Michael Smith

Victoria Garcia, 12, has faced enough agonizing health challenges to crush the spirit of a life-toughened grown-up much less a 12-year-old. But the young Carlsbad resident battles on, coping with every obstacle life hands her.

The mural, the last of three paintings spanning the decades-old wall that sits along JJ Clarke Drive across the street from the Eagle Draw flood control channel, depicts significant events, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life in Artesia.

Hull, 60, will face Democrat Deb Haaland, 65, in the Nov. 3 general election race to succeed current Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham who was barred by term limits from seeking a third four-year term.

Introduced in 1984, National Night Out was designed to bring families, neighbors and first responders together for a night of community connection, read a Facebook post from Eddy County.

Speakers highlighted their stances on a number of issues ranging from economic development to education.

The Artesia City Council voted 5-2 to approve a business license for High Society LLC to construct and operate the marijuana dispensary at 705 N. First St.

The latest mural depicts the history of Artesia to modern day.

Jonathan Chavez caught four largemouth bass totaling 52¾ inches.

Children all over Eddy County participated in the annual auction.

Dub married his high school sweetheart, Dewana Lou Berry, one week after her graduation in 1955.

Children of all ages sifted through dirt in kid sized swimming pools locating buried loot.

Artesia citizens turned out for Independence Day fun on Saturday.