The Kingdom of God was the main emphasis of Jesus’ ministry, and this is accepted by most. But defining precisely what the Kingdom was is a bit more difficult.

Jessica Hope, museum director, said the library prepared the pools as dig sites with prizes were offered to those who unearthed dinosaurs and other underground gems.

The longtime New Mexico congressman and former state Republican Party Chairman toured 11 orphaned mines in northern New Mexico last week.

Native Air and LifeGuard have been serving the Energy Basin for over 20 years.

Beyond all these amazing experiences, I grew tremendously as a person. Living far away from my family taught me independence, responsibility, and confidence.

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We all have blind spots.

ALBUQUERQUE — Lovelace Health System, serving communities across New Mexico, on Friday announced a new workforce investment designed to addres…

Artesia intersquad football game ends in a 14-14 tie.

Paired with a sweet-and-spicy Hot Honey Soy Sauce, they make an outstanding appetizer, game-day snack, or light meal.

Teachers and parents question decision-making without their input

A 2023 graduate of Artesia High School, Chavez focused on football, baseball, track and field, and even bowling during his high school years, leaving little time or motivation for his uncle’s favorite sport. But this summer all that changed.

Along the San Juan River, fishing for rainbow trout in the quality waters was good when using size-22 red annelid flies, hand-tied flies, pinched crawlers, and worms.

The lush grounds are all their design from the circle drive to the front porch sitting area and back yard covered patios with a cabana and pool.

Hundreds of local children will convene this week at the Eddy County Fairgrounds, hoping to take home prizes for their hardwork. The 81st Eddy County Fair will run July 21 to 26, with students from across the county showing the livestock they’ve raised all year. And it commences with the

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Artesia 12U defeat Yucca 9-1 to advance to the semifinals on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Competitors flocked to the mountain town’s local businesses between the races.

Fishing for white bass at Brantley Lake between Artesia and Carlsbad was fair to good using spinners.

Pete Quinones dreams big and bleeds orange.

Rebates are a temporary, one-time fix that are needed in part because the next governor won’t take office until January and the Legislature won’t be able to pass rebates until the 2027 session which means New Mexicans wouldn’t benefit until at least March of 2027.

People have wondered why I made a career of journalism. There are many reasons, but one I come back to again and again is that I love learning.

The governor recently suggested a $250 rebate, and the Republicans countered with a proposal to eliminate personal income taxes.

Most activities will take place at Jaycee Park.

The yoke Jesus invites us to take in Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Artesia soccer assistant coach travel to watch World Cup soccer.

Real relief, to me, looks more like New Mexicans keeping more of what they earn, every single paycheck.

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Those interested in providing tutelage to Chaves County residents looking to improve their literacy skills are asked to attend the upcoming “R…

The Chaves Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) has been named the Region 6 Soil and Water Conservation District of the Year by the New Mexico Association of C…

Dozens of volunteers who helped carry out the numerous events for the America 250 celebration are shown accepting community kudos during the Roswell City Council earli…

With increasing precipitation and higher humidity resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restri…

More than 40 middle school students from Roswell and Dexter celebrated the successful completion of the Governor's Summer ChalleNGe Program du…

SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Thursday opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 30 oil and gas parcels tot…

ALAMOGORDO — With help from the Forest Service’s National Stream and Aquatic Ecology Center (NSAEC) and partners, the National Forest Foundation and Rio Grande Return,…

On Monday, Economic Development New Mexico launched the Targeted Federal Match Grant, the first funding opportunity from the state’s new $150 million Research, Develop…

Fearing Democratic policies, southern New Mexico leaders push for historic voter turnout

The Roswell Police Department (RPD) is conducting a homicide investigation after a homeless man was found deceased on Tuesday evening in the Hondo River channel in the…

ALBUQUERQUE — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.04 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That pri…

SANTA FE — More than 230 community projects across all 33 New Mexico counties will receive state funding, supporting services ranging from behavioral health and senior…

For the Headlight Deming Police officers responded to a delayed report of an ambulance stolen Tuesday from the Deming Fire Department at 309 S. Gold A...

It’s going to take more time to determine where the Roswell Museum, convention center and some other city government locations are going to stand and how they are used.

LONDON — The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler’s singing instantly recognizable was the result of an accident.

The Houston Texans announced that team Co-founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday, July 14.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in dinosaur blockbuster “Jurassic Park” and whose career…

Scattered rains over the Pecos Valley partially cleared on Sunday evening, allowing some spectacular sunsets to grace the skies of southeastern New Mexico. The Nationa…

Twenty-five years ago, the New Mexico Youth Challenge Academy (NMYCA) welcomed its first cadets to its new Roswell campus. On Saturday, around 200 supporters gathered …

Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “K...

Warmer weather and monsoon season are back again. Unfortunately, that means mosquitoes are back too, and experts at the University of New Mexico (UNM) say sometimes a …

Deming Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Eugene Lewis as the district’s new assistant special education director. According to a ne...

