February 11, 2026
Maggie the Bear is 21
Maggie the Bear mostly kept to herself during her 21st birthday party held Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State park.
New Mexico Rep. Jimmy Mason will not seek reelection
State Rep. Jimmy Mason (R-66) of Artesia announced Monday that he will not run for reelection later this year.
Movie filmed in Ruidoso, starring Matthew McConaughey nominated for Academy Award
The Lost Bus stars Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey as McKay
Meals with Wheels
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Tularosa Vineyards celebrates founder’s 89th birthday
Danette Lale believes that it was fate that brought her and David Whickham together. The real estate investor from Issaquah, Washington, was looking for a new venture.
Artesia thawing out from winter storm
A winter storm warning was in effect until 11 a.m. Jan. 25 and an extreme cold warning was posted until late morning on Jan. 26.
Lujan Grisham touts early wins in legislative session
Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session and with broad bipartisan support, three bills on those subjects passed the New Mexico Senate on Friday, Jan. 23, marking a victory for the governor’s last session in office.
Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia
Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at a residence in the 1200 block of West Yucca Avenue in Artesia on an active warrant, state police said.
Around Town
A look at community events around Artesia.
Artesia thaws out
A warm up is expected as the week moves on.