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Artesia Halloween Weekend Offers Trunk-or-Treat and Corn Maze

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Artesia families can celebrate Halloween with candy, games and decorated trunks at Trunk or Treat events at Hermosa Church of Christ and First Methodist Church on Oct. 31, plus final weekend activities at Heirloom Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Police offer safety tips, urging visible costumes, safe routes, sidewalks, groups and adult candy inspections.

Artesia Downtown Lions Club Names October Jr. Lions

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The Artesia Downtown Lions Club recognized Mylz Aguirre, Mya Wilbanks, Lily Morgan and Jace Miles as its October Jr. Lions. The students demonstrate leadership through school organizations, clubs and community activities, while pursuing diverse interests including history, business, health sciences and mathematics. Each plans to attend college, with goals ranging from family medicine and biochemistry to business administration.

SENMC to Host Water Symposium on the Future of Regional Resources

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Southeast New Mexico College’s Alpha Rho Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will host “Conserve, Preserve, and Restore: Water, the Key to Life” on November 5, 2026. The symposium will explore water quality, conservation, sustainability, and the future of Pecos River and Permian Basin resources through expert presentations, student research, and community discussion.

Halloween Comes Early as Artesia Public Library and MainStreet Host Family-Friendly Saturday Event

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Artesia's Public Library and MainStreet’s family-friendly Halloween event featured plenty of goodies and fun for children and adults.

Artesia Welcomes The Shop on 14th and Two Conservation Districts

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Artesia welcomes new businesses and organizations to the Chamber of Commerce. The Shop on 14th, located at 107 S. 14th Street, brings local vendors and entrepreneurs together under one roof, with room for services, events, and community gatherings. Central Valley and Penasco Soil & Water Conservation Districts support sustainable land stewardship through education, technical assistance, and conservation programs.

SENMC Student Savanah Nava Receives $1,000 Byrne Family Scholarship

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Southeast New Mexico College student Savanah Nava received the $1,000 Kevin and Rosa Byrne Family Scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. A nursing student and Alpha Rho Xi member, Nava is recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance. The scholarship supports high-achieving community college students, with preference for those who have experienced foster care.

Artesia’s Balloons & Tunes Festival Returns for 43rd Year Nov. 6-8

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Artesia’s 43rd annual Balloons & Tunes Festival returns Nov. 6-8 at Eagle Draw Park, featuring colorful balloon launches, tethered rides, food trucks, live music, markets, a beer garden and fire performances. Highlights include a Saturday morning race, petting zoo, Day Late Dollar Short concert and a fire concert with the Artesia Bulldog Band and cheerleaders.

Fall Outdoor Adventures in Southeast New Mexico: Hiking, Wildlife and Off-Roading

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As autumn brings cooler temperatures to southeast New Mexico, outdoor enthusiasts can explore sinkhole lakes, wetlands, sand dunes, rugged OHV trails, and mountain landscapes. Highlights include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, birdwatching, off-roading, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing at Bottomless Lakes State Park, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Mescalero Sands, Haystack Mountain, and Lincoln National Forest.

SIMCO Funds New Cal Ripken STEM Lab at Hobbs Alternative Learning Center

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SIMCO is bringing a Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM lab to Hobbs Alternative Learning Center through a $40,000 grant. The lab will provide hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, helping students build skills and confidence for future education and careers while strengthening workforce development and economic opportunity in the Permian Basin.

Yarn United Connects Artesia Crafters Through Creativity and Community

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Yarn United brings Artesia-area crafters of all skill levels together at the Artesia Public Library on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Members crochet afghans, blankets and worry worms, share skills and materials, and welcome knitters. The group fosters creativity, friendship and stress relief, while many participants donate their handmade creations to local causes.

Art in the Park Brings Arts, Music and Family Fun to Artesia

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Artesia’s annual Art in the Park brought scores of visitors to Central Park Friday and Saturday for a celebration of local arts and culture. Sponsored by the Artesia Arts Council, the event featured food trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, face painting, the Artesia High School band and a Runyan Ranches petting zoo.

Artesia Family Turns Passion for Sports Cards Into The Locker Room Business

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After moving to Artesia in 2009, Toby Heisler built a career in the oil and gas industry before turning his lifelong passion for sports cards into The Locker Room Cards & Collectibles. Opened with his wife and son, the shop offers vintage and modern sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia and merchandise, creating a family-friendly destination for collectors of all budgets.

Artesia Library Announces Fall and Halloween Decoration Contest

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Artesia residents can showcase their Halloween creativity in the Artesia Public Library’s Fall/Halloween Decoration Contest. Entries will be accepted at the library, 205 W. Quay Ave., from Oct. 17 through Oct. 22. Public judging begins Oct. 24 and continues through Halloween on Oct. 31. Entry details are available at the library’s front desk.

SENMC’s Taste of Culture Offers Global Foods and Community Celebration

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Southeast New Mexico College will host its annual Taste of Culture from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at 1500 University Drive in Carlsbad. The free public event invites community members to sample foods from around the world, learn about cultural traditions, and celebrate Eddy County’s diversity. For information, call 575-234-9200.
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