April 2, 2026
Sights from Artesia softball vs Alamogordo
The Artesia Lady Dogs softball team takes on Alamogordo Tigers.
From Artesia to Hollywood: Chandler still believes
If you watched Kevin Blake Chandler play basketball at Artesia High School, you knew the moment never intimidated him.
SENMC health clinic opens in April in Carlsbad
The Health Clinic at Southeast New Mexico College is piloting walk-in clinic hours to the community next month.
Catfish, bass, tiger muskies join trout in New Mexico’s waters this week
In western New Mexico at Quemado Lake, fishing for trout and tiger muskie was exceptionally good using Trout Slayers.
Police Blotter
From the crime files of the Artesia Police Department.
SENMC student named to Coca-Cola Academic Team
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.
Cal Thomas: Should America have a red line for terrorist attacks?
How many more terrorist attacks must we endure before more is done to lessen the threat?
No do-overs for Starnes in last shot at state cheer title
For Jase Starnes, this season comes with no do-overs.
Guns stolen from Carlsbad gun shop
At least three people broke into a mail service business in Carlsbad that doubles as a gun store, making off with several firearms, police said.
Street projects, subdivision updates part of Artesia City Council meeting
A project to repair one of Artesia’s busiest roadways on 26th Street is in its final stages as another begins on 8th Street.