Culinary Confidential with Bruce

Southwest New Mexico elk is lean, bold, and tied to the land. Here it’s paired with wild mushrooms and toasted piñon nuts for a rustic yet refined dish. Serve with roasted root vegetables and creamy blue corn polenta for a complete table.

Police blotter

Here is the latest crime happenings from the Artesia Police Department.

Keithley’s Korner

The burger was retired as a five-time New Mexico State Fair champion two years ago.

Doing right by Americans in uniform

In February 2018, the Secretaries of the Navy, Army, and Air Force sent a joint letter to all U.S. governors, urging them to enhance state support for military families, especially in areas affecting their quality of life during relocations.

Around Town

A look at community events.

NMSU, UNM sued over release of student athlete payments

A federal judge in June approved the terms of a nearly $2.8 billion settlement that paved the way for schools to directly pay athletes. Under the settlement, schools may choose to share revenues with student athletes up to an estimated cap of approximately $20.5 million per institution for the 2025-26 academic year.