April 5, 2026
Sen. David Gallegos running for New Mexico Lt. Gov
Sen. David Gallegos (R-41) of Eunice announced his campaign in an early morning Facebook post on Thursday.
New Mexico Democrats outline priorities ahead of lawmaking session in Santa Fe
In New Mexico, 30-day sessions are dedicated to the budget and matters the governor calls for the Legislature to take up.
Lawmaker calls on Gov. Lujan Grisham to address juvenile crime during session
Juvenile crime has been a top priority for Republicans, as Reeb said New Mexico copes with high juvenile crime rates.
Bar Ditch Bistro food truck settles in Artesia
Twice retired Hagerman resident Benny Griffin embarked on a third career after his wife suggested he needed to find a way to pay for monthly fishing trips.
Bethany Jarrell: Student success requires insurance equity for educators
Six years ago, the average New Mexico teacher earned $180 more than the average New Mexico state employee.
NMSU loses at home for first time
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — NM State (9-6, 2-3 CUSA) fell for the first time at home this season as Middle Tennessee (10-6, 4-1 CUSA) defeated the Aggies by a score of 59-55 inside the Pan American Center.
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Alex Ross joins Artesia Daily Press as legislative reporter
Alex Ross’ first trip out west took him about 2,000 miles from Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Havre, Montana, in a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo.
Lincoln County’s Rex Wilson named to fill vacant Senate seat
Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson was appointed Wednesday, Jan. 7, to fill the District 33 state Senate seat.
$300M in New Mexico land rented to oil companies
A $300 million auction of public land in New Mexico was driven by federal policies more friendly to the fossil fuel industry, officials said.