April 8, 2026
AHS welcomes new academic year with pep rally
Another school year for the Artesia Public Schools started Aug. 7 as kids from all grades transitioned from summer vacation to the classroom.
From hero to human
Cleo Cordova climbed inside of a Carlsbad police tactical vehicle used by its SWAT team on some of the most dangerous of missions.
State confirms first human West Nile case of year
The New Mexico Department of Health previously warned of future infections after mosquitos captured in Bernalillo County tested positive for the virus in early July.
Why DEI was already dying
DEI had enjoyed a surge following the death of George Floyd and the subsequent 120 days of nonstop rioting, arson, assaults, killings, and attacks on law enforcement during the summer of 2020.
Artesia Bulldogs football team hold Friday Night Lights as kids play at the Bulldog Bowl
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Eddy County hires new chief of staff
The Chief of Staff is an executive-level position that serves as an adviser to the county manager.
Oil and gas lease sales focused on Eddy County
The Permian Basin, shared by New Mexico and West Texas, is the busiest oil and gas field in the U.S., producing about half of U.S. production which was expected to grow to 13.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025.
Trout anglers have chance at immortality
A Hall of Fame induction awaits any angler who catches five species of trout across the state.
Yard of the Week
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Former Artesia guard looks to rebound at next level
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