the man had a “medical emergency.”
NM health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients
The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules.