April 5, 2026
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.
Vote now for Athlete of the Week
The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week. Go to ArtesiaNews.com to cast your ballot. You can also access the polling using the QR code.
Column: Culture and love define a special Bulldogs basketball class
Even though the Artesia Bulldogs lost in the 2026 Nusenda Credit Union Class 4A boys championship game 71-62 against the Highland Hornets on Saturday, the Class of 2026 has already secured its place in school history.