December 17, 2025
What does failure look like?
A dear friend is going through a breakup. Another friend passed away. And my brothers and I finalized plans for my father’s surprise 80th birthday party.
Artesia boys soccer defeats Valencia 5-0
Artesia boys' soccer increases win streak to six
JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com
It was not even close, the Artesia boys' soccer team dismantled the Valencia Jaguars (3-6), winning 5-0 at Robert Chase Field on Saturday.
Concerts moved indoors
The shows went on Saturday night.
Artesia volleyball wins Silver bracket at Zia
JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com
What a difference a year makes. What a difference it makes to have nine seniors on the Artesia girls’ volleyball team.
Crowds turn out for food at Red Dirt Black Gold
The music portion of the show was cancelled Saturday afternoon by organizers.
Weather cancels music at RDBG
Artesia area under flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. Saturday.
Artesia cross country competes at Ruidoso
For Artesia cross-country coach Nicholas Rivera, there is a method to the madness.
Fishing conditions unchanged across New Mexico
A feeling of fall is in the air across New Mexico and as the seasons change, fishing conditions remain good at lakes and streams.
The saltwater dilemma at the heart of the Southwest
In the arid heart of Southeastern New Mexico, something remarkable is happening. Eddy and Lea counties—once quiet corners of the American Southwest—are now producing over a million barrels of oil per day, outpacing entire nations like Venezuela and Oman. But this boom comes with a byproduct that’s stirring both controversy and innovation: produced water.
Artesia rocks on at Red Dirt Black Gold
Music, food, beer and vendors are part of the three-day festival.