News Staff As a reminder, the city of Artesia utility billing department is in the process of updating it’s billing system to better serve the community. This transition has created a temporary delay in the normal billing process. As a result, your next two bills will each cover 45 days of service. These next bills will arrive … Read more
The Artesia Bulldogs football program is already hard at work trying to reclaim the state title after falling just short last year to rival Roswell. This year’s team has plenty of experience, with 40 seniors. The journey starts rough, though, with the Bulldogs opening the season against three straight 6A opponents. First game on the … Read more
Eddy County authorities have released the names of the two people who were found shot to death on July 28th near the Pecos River Oilfield Services site at 100 South Donaldson Farms Road. They are 63 year old Patricia Balderrama and 55 year old Nathan Scott McGee. Eddy County Sheriff Matt hutchinson says detectives continue … Read more
The Gifford Fire remains only around 3 percent contained as it has now scorched more than 65-thousand acres. That’s up from 50-thousand acres this time yesterday. The fire broke out on Friday after a car reportedly driving on a flat tire sparked roadside brush. The fire quickly grew on Monday to cover more than 100 … Read more
The city of Artesia has renewed its contract for air ambulance service. That means the service will continue to be free for residents if they ever need it. The agreement means all permanent Eddy County residents are automatically enrolled in the Trans Aero Medevac membership program. No remaining balance will need to be paid by … Read more
A Clovis man has been convicted of child abuse after shooting his daughter in July of 2023. Police say Jeffrey Smiley opened fire on his ex-wife’s car after finding out earlier that day that the couple’s divorce had been finalized in court. The ruling meant that Smiley would not be allowed to see or visit … Read more
Congratulations going out to Baylee Denison, who was crowned this week as the Eddy County Fair Queen. Outgoing queen Taylor Salter handed off the crown. Denison’s first official duty was to hand out the ribbons and banners to 4H and FFA members during the awards ceremony at the fair’s livestock barn. Denison is a 15 … Read more
Artesia Mayor Jon Henry is moving forward with a potential hiring of a city administrator. On Tuesday, the city council voted to approve a job description for the position. The vote was unanimous. The new position will focus on improving interdepartmental coordination, tracking ongoing projects, and supporting the mayor in administrative duties. Henry also serves … Read more
The Eddy County Sheriffs Office reports two people were found dead in the 100 block of South Donaldson Farms Road on Wednesday. Sheriff Matt Hutchinson says deputies had responded to reports of two unconscious adults. When they arrived, the found both victims were deceased. This is an active investigation and sheriff Hutchinson says he has … Read more
The beginning of a new school year means new adventures for many children: new friends to meet, new teachers to get used to, new academic subjects to learn and master, and for some students, new school buildings to figure out. With all this facing local kids as school begins anew Aug. 4, children may not … Read more