April 5, 2026
Cry the beloved Europe?
Americans, in turn, are worried that Europe is not just stagnating but is on a trajectory of permanent decline -- with dire consequences for the entire Western world.
Jury rules ‘self-defense’ in murder acquittal
A smile cracked the stoic expression Damien Vasquez held throughout his murder trial as the jury read its verdict finding him not guilty.
Artesia approved for county housing funds
Artesia officials will use about $6.5 million from Eddy County to stimulate the city’s housing market.
WIPP contractor staying on 3 more years
A contractor hired to oversee nuclear waste disposal near Carlsbad will continue running the facility for the next three years.
Artesia basketball splits with Carlsbad
Friday night at The Cave at Carlsbad High School, the Artesia Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced a partisan crowd.
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.
Opinion: Apathy won the runoff in Albuquerque
Tim Keller has won another term as mayor of Albuquerque, the first to be elected to a third term in our city’s history.
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.