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.

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.

All American Oaks purse tops $700K

Ohana Spirit, a 3-year-old filly, has been named the 5/2 morning line favorite in the Sept. 1 running of the $700,000 All American Oaks at the of Albuquerque. The race’s purse sets an all-time record in that division and will be the eighth race on the card set for approximately 5:05 p.m.