December 17, 2025
Sights from Artesia vs. Hobbs football game
Here are some photos from the Bulldogs' victory over Hobbs.
The True Light
I want you to pay close attention to what John says about the one who hates his brother.
New Mexico opens applications for $40 million to treat brackish water
Officials from the state’s environment department and office of the state engineer told lawmakers last week they planned to roll out the program to distribute $40 million in grants and contracts for brackish water treatment.
Luján, Heinrich sign onto U.S. Senate bill to establish federal right to abortion
New Mexico, prior to the SCOTUS’ decision overturning Roe v. Wade, had repealed an antiquated law criminalizing abortion, and enacted additional protections after the decision.
Around Town
Here is a look at community activities in Artesia.
Welcome back, students
From powering classrooms to producing the materials we rely on, oil and gas quietly support nearly every aspect of our educational system.
Lawmakers tour detention center
A group of New Mexico Republican state legislators and one Democrat on Monday toured the Otero County Processing Center, the state’s largest immigration detention facility.
The Bulldog Standard, a way to leave a legacy on players
JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com In the August 26 football poll,…
New Mexico ‘downwinders’ face possible scams
Advocates have said the expanded law was a big win for New Mexicans affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining. But they’re also cautioning residents to not fall for potential scams that have popped up prolifically since the law was passed.
Trinity Site 80th anniversary commemoration: Jumbo
Jumbo was built in Ohio and brought by train to the now-abandoned railroad siding in Pope, N.M.