April 6, 2026
Yucca CowBelles and Woolgrowers
As I was looking through my photos from The Eddy County Fair, this one stuck out.
Last-minute goal propels Artesia over Ruidoso
Todd Fuqua Artesia Daily Press tfuqua@elritomedia.com RUIDOSO – The Artesia and Ruidoso…
Artesia Lady ‘Dogs overwhelm Roswell in the Den
The Artesia Lady ‘Dogs are off to a three game winning streak,…
Lawmakers try to understand state’s ICE detention centers
In recent reporting Patrick Lohmann of Source New Mexico dug beneath the rhetoric following a tour of the Otero County Processing Center by some members of the legislative Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Committee.
Democracy in action
Candidates for public offices throughout Eddy County signed on to run in this year’s Nov. 4 general election, which will see county voters decide on a slate of public offices including city councils, school boards and various other elected bodies.
Sights from Artesia vs. Hobbs football game
Here are some photos from the Bulldogs' victory over Hobbs.
The True Light
I want you to pay close attention to what John says about the one who hates his brother.
New Mexico opens applications for $40 million to treat brackish water
Officials from the state’s environment department and office of the state engineer told lawmakers last week they planned to roll out the program to distribute $40 million in grants and contracts for brackish water treatment.
Luján, Heinrich sign onto U.S. Senate bill to establish federal right to abortion
New Mexico, prior to the SCOTUS’ decision overturning Roe v. Wade, had repealed an antiquated law criminalizing abortion, and enacted additional protections after the decision.
Around Town
Here is a look at community activities in Artesia.