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	{{~~Infobox~~ Newspaper		{{Short description\|Newspaper in Carlsbad, New Mexico}}
			{{Infobox Newspaper
⚫	\| ~~name~~ = ''Carlsbad Current-Argus''
	\| ~~image~~ = Carlsbad Current Argus ~~front page 2008-03-15.tif~~		\| name = ''Carlsbad Current-Argus''
			\| image = Carlsbad Current-Argus website home page, 2021-09-02.png
	\| image_size = ~~199px~~		\| image_size = 300px
	\| caption = Front page of ''Carlsbad Current-Argus'' on March 15, 2008
		⚫	\| caption = Website home page of the ''Carlsbad Current-Argus'' on September 2, 2021
	\| type = Daily ]
	\| ~~format~~ = ]		\| type = ]
			\| format = ]
	\| foundation = 1889		\| foundation = 1889
	\| owners = ]
			\| owners = El Rito Media, LLC
	\| headquarters = 620 S. Main St.<br>], ] 88220<br>United States \|		\| headquarters = 620 S. Main St.<br>], ] 88220<br>United States\|
	\| editor = Aaron Bracamontes
			\| editor = Jessica Onsurez<ref name="contact-us">, Carlsbad Current-Argus, retrieved 2021-09-02.</ref>
	\| publisher = Rynni M. Henderson
			\| publisher =
	\| ISSN = 1522-5763		\| ISSN = 1522-5763
	\| website =		\| website =
	}}		}}

	The '''''Carlsbad Current-Argus''''' is a ] in ], United States.<ref name="sumner">Jeff Sumner, ''Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media: New Jersey - Wyoming- Canada'', ]: ], 2001, p. 1210 </ref><ref name="grove">Pearce S. Grove, Becky J. Barnett, Sandra J. Hansen, ''New Mexico newspapers: a comprehensive guide to bibliographical entries and locations'', ]: ], 1975, p. 177 </ref><ref>Milton Moskowitz, ''The Executive's Almanac: A Diverse Portfolio of Eclectic Business Trivia'', ]: ], 2006 p. 139 </ref> It has been published since 1889.<ref name="grove"/> The newspaper, printed in a ] format, is published daily except Mondays.		The '''''Carlsbad Current-Argus''''' is a ] in ], United States.<ref name="sumner">Jeff Sumner, ''Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media: New Jersey - Wyoming- Canada'', ]: ], 2001, p. 1210 </ref><ref name="grove">Pearce S. Grove, Becky J. Barnett, Sandra J. Hansen, ''New Mexico newspapers: a comprehensive guide to bibliographical entries and locations'', ]: ], 1975, p. 177 </ref><ref>Milton Moskowitz, ''The Executive's Almanac: A Diverse Portfolio of Eclectic Business Trivia'', ]: ], 2006 p. 139 </ref> It has been published since 1889.<ref name="grove"/> The newspaper, printed in a ] format, is published daily except Mondays.

	==History==		==History==
	The ''Current-Argus'' is the result of a merger of the now-defunct ''Carlsbad Current'' and ''Carlsbad Argus''.<ref></ref> It was described in 1953 as ].<ref name="frontier"></ref> The paper was owned by ] and part of the ] company. The ''Current-Argus'' was a part of the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership, a 2003 joint venture between ] and ].<ref>		The ''Current-Argus'' is the result of a merger of the now-defunct ''Carlsbad Current'' and ''Carlsbad Argus''.<ref></ref> It was described in 1953 as ].<ref name="frontier"></ref> The paper was owned by ] and part of the ] company. The ''Current-Argus'' was a part of the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership, a 2003 joint venture between ] and ].<ref>
	{{cite press release		{{cite press release
	\| title = Gannett, MediaNews Group expand and reorganize Texas-New Mexico Partnership		\| title = Gannett, MediaNews Group expand and reorganize Texas-New Mexico Partnership
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	\| archive-date = 2007-04-02		\| archive-date = 2007-04-02
	}}		}}
	</ref> In 2015, Gannett acquired full ownership of the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership.<ref></ref>		</ref> In 2015, Gannett acquired full ownership of the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2015/06/01/gannett-acquires-complete-ownership-of-texas-new-mexico-newspaper-partnership-from-digital-first-media/ \|title=Gannett acquires complete ownership of Texas-New Mexico Newspaper Partnership from Digital First Media \|access-date=2015-09-07 \|archive-date=2015-09-15 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915170321/http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2015/06/01/gannett-acquires-complete-ownership-of-texas-new-mexico-newspaper-partnership-from-digital-first-media/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> In May 2024, Gannett sold the newspaper to El Rito Media, LLC.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|last2= \|first2= \|last3= \|date=2024-05-07 \|title=El Rito Media acquires Alamogordo Daily News, Carlsbad Current Argus and Ruidoso News \|url=https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/el-rito-media-acquires-alamogordo-daily-news-carlsbad-current-argus-and-ruidoso-news,249641 \|access-date=2024-05-07 \|website=Editor and Publisher \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	===Sections===		===Sections===
	The newspaper publishes two sections:		The newspaper publishes two sections:

