December 17, 2025
Police blotter
Here is the latest crime happenings from the Artesia Police Department.
Keithley’s Korner
The burger was retired as a five-time New Mexico State Fair champion two years ago.
Doing right by Americans in uniform
In February 2018, the Secretaries of the Navy, Army, and Air Force sent a joint letter to all U.S. governors, urging them to enhance state support for military families, especially in areas affecting their quality of life during relocations.
2025 Homecoming Court
It's homecoming week at Artesia High School.
Around Town
A look at community events.
NMSU, UNM sued over release of student athlete payments
A federal judge in June approved the terms of a nearly $2.8 billion settlement that paved the way for schools to directly pay athletes. Under the settlement, schools may choose to share revenues with student athletes up to an estimated cap of approximately $20.5 million per institution for the 2025-26 academic year.
Vibe
The book of Ecclesiastes speaks of both good times and bad.
WIPP struggles to clean up Los Alamos waste, state says
Under a 10-year state permit signed by the Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy in 2023, the federal facility was required to prioritize waste from Los Alamos for disposal at WIPP.
Police blotter
Here's a look at the latest crime information from the Artesia Police Department.
Trout and bass conditions good across New Mexico
In southern and southeastern New Mexico, fishing for white bass was very good using spoons at Elephant Butte Lake.