April 6, 2026
State Fair announces near-record attendance
New Mexicans from all corners of the State convened at Expo New Mexico to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage, arts and culture.
NM MVD stops issuing commercial driver’s licenses to certain noncitizens
New Mexico’s Motor Vehicle Division will no longer issue or renew commercial driver’s licenses or learner’s permits to certain foreign-born drivers, according to a recent news release.
Trout continue to bite across New Mexico
Anglers looking for the best trout conditions can head to fishing waters in either northern or southern New Mexico this week.
The Antichrist and Antichrists
The antichrist is associated with the last times – the end of this world as we know it.
Culinary Confidential with Bruce
Nothing says Southwest comfort like slow-braised short ribs over creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes with fresh Mexican herbs.
Lujan Grisham signs four special session bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed most of the legislation passed during this week’s special session of the New Mexico Legislature, according to a news release from her office.
Artesia girls’ volleyball team bounces back against Hobbs
JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com
After losing a pair of games in the weekend Albuquerque Tournament, the Lady ‘Dogs came back with vengeance against 6A Hobbs in three sets (25-15, 27-25, and 25-19) at Ralph Tasker Gym on Thursday night.
Artesia boys’ soccer team defeats Lovington in the nick of time
Artesia boys' soccer team defeats Lovington in the nick of time
JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
Artesia Bulldogs' soccer forward, Anton Wodarz, scored the Bulldogs' only goal with 2:58 to play against a physical Lovington Wildcats to win 1-0 at Robert Chase Field.
A look at Artesia boys’ soccer team defeating Lovington 1-0 at The Chase
The Artesia boys soccer team scored with 2 minutes and 58 second left to play in the game before defeating Lovington 1-0, to improve to 15-2 on the season.
Vote for Girls Athlete of the Week
The Artesia Daily Press has nominated three girls for Athlete of the Year Week. The girls are Cross Country runner Jema Molina, Soccer player Alani Escareno and volleyball player Brooklynne Ivans. Voting starts on Oct. 9-16.