December 17, 2025
J.S. Ward and Son celebrates 100 years
The insurance agency prepares for its second century of service.
Defining crisis
Our progressive legislature has, for the last few years, been quietly moving toward a single payer health system in the State in the belief that access to medical care is a ‘right’ that should not be subject to any profit motive.
Madness in Minneapolis
Leave it to a politician to take advantage of a tragedy and attempt to use it for political advantage.
A look at the Lady ‘Dogs soccer team against Alamogordo on Thursday
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Artesia girls’ soccer on five-game win streak
JT KeithArtesia Daily Pressjtkeith@elritomedia.com Coming into the 2025-2026 soccer season, the Artesia…
Gov. Lujan Grisham calls special session on Trump tax bill impacts
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called lawmakers into a special session slated for Oct. 1.
Kirkwood’s prayer leads to a home in Artesia
Paul Kirkwood is grateful for a lot of things in his life. One of the biggest things is moving to Artesia 31 years ago.
Here’s your guide to Red Dirt Black Gold
Now in its 10th year, the annual festival is sponsored by Artesia MainStreet as a celebration of the region’s oil and gas industry.
Ivans’ state title came down to final throw
The 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Class 4A-5A State Track & Field Championships, on May 17, came down to two rivals and one throw.
Jack Byers is Bulldog of the Week
Artesia wide receiver Jack Byers is Bulldog of the Week. Byers has…