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Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago August 4-10, 1984 Corporate pilot here earned multiple awards as AF flier.

(CARLSBAD, NM) Do you want to start a business but do not know where to start? The SBDC at Carlsbad, located at Southeast New Mexico College, provides exceptional, no-cost services to entrepreneurs in Eddy County, NM. As part of the esteemed New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network, the SBDC at Carlsbad serves as a vital resource for local businesses seeking to start, grow, and thrive.

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is proud to announce its collaboration with Western New Mexico University (WNMU) to offer a seamless transfer experience for SENMC students looking to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. The purpose of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is to encourage student completion of the associate’s degree and support transition to a bachelor’s degree by agreement to coordinate transfer policies, enhance advising, and promote acceptance of the programmatic transfer courses/ credits between SENMC and WNMU.

Artesia General Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Eddy County is pleased to announce the addition of Dr, Luther “Dusty” Weathers as a new in-house cardiologist at the hospital. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in cardiovascular diseases, and with over 32 years of experience, Dr.

Construction for a new $130 million Eddy County Detention Center could start in early 2025, said Eddy County Public Works Director Jason Burns, and be complete in three years. Tuesday Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners approved an about $8.5 million contract with Studio Southwest Services of Albuquerque to start architecture and engineering work for the new jail located south of Carlsbad.

Golden Brothers sweep steer show at the 79th Annual Eddy County Fair. Anessa said “Caden’s last year in the county fair was hard to think about all week and accepting it was even harder.Winning the steer show is one thing but having brothers go grand and reserve is nothing less than amazing and a blessing. They have put in countless hours and given up so much to accomplish this goal.” Mason is a Freshman at AJHS. Left to right is Owen, Casey, Mason, Caden, Anessa.

Blood and blood products are a critical part of everyday medical care. Car accident and blood loss victims alone may need transfusions of 100 units or more of red blood cells.

Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 28 – August 3, 1984 Members of the Artesia Chamber of Commerce Trailblazers joined ranks with 104th Quartermaster Company officers here to cut the ribbon and officially open the dining facility and maintenance addition at the U.S.