December 22, 2024
From the Publisher
Dave Shabaz It’s hard to believe that I moved to Eddy County four weeks ago today. I had all of my things packed up by a moving company and spent…
August 2024
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Artesia Public Schools welcome students for new school year
The 2024-2025 academic year for the Artesia Public Schools started Aug.
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By: Javier Sanchez The American dream seems to be dying. No matter how you define it—whether it means owning a home or making it big—advancing in America seems harder to…
All’s Fair When it Comes to HealthcareWorker Recruiting
Around Houston Medical Center are six billboards inviting its employees to come to New Mexico, where they will be “Free to Provide.” The message is repeated in full page ads in the Sunday editions of dailies in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston.New Mexico’s governor and state Health Department are taking advantage of turmoil in the Texas medical community caused by changes in abortion laws to recruit healthcare workers.Our shortage of practitioners is well known; some rural hospitals have closed their obstetrics wards.
Read MoreAll’s Fair When it Comes to HealthcareWorker RecruitingArtesia City Council votes to allow authorized alcohol on city property
The Artesia City Council passed an ordinance that will regulate the consumption of alcoholic beverages on city-owned property at the Artesia City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 13th. The current ordinance does not allow alcohol consumption on City property under any circumstance whereas the new ordinance will allow it when authorized by a resolution. “So basically, what this is— if a person is holding an event and wants to use a piece of City property, like Jaycee Park, Heritage Park, or the Balloons and Tunes events on Eagle Draw, the current ordinance does not allow us to have alcohol sales on City Property,” said Byron Landfair, Infrastructure Director.
Read MoreArtesia City Council votes to allow authorized alcohol on city propertyCHANGES COMING AT THE ARTESIA DAILY PRESS
The Daily Press is adopting several new computer systems over the coming months to help us better serve our readers and community. One of these changes requires that many of our on-line subscribers update their password. On-line subscribers will receive instructions via e-mail in the coming days.
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Trial delayed for Alexee Trevizo accused of killing newborn at hospital
The trial of Alexee Trevizo, accused of smothering her baby in a trash can after giving birth in a hospital emergency room, has been delayed as the prosecution and defense debate the inclusion of crucial evidence before the New Mexico Supreme Court. Police said Trevizo, 20, gave birth to the child in a bathroom at the Artesia General Hospital in January 2023 and put him in a nearby trash can where he died of suffocation.
Read MoreTrial delayed for Alexee Trevizo accused of killing newborn at hospitalOil and gas industry supporting community via non-profits
New Mexico students can win a backpack filled with electronics, school supplies and other prizes via the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA)’s annual Ultimate Backpack Giveaway contest. This year, five winners will receive a backpack with an iPad, AirPods, a keyboard, school supplies and free pizza party, read a NMOGA news release.
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Bulldogs prepare for Aug. 23 season opener against Carlsbad
Aug. 8 varsity and junior student-athletes of the Artesia High School football team gathered for team pictures at the Bulldog Bowl.
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