April 5, 2026
Winter storm benefits New Mexico ski resorts
A winter storm last week produced beneficial snowfall.
Lawmakers push crime bills ahead of New Mexico legislative session
Lawmakers will have until Feb. 4 to introduce legislation.
Ruidoso Downs out of business after flood and fire damage
Officials with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track announced today that the entire 2026 race meet will be held at the Downs of Albuquerque this year.
Championship air races announced in Roswell
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), organizers of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) announced this year’s races will take place Sept. 16 to 20 at the Roswell Air Center.
Oilfield water solutions struggle in New Mexico, Permian Basin, locals say
Produced water is mostly brought to the surface from the same underground rock formations, or shale, that yield crude oil and natural gas.
Trout remain popular in Lincoln County lakes
Trout-fishing conditions have not changed at the popular waters in and around Ruidoso this week.
Eddy County sending $4M to Carlsbad for housing
A Carlsbad housing development was given a $4 million boost by Eddy County and will see apartments and homes installed on the south end of the city.
Sen. Larry Scott: Capital outlay supports local communities
This column is going to cover the process by which capital outlay money is brought back into local communities.
Artesia basketball team remains No. 1
Bulldogs coach Michael Mondragon said he wanted to see his No. 1-ranked 4A-4 team continually improve throughout the season.
Vote now for Athlete of the Week
The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week. Go to ArtesiaNews.com and cast your ballot. You can also access the polling using the QR code.