December 15, 2025
New Mexico special tackles session Trump-backed funding cuts
The special session, the first of 2025, was called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to address a sweeping list of topics.
Williams wants to continue public service on ASHD
Perry Williams is an Artesia native and resident who is a retired Army veteran and emergency medical technician.
Forgiveness or revenge?
Kirk’s widow, Erika, told the thousands who attended and many more likely watching on television: “I forgive (the shooter) because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do.
Karen Waldrip looks to retain ASHD seat
She is a pharmacist at Lowell’s Pharmacy and is seeking re-election in District 5 for the Artesia Special Hospital District Board of Directors.
Human remains found by police
A train conductor with BNSF alerted police to the remains at about 2:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29.
The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel (and its hit to free speech)
The government shouldn’t be threatening to yank a broadcast license.
City looking into ‘micromobility’
The city of Artesia is grappling with evolving modes of transportation used by residents and the resulting safety issues.
The Pride of Life
Today we will consider from this verse “the pride of life”. 1 John 2:16 is the only place in the whole Bible that this phrase is used.
Trinity Site 80th anniversary commemoration: The bunkers
South 10k was the control center for all test activities and where the device was triggered. Due to deterioration, the Army dismantled South 10k in 1965, leaving only a concrete slab to mark this historic location.
David Romine says current ASHD lacks transparency
David Romine, 78, is a retired rancher, construction worker and business consultant. He was raised in Athens, Ohio and has lived in New Mexico since 1979.