December 16, 2025
Corrupt nincompoops, toadies and public servants
Western New Mexico University has now been investigated by four state agencies and sued by two of them.
King Estate fastest in trials for Zia Futurity
RUIDOSO DOWNS – King Estate, a 2-year-old New Mexico-bred gelding, raced away from the field to win the third trial at Ruidoso Downs July 4.
The Star Spangled 5K comes back to Artesia
The run started at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center and followed a course to the Artesia Aquatic Center and back.
July 4th Switch Cornhole Tournament
The event celebrated Independence Day, with a turnout of over 30 players.
DONNIE JOE LAIRSON
Services will be held July 4, 2025 at 4pm for Donny Joe…
LARRY DON RIORDAN
Larry Don Riordan passed away in his home on July 3rd at…
Let heroes be heroes
Recently, I stood in the smoke-shadowed foothills near the Gila, watching the Hotshot crews return from another 16-hour shift fighting the Trout Fire.
Police blotter
A look at recent crimes reported around Artesia.
New Mexico trout love caddisflies
All species of trout appreciate a good meal of caddisflies.
Mewbourne Oil Company Celebrates 60 years
On June 1, Mewbourne Oil Company (MOC) marked six decades in the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1965 by Curtis Mewbourne, the company began its journey in the Permian Basin before expanding operations into the Anadarko Basin in 1976. Today, MOC employs more than 800 people and has grown into one of the largest oil and gas companies in America.