February 11, 2026
Kayak fishing season welcomes new director, tournaments
The season starts March 21 at Conchas Lake in northeast New Mexico near Tucumcari.
Congressman Steve Pearce in southeast New Mexico for book signings
More than a decade ago, I spent a couple years of my working career basically behind the wheel of a red Chevy pickup truck driving Congressman Steve Pearce around southern New Mexico to town hall meetings and similar events.
Three keys to winning state title for Bulldogs
If it were easy, every team would beat the teams they play twice: once in the regular season and then in the playoffs.
Book Review: You Had a Good Home, But You Left
Vietnam War veteran. Owner of a multimillion-dollar company. Congressman. But beyond all those accomplishments, Steve Pearce made perhaps his most indelible contribution while soaring high above the earth, alone in the cockpit of a single-engine Mooney.
The perfect turkey recipe for Thanksgiving dinner
A fresh turkey is fairly easy. Bring the fresh turkey out of the refrigerator to warm up for several hours on the big morning to ensure even cooking later.
Opinion: Fire hazard mounts as FEMA, Forest Service shrink in Mora County
It’s odd because this disaster has its own pot of money. The fires were the government’s fault, so Congress created a $5.45 million fund to fully compensate victims. So far, the office has paid $3.2 billion.
Artesia students host version of Macy’s Day Parade
The students began the study with the story, “Balloons Over Broadway.”
Letter to the editor addresses traffic safety concerns
I have concluded the intersection located at 16th/Bowman and Main Street is one of the most unsafe intersections in Artesia. Since the speed limit on Main Street west of 13th Street is 35-40 mph, potential accidents could be extremely significant.
Thanksgiving meal cost down slightly, survey says
The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables — the turkey — dramatically decreased in price, which helped bring down the overall cost of dinner. The average price for a 16-pound frozen turkey is $21.50.
Artesia refinery explosion brings call for air monitoring
The refinery processes crude oil extracted from the surrounding Permian Basin in southeast New Mexico and West Texas, with a capacity of about 100,000 barrels of oil per day of processed crude.