Artesia News

An Artesia man faces two misdemeanor charges after shooting a neighbor's dog in his yard in what he said was self-defense, according to a police press release.

Farmers from Eastern New Mexico showed up at a city Public Utilities Committee meeting Wednesday to voice both objections and support for a privately owned pipeline that would deliver water from Fort Sumner to the City Different.

Police are seeking information regarding the burglary of an animal clinic in Artesia.

The High Rolls Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a new fire engine designed for structure fires, as well as forest fires in areas adjacent to homes and populated areas.

Carlsbad Family Fellowship, 2107 W. Church St., will hold its annual Harvest Fest from 6-8 p.m. today .

Operation Christmas Child, a subsidiary of Samaritan's Purse, brings joy to millions of needy boys and girls all over the world during the Christmas season.

A reunion planning meeting for the CHS class of 1960 will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Pizza Inn, 1210 W. Pierce St.

A local businessman faces criminal charges after an incident early Wednesday in which he allegedly bit his wife and threatened to crash their vehicle with her inside.

The Carlsbad Medical Center launched its second annual "Get Fit" running and walking race Saturday to encourage residents to do a little preventative maintenance on their bodies.

Healthy Food Options to be Offered to Trainees. Pottstown, PA, October 16, 2009 -- Performance Food Centers announces the opening of the Fed Xchange Internet Cafe, a juice bar located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in Artesia, New Mexico.

The Drug Enforcement Agency and Pecos Valley Drug Task Force arrested Scott Gutierrez, 38, of Robin Road in Artesia, Tuesday for distributing methamphetamine, a task force press release said.

I'm hoping to find relatives of my grandmother, Beulah Essie Idonia Brooks Webb who died in 1998 in Artesia, NM.

The 2008-09 Lincoln County Fair Queen Haley Montes, of Hondo, earned the right to wear a new crown.

Junior Kyra Bussen scored about 12 minutes into the second half Tuesday night and Clovis High's girls went on to a 2-0 victory over Artesia.

An Artesia woman faces aggravated battery charges after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend several times during an altercation in July.

A salt cedar tree hangs over the bank of the Rio Grande as more salt cedars line the opposite side of the river near Albuquerque on Wednesday, Sept.

Salt cedar proved all too successful when it was introduced to North America from Eurasia in the early 1800s as an ornamental plant to stabilize stream banks and to provide shade for livestock.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is getting $25 million in federal stimulus money to build a new jail, but money to operate the facility is less certain.

Cecil Coleman, 29, of the 2000 block of West Texas Street, arrested on charges of battery on a household member, aggravated assault on a household member and resisting/obstructing/evading a police officer.

The Eddy County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Thursday morning to approve a county payment of $49,425, which will be matched through a supplemental program with $240,395 in federal funds, to benefit the Artesia General Hospital.