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 A look at community events around Artesia.

Freshman cheerleader sings national anthem

In front of a packed house at the Bulldog Pit before the Artesia boys basketball game against Valencia, public address announcer Tony Jaramillo asked everyone to stand for the national anthem.

Movie filmed in Ruidoso, starring Matthew McConaughey nominated for Academy Award

The Lost Bus stars Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey as McKay

Artesia thawing out from winter storm

A winter storm warning was in effect until 11 a.m. Jan. 25 and an extreme cold warning was posted until late morning on Jan. 26.

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Homer and Jethro and Jesus

Some of you may remember Homer and Jethro. They were a comedy team who specialized in country music parodies and satire.

Roots and the Bible

Roots run throughout the Bible. Some roots are God’s way of growing something beautiful, some are the opposite.

Championship air races announced in Roswell

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), organizers of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) announced this year’s races will take place Sept. 16 to 20 at the Roswell Air Center.

Artesia welcomes Renovated Realities

To learn more about her work and available services, visit www.renovatedrealities.com.

Around Town

A look at community events in Artesia.

Sloths arrive at Alamogordo zoo

Two new animals will be hanging around the Alameda Park Zoo.

First Launch Pad Lecture of 2026 goes to the moon

New Mexico Museum of Space History Education Director Michael Shinabery gave an impassioned presentation Friday at the first Launchpad Lecture of 2026. As part of the series of free monthly lectures at the museum, he spoke on Apollo 11, the mission to land on the moon.

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