Focus NM Daily

01/07/2026

Rancher's Daughter Photography & Crafts / Victoria Gomez, here to help capture the most precious moments in life.

01/07/2026

"The arid desert we call home can be inhospitable; therefore, using water wisely is an ideal course of action." Read for a little on the local water systems vital to our agricultural industry!

The dry, parched land we call home is not necessarily a space one would think grows many crops, yet Eddy County grows alfalfa, cotton, and pecans. Ranching has historically been big money around here. Combine that with our booming oil and gas economy, and you have a trifecta of need on the limited w...

01/06/2026

Learn, experience, grow with Artesia Public Library. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Events for all ages are always free and open to the public.

01/06/2026

Be sure to check out these opportunities at Southeast New Mexico College!

The SENMC Workforce Training Catalog is here! SENMC Workforce provides a partnership between education and employers by offering industry specific education, training, and services that contribute to a highly skilled workforce.

🛠️ Training offerings include:
✔ American Heart Association First Aid & CPR
✔ Confined Space
✔ Hot Works/Fire Safety
✔ OSHA 30
✔ OSHA
✔ PEC H2S Clear
✔ SafeLand PEC VERIFORCE
✔ BASIN UNITED
✔ Excavation/ Trenching
✔ Electrical Safety/LOCKOUT TAGOUT
✔ Fall Protection
✔ Respiratory Protection/ Fit Test
✔ Rigging & Lifting
✔ Personal Protective Equipment Training
✔ Stop Work Authority (SWA) Training
✔ Manlift/ Aerial Training
✔ Forklift Training

Strengthen your workforce. Contact us at 575-234-9243 or visit
https://senmc.edu/workforce/index.html

01/05/2026

On display now, Rodrick Mead, an artist in four mediums, exhibition on display in the Carlsbad Museum until January 9!

01/02/2026

Skilled nursing and long term care with Lakeview Christian Home. Trusted care for every stage of life.

01/02/2026

Looking for a hearty warm meal for the chilly nights? Try the roundup bean casserole!

Branding used to be a day-long affair for the Ross family. Dinner (or lunch for this city girl) was something to look forward to. One of the staples of this meal was my mother-in-law’s Roundup Bean Casserole. It can be the main entree of a meal or a hearty side dish. Ingredients 1 lb. Ground […]

12/31/2025

"The impact of this technology cannot be overstated—it’s not only about protecting crops but ensuring that the world’s food supply remains abundant and secure." Check out this story about one family's family business of crop dusting, or "aerial application," as it's called today!

The origins of crop dusting date back to 1921, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture adapted a Curtiss JN-6 “Jenny,” a biplane originally designed for military purposes, to deliver lead arsenate dust over fields. This marked the birth of what would come to be known as “crop dusting.” Over ...

12/30/2025

Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed this week on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Hope you have a great time with your friends and family as the new year turns over!

12/26/2025

"Nearly 30 years ago someone had the inspiration to bring the MainStreet program to our community, and what a beautiful journey it has been." Read Artesia MainStreet's letter at the link!

Dear friends, What makes Artesia so special? That is the question I am often asked when friends call to catch up. Each time I begin to explain the goodness of Artesia, my friends compare it to Stars Hollow. While we may not have New England’s fall foliage, we do have that same “special sauce” ...

12/24/2025

A classic recipe that takes us back to our roots, here's old fashioned snickerdoodles!

These old-fashioned goodies are soft, buttery cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar for a classic, cozy flavor. Simple to make and perfectly chewy, they are a timeless favorite for a holiday gathering or a sweet treat at home. Makes: 2 Dozen Cinnamon Sugar ¼ Sugar 1 ½ Tbsp Cinnamon Ingredients 1 Cup Sa...

12/22/2025

Happy holidays! Our offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday, December 24 - 26, 2025. Have a lovely time with your loved ones this week!