December 17, 2025
Stage (almost) set for Red Dirt Black Gold
A complete guide to Red Dirt Black Gold can be found on this website and in Thursday's newspaper.
Artesia boys’ soccer team continues streak with win in the New Mexico Challenge Tournament
Artesia boys’ soccer continues streak with New Mexico Soccer Challenge win JT…
Whom to identify with?
Do you identify with the Pharisees, the ones who rightly saw the dangers of too close an association with the “wrong crowd.”
Newborn death case debated
A police bodycam video allegedly showing an Artesia teenager confessing to suffocating her newborn son was at the center of a New Mexico Supreme Court argument regarding the admissibility of comments made by the defendant while under medical care.
Eddy County accepts 2025 tax rates
Eddy County taxpayers will see mostly minor decreases in municipal property tax rates for the 2025 tax year, running from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, after county commissioners voted unanimously to approve the tax rates Sept. 4.
Artesia girls soccer defeats Clovis at home
Artesia girls’ soccer defeats Clovis at home JT Keith Artesia Daily Press…
The governor’s script ignores real emergencies
Once again, New Mexicans are being forced to watch political theater instead of seeing their real problems addressed.
Vasquez promoted to lead human resources for Eddy County
Vasquez began her career with Eddy County in 2012 as a Human Resources Specialist.
NM health department updates COVID-19 vaccine protocols
The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced residents will be able to more easily access COVID-19 vaccines at state pharmacies, following updated protocols from the state Board of Pharmacy.
Cheeseburger Pie with Chunky Cucumber Salad
Southwest New Mexico cooking often blends homestyle favorites with the bold flavor of green chile. This cheeseburger pie is a prime example—hearty, cheesy, and spiced just right. Hatch chile adds a signature kick, while the topping bakes into a golden crust that turns the dish into a family favorite.