December 17, 2025
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.
Championship air races exceed expectations in Roswell debut
I grew up in a family of pilots and we spent most weekends at the airport. If I was lucky, my dad would take me to a fly-in, where he’d treat me to a hamburger and a pop at the airport’s cafe.
Bulldogs defeats Gadsden 35-7, game called because of lightning
The end of Friday's football game at the Bulldog Bowl came just like the Artesia football team played: Explosively.
Artesia volleyball puts away scrappy Alamogordo team
Artesia sweeps scrappy Tiger volleyball squad
Todd Fuqua
Artesia News
tfuqua@elritomedia.com
ALAMOGORDO – Artesia defeated Alamogordo in straight sets, 25-20, 25-17, 25-14, Tuesday at the Tiger Pit but the Tigers fought hard the entire way.
Governor announces judicial appoint of Eileen P. Riordan
The appointment takes effect October 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jane Shuler Gray.
U.S. 285 south of Artesia reopened
Cause of the crash is under investigation.
Charlie Kirk: Converter
Charlie Kirk has been called many things, including an influencer, especially of young people.
SIMCO seeks applications for teacher STEM mini-grants
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) is now accepting applications for our STEM Education Mini-Grants. Teachers in K-12 schools in Eddy County and Lea County are eligible to submit applications for support of classroom science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects as part of its 2025 Education Outreach Community Commitment Plan.
Four keys to Artesia football beating Gadsden
Four keys to Artesia defeating Gadsden
JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com
One long bus ride down, and one long bus ride to Anthony to go. Last week, the Artesia Bulldogs football team made the five-hour drive to the southwest corner of the state to Deming and took care of its business by defeating the Wildcats 41-14 with professional efficiency at War Memorial Stadium on Friday night.