Behind the scenes of democracy

Weeks before this year’s election, staff at the Eddy County Clerk’s Office were hard at work testing and certifying the machines used by voters to choose their elected leaders for the next four years.

Bulldogs focus on more than just championships

In the Oct. 7 coaches’ poll, the Artesia Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 in District 5A with 110 points and 11 first-place votes, followed by District 2-5A rivals Roswell at No. 2 and Lovington at No. 3. There is still a lot of football left in the next three weeks, and each team will face off against the others to determine who will win the district and advance to the playoffs.

Zias provides a bright future for Bulldog football, as the White team wins

Zias provide a bright future for Bulldog football, as the White team wins JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com Nothing introduces the Zia Intermediate football team, comprised of seventh graders, to big-time football like letting them play a game against each other at the Bulldog Bowl.

Governor 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.

The Same, except for…

Our success as a species is often attributed to our use of tools, our facility with language, and our mastery of fire.