April 6, 2026
Ex-Artesia basketball player interns at Daily Press
In his senior year at Artesia High, Mecham played a variety of positions on the Bulldogs’ basketball team.
Bowler honors his father, chases his dream
After his mother called him and told him that his dad had passed, he went to Lubbock, Texas, to pick up his sisters, Vicki McKay and Angela Martel.
Upper Canyon closed for needed repairs
Ruidoso village officials are urging residents to vacate the Upper Canyon area for two weeks or more as major repairs are made to water and sewer infrastructure damaged by flooding throughout July.
The future of New Mexico’s health support rests on its social workers
Specifically, New Mexico desperately needs social workers who devote themselves to guiding the most vulnerable communities through hardships.
County briefed on flood response
Eddy County Emergency Manager Jennifer Armendariz reported that 7.47 inches of rainfall fell between June 1 and July 11 at Carlsbad Caverns, while 4.42 inches fell at the Carlsbad Airport and 3.77 inches in Artesia.
Family’s love helps girl discover she’s got game
She was born with her left arm missing at the elbow, but she refuses to let that stop her.
Evolution of White Sands
The 1950s and 1960s marked a significant era in the history of White Sands Missile Range.
Ribbon cuttings celebrate businesses
Artesia Chamber of Commerce celebrates new businesses.
Benito “Ben” Brizeno
Benito Brizeno was born on March 21, 1928, to Florencio and Jesusita…
Permian Strategic Partnership invests $5M for Artesia students
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5 million into Artesia Public Schools (APS) to help build a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Center. By expanding access to hands-on workforce development programs, APS’s newest CTE center will enhance career readiness and create opportunities for students.