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Loyal Order of the Moose

The Loyal Order of the Moose Scholarship was presented to Jesse Armendariz, Jailyn Carrasco, Juan Diego Duran, Jacoby Jimenez, Kaylah Madrid and Aryana Ramirez. Photos by TJ and Jennifer Palma - For the Daily Press .

Jo Lynn Hope Memorial

Ben Harvey presented the Jo Lynn Hope Memorial Scholarship to Kambri Fraze, Margaret Greenwood, Necel Jimenez and Madison Martinez. .

AAGA

Madison Huddelston was the recipient of the Artesia Alfalfa Growers’ Association Scholarship. .

Downtown Lions

Rhea Lynn Bean and Lacy Archuleta presented the Artesia Downtown Lions Scholarship to Braden Fuentes, Matthew Hafliger, Teagan Miller, McKenna Morrison and Mia Sanchez. .

Adoptive Child

Names: Samuel, Liam Ages: 12, 11 Their Story: Samuel is a talented student who likes arts and crafts. Origami and LEGOs are his thing! He also enjoys making you laugh. Liam is compassionate, ontask and able to make positive self-statements. He is thoughtful and likes to be silly around those he is comfortable with. Liam’s also in a school LEGO club. Samuel and Liam have taken jiu-jitsu and seem to enjoy this activity.

Spaghetti or Cupcakes?

Summertime is one of my favorite seasons. We have such an abundance of it here in the vast desert that a person better learn to enjoy it, honestly.

Senior MealSite Menu

13th Street and Gilchrist Avenue 575-746-6712 July 1-5 Monday Fidelos con carne, garden salad, mixed vegetables, flour tortilla, fruit salad Tuesday Green chile chicken enchiladas, pinto beans, crackers, orange jello with apricots Wednesday Green chile cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato and onion, green beans with tomatoes, tater tots, watermelon Thursday Closed for the Fourth of July holiday Friday Bean and cheese chalupa, lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice, calabacitas, strawberry shortcake 202 W. Chisum Ave.

State school board bans smoking

Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago June 23-29, 1984 The Supreme Court today reinstated a key Reagan administration policy that eases air pollution rules.

First Day

-- The City of Artesia is informing the public that West Richardson Avenue from Fifth to Sixth streets will be closed from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, for the Artesia Public Library’s Family Field Day. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- PAWS & CLAWS -- Paws & Claws will distribute spay and neuter certificates to Eddy County residents only at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Artesia Animal Shelter, 501 Paddy Wagon Way. Saving spots in line is prohibited; one certificate per household. Donations are appreciated. ----------------- PRAYER WALK -- A True Unity Prayer Walk will be held around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4, in the northeast area of Jaycee Park. The public is invited to join in two prayers and the singing of “Amazing Grace.” The event will take fewer than 30 minutes.