April 5, 2026
Trout-fishing conditions remain ideal in northern NM, Lincoln County
In southern New Mexico, trout fishing was incredibly good in Lincoln County using PowerBait, multicolored Kastmasters and worms.
Energy industry says it’s leading on oil well plugging
NMOGA President Missi Currier said 451 wells were plugged by industry, compared to 49 by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division -- the state’s main energy industry compliance arm that plugs wells using public funds when they are abandoned.
Opinion: Want to be a true patriot? Study the nation’s origin story
Our military takes an oath to uphold the Constitution. They don’t take an oath to a dictator.
Arrests made, crimes reported to Artesia Police Department
Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest and crime records. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
NM ski resorts in holiday mode as visitors hit the slopes
“Attendance was good,” said Christiana Hudson, marketing director for Sipapu Ski and Summer Area southeast of Taos.
Your guide to the Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival
Connoisseurs of fine wines or those looking to take that first sip will find something to please their palates at Carlsbad’s Winter Wine Festival this weekend.
Christmas comes early to downtown Artesia
A run, food, a tree lighting, and a parade started the Christmas season in Artesia courtesy of Artesia MainStreet.
Steve Pearce talks new book at signing in Artesia
Steve Pearce’s memories of warfare unfolded as he drew nearer to Vietnam in the spring of 2016.
New Mexico’s economic freedom now dead last
In a study published earlier this year, we highlighted the fact that New Mexico was the only state in the US to have lost economic freedom since 1981. We now know that it is worse than we thought.
Police identify skeletal remains found in Artesia
Artesia police identified human bones found in September as belonging to a transient man last seen three years ago when he was released from jail.