5 arrested in oil theft ring

The investigation by the Bureau of Land Management began in June 2025, when special agents received a tip that the men were using a vacuum truck to pump oil out of the lines owned by Plains All American Pipeline, storing it at a facility in Carlsbad and driving it to Texas for sale.

Overdose deaths jump in three counties

Drug overdose-related emergency department visits also rose by 81% in Rio Arriba County, 131% in Santa Fe County and 206% in Taos County.

Police blotter

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and dispatch calls. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Trout fishing good in northern New Mexico

Anglers looking for the ideal trout-fishing conditions should venture to the northern part of the Land of Enchantment as fish-catching opportunities there are good using all kinds of bait.

Around Town

A look at community events around Artesia.