	* A: local news, the ''Little-Argus'' (listing of community events), regional and state news, opinions and letters to the editor, ] articles, and weather.		* A: local news, the ''Little-Argus'' (listing of community events), regional and state news, opinions and letters to the editor, ] articles, and weather.
	* B: local sports, national sports, classified ads, legal notices, comics, and puzzles.		* B: local sports, national sports, classified ads, legal notices, comics, and puzzles.

	Additionally, special sections appear throughout the week:		Additionally, special sections appear throughout the week:

	* Sunday: "Sunday Living" features stories spotlighting a resident's hobby, history, or the like.		* Sunday: "Sunday Living" features stories spotlighting a resident's hobby, history, or the like.
	* Saturday: "Vamonos" is a regional entertainment section that is also inserted into the '']'' and '']''.		* Saturday: "Vamonos" is a regional entertainment section that is also inserted into the '']'' and '']''.

	===Web ~~Site~~===		===Web site===
	A subscription-based web site contains all the main articles that are published in the print edition. When local breaking news occurs, a brief story about the event is usually posted. Historical and additional photos from stories are present in an online gallery.<ref></ref> Local blogs written by residents have also been hosted, with topics ranging from caving to politics to books. The ''Current-Argus'' also produces online web video features highlighting special events and sports around town.		A subscription-based web site contains all the main articles that are published in the print edition. When local breaking news occurs, a brief story about the event is usually posted. Historical and additional photos from stories are present in an online gallery.<ref></ref> Local blogs written by residents have also been hosted, with topics ranging from caving to politics to books. The ''Current-Argus'' also produces online web video features highlighting special events and sports around town.

	==References==		==References==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{Reflist}}

	==External links==		==External links==
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	{{Gannett}}		{{Gannett}}

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Latest revision as of 22:35, 7 May 2024

Newspaper in Carlsbad, New Mexico

*Carlsbad Current-Argus*
Website home page of the Carlsbad Current-Argus on September 2, 2021
Type	Daily newspaper
Format	Broadsheet
Owner(s)	El Rito Media, LLC
Editor	Jessica Onsurez
Founded	1889
Headquarters	620 S. Main St. Carlsbad, NM 88220 United States
ISSN	1522-5763
Website	currentargus.com

The Carlsbad Current-Argus is a newspaper in Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States. It has been published since 1889. The newspaper, printed in a broadsheet format, is published daily except Mondays.

History

The Current-Argus is the result of a merger of the now-defunct Carlsbad Current and Carlsbad Argus. It was described in 1953 as conservative. The paper was owned by MediaNews and part of the Digital First Media company. The Current-Argus was a part of the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership, a 2003 joint venture between Gannett and MediaNews Group. In 2015, Gannett acquired full ownership of the Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership. In May 2024, Gannett sold the newspaper to El Rito Media, LLC.

Features

Sections

The newspaper publishes two sections:

A: local news, the Little-Argus (listing of community events), regional and state news, opinions and letters to the editor, wire service articles, and weather.
B: local sports, national sports, classified ads, legal notices, comics, and puzzles.

Additionally, special sections appear throughout the week:

Sunday: "Sunday Living" features stories spotlighting a resident's hobby, history, or the like.
Saturday: "Vamonos" is a regional entertainment section that is also inserted into the Ruidoso News and Alamogordo Daily News.

Web site

A subscription-based web site contains all the main articles that are published in the print edition. When local breaking news occurs, a brief story about the event is usually posted. Historical and additional photos from stories are present in an online gallery. Local blogs written by residents have also been hosted, with topics ranging from caving to politics to books. The Current-Argus also produces online web video features highlighting special events and sports around town.