El Rito Media connects New Mexico’s diverse communities through a network of long-standing newsrooms and a strong, forward-looking digital presence. Across five distinct markets, we deliver reliable, deeply local journalism that informs, reflects, and engages the regions we serve. With growing online audiences and loyal community readership, our reporting drives civic conversation, strengthens local identity, and keeps citizens connected—to their neighborhoods, to each other, and to the broader currents shaping New Mexico.




Founded in 1956, the Rio Grande SUN has grown into one of New Mexico’s leading weekly newspapers, serving the Española Valley and surrounding regions with fearless, community-focused journalism. We continue our legacy of in-depth reporting on politics, crime, education, and regional issues. With strong readership across north central New Mexico, the SUN remains a vital source of news and an active participant in the communities it serves.



Ruidoso is the largest community in Lincoln County, which has just over 20,000 residents. Those numbers surge with tourism driven by horse racing track, the ski resort and other outdoor activities. In 2024 and 2025, forest fires and floods destroyed many homes and businesses, and two consecutive summer tourist seasons.





Ruidoso is the largest community in Lincoln County, which has just over 20,000 residents. Those numbers surge with tourism driven by horse racing track, the ski resort and other outdoor activities. In 2024 and 2025, forest fires and floods destroyed many homes and businesses, and two consecutive summer tourist seasons.





The Artesia Daily Press, founded in 1954 is the leading source of local news and sports coverage in the small town in northern Eddy County. The paper serves one of New Mexico’s most passionate sports fan bases through daily coverage of the Artesia High School Bulldogs football team and other sports. The Daily Press is frequently awarded top honors for its sports coverage, and also focuses on local government, crime and local events to serve its readers through a commitment to story telling and establishing an informed readership.




The Carlsbad Current-Argus serves readers throughout the Cavern City and southeast New Mexico, focusing on local events, businesses and sports. The Current-Argus was named the Associate Press’s member of the year for 2019 in New Mexico. Since 1889 the paper has endeavored to cover the local community through daily news, in-depth reporting and using storytelling to link the growing city with national conversations on its leading industries such as energy development, agriculture and the nuclear sector.
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