April 5, 2026
Artesia coaches share new year’s resolutions
People make resolutions every new year. But in the end, how often do they follow through? Let’s look at what Artesia’s superintendent and coaches are saying about their goals for 2026.
Opinion: Escaping a world on fire through books
Books are my sweet spot.
New year, new attitude for Lady ’Dogs basketball
During Artesia’s game against Taos on Saturday, Brooklyn Fuentes made a mistake and threw the ball out of bounds right in front of Lady ’Dogs basketball coach Candace Pollard.
Opinion: Ever again
How many more Jews must die before the world wakes up and does something about it? Maybe that’s the problem: the world doesn’t want to wake up as too many people are fine with hating Jews.
Candidates file for Artesia offices
Tuesday was the lone filing day.
Culinary Confidential, toast to the New Year
Cherry Garcia Baked Alaska is a wonderful, memorable dessert to bring to the table and toast the New Year
Kids at Artesia Rec Center give the greatest gift: Love
They made their Christmas wishes known to Santa Claus, but also wanted to brighten the days of nursing home residents by making 88 Christmas cards for them.
The road to statehood for New Mexico on Jan. 6, 1912
New Mexico with Arizona had the longest waits for statehood – some 64 years.
Around Town
A look at community happenings around Artesia.
Carlsbad adds monument to Pecos River
The display, completed in September, was the work of a group of six women attending Leadership Carlsbad from September 2023 to May 2024.