December 18, 2025
Riding of the bulls
Friday night was bull riding night at the 80th Eddy County Fair in Artesia, as cowboys tested their mettle against bovine fury.
Around Town
A look at community activities in and around Artesia.
This Cup
A message from Ty Houghtaling from First Baptist Church.
Holloman personnel donate time to Ruidoso recovery
RUIDOSO – Volunteers from Holloman Air Force Base were out in force at the White Mountain Athletic Complex July 25.
Livestock Auction caps off Eddy County Fair
Folmar, representing both Artesia FFA and Eddy County 4H, said it was an amazing feeling receiving the award and that she learned a lot from the experience.
Reaping the Epstein whirlwind
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Jace Deans wins big at Prospect Yearling Show
This is the second consecutive year Deans was awarded Grand Champion Prospect Yearling. In 2024, he won it with his horse named Verucca Salt.
Artesia freshman Braxton Norman is a jiu-jitsu champion
On June 21, he competed at the USA Grappling (USAG) Team Trials to earn a spot on Team USA Teen Division, which will represent the United States at the World Tournament in Greece in the fall of 2025.
5 Artesia baseball players make first team All-State squad
The Bulldogs finished the season with a 25-6 overall record and were 9-0 in District 4-A-4. The ’Dogs went on a 14-game winning streak after suffering a 2-0 loss to Carlsbad on the road.
Why hope is needed in New Mexico
The problem is, a lot of us are tired. And when we’re tired, it’s easy to believe the lie that nothing we do matters.