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A nationwide increase in cyclosporiasis cases has prompted health officials to remind residents to practice safe food handling, as the parasite-linked...

Deming Public Schools has announced the appointment of Samuel Avalos as the district’s new director of special education. According to a release from ...

MORIARTY — The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is seeking nominations for the 2026 New Mexico Livestock Inspector of the Year, an award recognizing the …

Roswell City Manager Hess Yntema has resigned his position.

The Roswell city councilors opted to allocate $1.85 million to the 2026-27 fiscal year final budget for site grading, surface leveling and drainage improvements to red…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the November 2024 conviction against Dominic De La O, who fatally shot Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson fo…

Thirty middle school students graduated from the New Mexico National Guard's (NMNG) six-week Summer ChalleNGe Program during a ceremony on Thursday at Carlos F. Vigil …

ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced on Friday that more than $388,000 is going to New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block…

The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is now $3.93 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 15 cents …

In May 2001, Brig. Gen. Alex Garcia, then commander of the New Mexico Army National Guard (NMNG), announced the creation of a 22-week coeducational program for high sc…

Extreme heat can cause a myriad of health problems for residents who reside in the desert Southwest, and Dr. Florence C. Roque of Southwest Pediatrics...

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has opened an investigation into allegations that fraudulent public comments were submitted during the publi…

On Wednesday, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of human remains found in a remote, heavily wooded area in Ruidoso…

The New Mexico Department of Veterans Service is closing all 16 field offices during the week of Aug. 3 to 7 for its officer training.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court honored former Justices Patricio M. Serna and Kenneth B. Wilson on Tuesday with the publication of commemorative volumes of opi…

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has agreed to roll back a school voucher oversight requirement her office previously defended, settling a lawsuit that makes it eas…

ALBUQUERQUE — The State Bar of New Mexico’s Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission awarded $2,200,000 in grant funds to 15 civil legal service organizations for the 2…

The Department of Veterans Affairs is warning veterans about a new scam using fraudulent postcards that falsely claim recipients qualify for "extra VA benefits," inclu…

Bonito Dam was put up for sale by the Union Pacific Railroad, and the City of Roswell was exploring the possibility of purchasing the property in conjunction with one …

One person is dead after an accident at a mine in southeastern Arizona on July 6, according to federal mine safety officials.

Faculty groups sued Texas Tech Chancellor Brandon Creighton and the university system’s regents Wednesday, asking a federal judge in El Paso to block classroom restric…

John Deere agreed on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally ​requiring farme…

New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) has announced in a press release that orientation and matriculation for the school's incoming cadets will take place July 24-27.

Summer is a wonderful time to visit the local farmers market. Across New Mexico, farmers' markets offer fresh fruits and vegetables, locally grown chile, homemade prod…

The annual Alien Pet Contest at the UFO Festival is one of the most popular events, and this year too, the participating critters and their two-footed handlers brought…

For spring 2026 Midwestern State University graduate Monica Boghean, commitment has never been an issue. For years, Boghean devoted herself to her family and career.

One of the men accused of tying an amputee to a wheelchair and leaving him to die in extreme heat died this weekend, authorities confirmed.

Ben Hansen, the paranormal investigator and pilot whose work has been the subject of numerous television shows, spoke Saturday at the UFOlogist Invasion at the Interna…

SANTA FE — A bat in Sandoval County tested positive for rabies — the ninth animal rabies case in the state in 2026.

Condemnation of the Town Plaza apartment complex near the intersection of South Sunset Avenue and West McGaffey Street is also on the agenda for the Roswell City Counc…

This year’s Galacticon, which is part of the UFO Festival, provided lots of entertainment, games, “Ghostbusters,” comic stars, authors and — as one of the highlights —…

Attorney General Raúl Torrez released guidance on Tuesday for New Mexicans who have been affected by wildfires, or who may be in the future, on how to recognize and re…

SANTA FE — New Mexico veterinarians who commit to serving rural, frontier and tribal communities can now apply for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment assistance t…

ALAMOGORDO — The Lincoln National Forest is reminding visitors to practice responsible recreation when operating motor vehicles and when dispersed camping on the fores…

On Thursday, at approximately 2:36 p.m., the Clovis Police Department (CPD) responded to a reported bank robbery at U.S. Bank, located at 2501 N. Prince St. in Clovis,…

Unofficial results of the New Mexico primary election began to trickle in electronically Tuesday evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., and a spars...

Multiple agencies responded early Thursday morning to a Deming motel, where New Mexico State Police reported that an officer-involved shooting took pl...

When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...

An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...

Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...

With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...

Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...

The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...

Benny Jasso experienced the inner workings of City Council in Deming. The former mayor of the city says the local government branch does a lot of posi...

First responders of the Village of Columbus handle 35 to 40 emergency calls a week. Luna County officials recognized that the Columbus Fire/EMS Depart...