January 22, 2025
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Evidence suppressed in murder trial of Alexee Trevizo accused of killing baby
El Rito Media Prosecutors appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court after a district judge agreed to suppress evidence taken from Artesia General Hospital amid the investigation of a 20-year-old Artesia woman who allegedly gave birth at the facility and suffocated the baby in a trashcan.
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Eddy County Fair Starts July 23-27, 2024
10 year old Owen Golden, with Cottonwood 4-H, joined by Mason Golden with Artesia FFA gives a thumbs up for the Fair. These brothers have put in long hours preparing their pigs for the show.
Read MoreEddy County Fair Starts July 23-27, 2024
Fair Board recognizes Richard (Stik) and Rachel West for their years of support and dedication to the Eddy County Fair!
Married in 1979 Richard (Stik) and Rachel West will be married 45 years on August 31st. If you have been a part of the fair for very long, you know that technology has vital role in the everyday functioning and smoothness of its workings, and we have this technology thanks to Rachel and her sister, Janice Parrott.
Read MoreFair Board recognizes Richard (Stik) and Rachel West for their years of support and dedication to the Eddy County Fair!79th Annual Eddy County Fair Schedule
Saturday, July 20 9:00am - 11:00am: Open Class entries will be accepted 9:00am - 11:00am: 4-H Indoor Entries will be accepted 9:00am - 11:00am: Lead Class entries will be accepted 1:00pm - 4:00pm: 4-H exhibits will be judged (Judging is closed to the public.)
Read More79th Annual Eddy County Fair ScheduleWork Needed on County Bonds
El Rito Media More work needed to be done before Eddy County issued millions of dollars in bonds to a Colorado company for a large renewable energy battery facility north of Carlsbad, said the James “Bo” Bowen chairperson of the Eddy County Board of County Commissioners.
Read MoreWork Needed on County BondsArtesia father charged in daughter’s death released from jail ahead of trial
old daughter Monique was released from the Eddy County Detention Center June 3 as the case continues, despite a motion from the Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office that he be incarcerated ahead of trial.
Read MoreArtesia father charged in daughter’s death released from jail ahead of trialAROUND TOWN
-- The Artesia Arts Council will host an Intro to Dance “Friendship Fusion” Camp June 26 - July 31. Cost is $60 per student; save 10% if you sign up with a friend by using code FRIENDSHIP at checkout. Ages 4-7 will attend from 10-10:45 a.m. and ages 8 and up from 11-11:45 a.m. Choose from tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary styles. To register, visit www.artesiaartscouncil. com/education.
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-- The Artesia Youth Soccer Association has opened fall registration, and registration will be open through Aug. 2. Divions are U6-U15. Players must be 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2024. Players can register at clubs.bluesombrero.com/ artesiayouthsoccer. Any question can be sent to artesiasoccer@ gmail.com. ----------------- ADULT LIBRARY EVENTS -- The Artesia Public Library is hosting weekly adult programming, focusing on entertainment, crafting and learning. Age 18+. Programs: July 2 Patriotic Fabric Strip Flags; July 9 Program; July 16 Program; July 25 Family Search Seminar. Crafting: July 11 Canvas bag Painting; July 18 Paperbag Scrapbooks.
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