While Democrats won midterm elections across the nation at a historical pace, eastern New Mexico supported Republican candidates across the board. Democrat Ben Lujan was reelected to the U.S. Senate, but Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties overwhelmingly supported Roswell Republican Larry Marker. Teresa Luger Fernandez won reelection to the U.S. House, but regional counties supported Clovis farmer...

ROSWELL, N.M. — The Roswell Coyotes are the number one seed in Class 5A heading into the state playoffs after finishing the regular season 9-1. The Coyotes will be chasing their second title in the last three years. The Artesia Bulldogs (6-4) who are the three seed are seeking back-to-back state titles. Piedra Vista (9-1) […] The post Roswell Earns Number One Seed in Class 5A State Football Bracket After Finishing 9-1 in Regular Season appeared first on KOB 4.

The Clovis Lady Cats volleyball team was looking for a better all-around performance against visiting Roswell than their previous encounter this season. Clovis accomplished that feat with relative ease. Junior Hayley Gutierrez had a match-high 22 kills with 11 digs as Clovis cruised past Roswell, 25-14, 25-10, 25-16, in a 5A District 4 match on Oct. 27. "A lot better than when we played at...

SANTA FE, N.M. –The St. Michael’s Horsemen enter the Class 3A State Football playoffs as the number one seed and a perfect 9-0 record and are currently riding a 42-game winning streak dating back to the 2023-24 season. They are seeking their fourth straight title. The Horsemen defeated Dexter last year in the state title […] The post St. Michael’s Leads the Pack in Class 3A State Football Playoffs appeared first on KOB 4.

Artesia cross-country runners show up at teh District Championships in Roswell. The post Scenes from the Cross-Country District Meet appeared first on Artesia Daily Press.

Running Wild JASON FARMER/NEWS-SUN How far is 100 miles? Well, from Hobbs, it is 100 miles to parts of Lubbock. Getting to certain areas in Roswell is also 100 miles. Portales is just over that mark at 103 miles. So, what is the significance of 100 miles? Well, for most people, that is a drive, …

A 16-year-old Artesia boy, Jedidziah Juarez, was charged with multiple firearms and drug offenses after a Sept. 4 traffic stop. Police seized three guns, ammunition, narcotics and paraphernalia from his vehicle. Ballistic testing linked one firearm to two Roswell shootings, while investigators also examined a previous Artesia shooting. Charges included unlawful handgun possession, deadly weapon possession, drug possession and trafficking. The post Artesia Teen Charged After Guns Linked to Two Ro

Artesia entered Friday night’s rivalry showdown with Roswell hoping to make a statement at Bulldog Bowl. Instead, the Bulldogs spent the night trying to overcome another slow start. The No. 1-ranked Coyotes raced to a 21-point lead and handed the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs a 62-36 District 2-5A loss. “We got whipped,” Artesia football coach Jeremy […] The post Artesia stumbles in rivalry loss to Roswell appeared first on Artesia Daily Press.

Parents in Hagerman pulled some students from class after a reported threat at Hagerman High School, but police said they found no credible threat. The post Police: No credible threat at Hagerman High School appeared first on KOB 4.

Ballistics testing of firearms reportedly resulted in a 16-year-old being connected to shootings after a traffic stop for speeding in Eddy County.