Page 27 – Artesia Daily Press

April 3, 2026

No. 1 Bulldog boys basketball team turns back challengers

Artesia Bulldogs boys basketball coach Michael Mondragon will offer coach-speak about defense and playing the right way, but his team shows that it has swag, attitude and knows it’s bad to the bone.

January 22, 2026

New Mexico ski areas prepare for another round of snow

A winter storm expected to bring a blast of arctic air and snowfall to Mexico this weekend has one ski operator feeling optimistic.

January 22, 2026

Keithley’s Korner: Roberts says snow doesn’t appear to be Ruidoso’s friend

Ron warned that recent dry conditions and a lack of snowpack also can mean the increase in wildfire danger when the winds typically strengthen around springtime.

January 22, 2026

Southeast New Mexico lawmakers tapped for committees as legislative session gets underway

New Mexico Sen. Jim Townsend of Artesia was appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

January 21, 2026

Homer and Jethro and Jesus

Some of you may remember Homer and Jethro. They were a comedy team who specialized in country music parodies and satire.

January 21, 2026

Crime, healthcare key in State of State speech

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her eighth and last State of the State address Tuesday in Santa Fe, opening the 30-day legislative session.

January 21, 2026

Roots and the Bible

Roots run throughout the Bible. Some roots are God’s way of growing something beautiful, some are the opposite.

January 21, 2026

Man found shot to death at Artesia apartment complex

Ivan Ortiz, 32, was initially found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died.

January 21, 2026

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: Decadent Monte Cristo with Pear Salad and Pear Vinaigrette

The Monte Cristo is indulgence at its finest — savory, sweet, crisp, and rich.

January 21, 2026

Artesia officials question state pollution law

Artesia city officials voiced support for Xcel Energy as the utility provider sought an exemption from a state law aimed at reducing carbon emissions from energy production.

January 21, 2026