December 14, 2025
Around Town
Here is a look at community events around Artesia.
New Mexico says measles outbreak over
New Mexico’s measles outbreak is over, said state health officials after more than a month without a reported case.
Christ is Preached
I turned to Jesus when I was nine years old. I attended a small Baptist church, where I heard the Gospel and realized that if I were to die, I would go to Hell.
Rep.Vasquez launches 2026 reelection bid
His top priorities include lowering the cost of living, protecting access to affordable health care, border security and immigration reform, keeping communities safe and safeguarding New Mexico’s public lands, according to a press release.
Highlights of the Artesia vs. Lovington football game
Highlights of the Artesia 56-23 win over Lovington.
National Guard to be deployed to Española
Española will be the second New Mexico city to receive National Guard troops.
New Mexico outshines Colorado in tourism attractions but not numbers
My plan was simple. I was going to meet my brother and his family at a favorite haunt in western Colorado. I’m no longer 50, when I drove great distances without a care, so I figured I’d drive as far as I could, grab a motel room and finish the next day.
Catfish and trout are biting at New Mexico lakes
Fall has officially arrived but the change of seasons has not changed fishing conditions at New Mexico lakes and streams.
County approves with $5.7M courthouse renovation
Eddy County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to proceed with a $5.7 million plan for exterior renovation of the county courthouse.
Artesia welcomes alumni back with blowout win over Lovington
A lot of quarterbacks that face the Artesia Bulldogs defense ought to know the Jim Croce song, “You Don't Mess Around With Jim.”