Christmas shoppers get last minute gifts at Oil Patch Market finale

The series of nine market events at the Derrick Floor in downtown Artesia began in April, showcasing vendors from the local area and across southeast New Mexico selling a variety of wares including arts and crafts, jewelry, baked deserts, and fresh fruits and vegetables grown in season.

Trout biting in NM waters just in time for Christmas

Holiday-weary New Mexicans looking for a break from shopping and other festivities might want to consider a Land of Enchantment fishing trip as trout-catching conditions are good at most lakes and rivers.

The final week of Advent

For us this Advent season, let these last 7 days or so be a time of excitement, joy, and preparation.

Opinion: Legislature should health care worker compacts in 2026

The most immediate way that New Mexico lawmakers can expand access to health care is by joining all the interstate compacts for health care workers, which would make it easier for health care professionals who are licensed in other states to care for patients here in New Mexico, including via telehealth.

Debate rages on oilfield wastewater

Wastewater from oil and gas drilling could be reused by other industries next year, if a state body acts despite criticism from environmental groups.

Holiday Rum Cake with Rich Vanilla Frosting makes for a tasty treat

Moist, tender, and beautifully fragrant, this cake is soaked in a buttery rum syrup that melts into every bite. Finished with a luxurious swirl of vanilla frosting, it’s a dessert that feels both nostalgic and elegant—perfect for celebrations with family and friends.