Artesia Daily Press

The Artesia Daily Press is a local newspaper based in Artesia, New Mexico, USA.

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Hit ‘em hard and again

1 week ago | artesianews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Cal ThomasAfter Israel took out at least two of Iran’s top scientists behind the development of nuclear weapons (and promised to kill more), my high school fight song came to mind. At football games after a touchdown we sang, “Hit ‘em hard and hit ‘em again.
The rogue’s new gallery of left-wing scoundrels

1 week ago | artesianews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Victor Davis HansonThe entire career of race-baiter Al Sharpton was founded on falsehoods about the Tawana Brawley scam. Nearly everything the left told us about the Trayvon Martin fight was false. The “hands up, don’t shoot” Ferguson fable and the Covington Kids myth were quickly exposed. The Duke Lacrosse and Jussie Smollett melodramas were laughable. Russian “collusion,” “laptop” disinformation, and Joe Biden “fit as a fiddle” gaslighting were utter lies.
Harken races in Mountain Top Derby

2 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Ruidoso Downs Race TrackNew Mexico-bred Harken and jockey Sergio Becerra Jr., the 2-1 morning line favorite in Saturday’s running of the Mountain Top Derby, will race for more than a trophy and the winner’s share of the $200,000 purse. A win would also put Harken into the mix with open company to compete in the All American Derby trials later this summer at Ruidoso Downs, according to trainer Jesus Soto.
FDD Dreams comes true in Ruidoso Derby

2 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Todd FuquaAlamogordo [email protected] DOWNS – After three horses were scratched from the Ruidoso Derby on June 7, the competitive field may have looked a bit easier for FDD Dreams. Starting from the No. 2 post position, the gelding was the 5-2 morning line favorite and when No. 1 Hardtokatch was withdrawn, FDD Dreams inherited sole claim to the rail and a clear path to the finish line.
Letter to the editor

2 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Adrian Hedden

I live in Albuquerque, NM. I read the Rio Grande SUN, an Espanola NM based newspaper. I read the Cal Thomas column in the Opinion section of the May 29, 2025 Rio Grande SUN. The column related to the matter of “hate.” The column was “right on” on the subjects covered. It was inciteful, well written, correct and needed to be said. I have often for years in my discussions with others recited the Hammerstein musical’s South Pacific song, “You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught.
NMOGA an advocate for Lea County’s oil and gas industry

2 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Adrian Hedden

Denise MarquezHobbs News-SunDuring the eighth annual EnergyPlex Conference, attendees got the lowdown on the impact of the oil and gas industry throughout New Mexico and the efforts the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association puts in on educating state residents who are not too fond of the oil patch business. Missi Currier, NMOGA chief executive officer and president, spoke Tuesday during the annual conference at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs.
Artesia police report low crime, new tools

3 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Adrian Hedden

Rebecca HauschildFor the Daily PressArtesia is one of the top five safest cities in New Mexico, according to Artesia Police Chief Kirk Roberts, who said the city was ranked fifth in the state for its public safety and low crime rate. Roberts shared results from a study by home security company Safewise at the May 27 City Council meeting. Safewise used FBI crime data to compile a list of the top five safest cities in New Mexico.
Murder trial begins for suspect in Artesia Public Safety Complex shooting

3 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Adrian Hedden

Adrian HeddenArtesia Daily [email protected] fight outside the Artesia Public Safety Complex on Oct. 13, 2023, led to the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Mark Rommel, and man the charged with first-degree murder in Rommel’s death went on trial Tuesday, June 3, at the Eddy County Courthouse in Carlsbad. The trial of Acadio Lucero, 24, before District Judge David Finger began with opening statements from the defense and prosecution. If convicted, Lucero could face life in prison.
Artesia General Hospital mill levy defeated

3 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Adrian Hedden

Staff reportsFor the first time since 1979, Artesia voters rejected a mill levy to fund operations at Artesia General Hospital, according to unofficial results from the Eddy County Clerk’s Office. The vote was 638 against, and 605 for, as of June 4. The results of the election will be canvassed during a June 10 special meeting of the Eddy County Commission.
Ft Stanton Historical Site threatened by wildfire

3 weeks ago | artesianews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Dave Tomlin | For the Ruidoso [email protected] destroyed or damaged a handful of historic structures at Fort Stanton Saturday, but quick response from a multi-agency team of firefighters that grew to about 150, along with three aircraft, prevented damage that could have been far worse. “They saved the fort, there’s no doubt about it,” said Oliver Horn, regional manager of the Lincoln and Fort Stanton historic sites. Horn said the loss would have been a costly one.