Ron Head, right, chairman of the advisory board of the Artesia Good Samaritan Center, presents a plaque to Artesia Fire Chief Ray Castleberry, center, and Capt. Jimmy Boyce for the efforts and assistance of the fire department during the May 11 fire at the center. The advisory board and staff at the retirement community honored members of the fire, police and sheriff’s departments for the “fine work” done during the emergency. Daily Press 1984 File Photo
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 7-13, 1984 An Amtrack…
