December 17, 2025
Around Town
A look at community events around Artesia.
Fishing activity not slowing down
Kids headed back to school and temperatures soared above 100 degrees but anglers kept finding their way to New Mexico’s waters this week.
Disaster in the world
An inspirational message from Ty Houghtaling of First Baptist Church.
Watch for kids and crossing guards
Kids are back in school. Pay attention at crosswalks.
Jobs numbers look better in NM than they do nationwide
Day in, day out, the number crunchers at the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics keep tabs on the economy and report data, a job only a geek could love.
XTERRA Ruidoso is almost here
Months of planning and preparation are about to come to fruition as Ruidoso gears up for an XTERRA Gold off-road triathlon event Aug. 15-17.
It’s chile time
New Mexico’s iconic green chile pepper grows in popularity each year, says Joseph Quintero of La Tienda grocery in Carlsbad where the summer/early fall roasting season is in full swing.
AHS classes start with pep assembly
Classes are officially underway in Artesia.
Gladys Joyce Huntsman
August 31, 1933 – July 24, 2025 With heavy hearts, the family…
Eddy County approves budget for next year
Ongoing capital projects such as those to rebuild the Eddy County jail and its administrative complex were driving up the county’s expenses for the next fiscal year, commissioners were told during their meeting July 29 as they approved a $148 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026.