STATEWIDE -- The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have reported that their participation in the annual Click It or Ticket campaign May 20 - June 2 was a success. NMSP officers were on the lookout across all roadways in the state for proper seatbelt use among drivers and passengers.
Fathers are not honored in our society as they once were. In fact, in some quarters, it is taught that fathers are not necessary for a child’s well being.
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago June 9-15, 1984 Elephant Butte Irrigation District Officials say they are supporting a battle by the Carlsbad Irrigation District to overturn a state engineer’s decision that would allow irrigation district members to sell water rights outside their district.
Drive down South First Street at 4 a.m. -- when the typically busy portion of U.S. 285 is mostly deserted, save for the occasional semi truck or WIPP shipment -- and you might spot a small food trailer, its lights on and side door open.
YARD OF THE WEEK -- Artesia Clean & Beautiful is sponsoring its Yard of the Week contest now through September. Colorful, attractive, wellgroomed lawns with curb appeal meet the qualifications. To nominate a yard worthy of the title, contact Linda at 575-513-0143 or the AC&B office at 575748-3192. ----------------- TALL PAUL -- All ages are invited to enjoy the magic of Tall Paul from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- TEEN ART -- The Teen Summer Reading Program will hold Teen Art for ages 13-17 from 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Artesia Public Library. Come decorate a sasquatch cookie. All supplies provided. For more information, call the library at 575746-4252. ----------------- CRAFTING FOR ADULTS -- Adults ages 18 and up are invited to create pill bottle emergency kits at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- FATHER’S DAY EVENT -- Fathers are invited to join their kids for a special StoryTime, craft and games from 3-5 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- FILM SCREENING First Church Artesia, 402 W. Grand Ave., will hold a free screening of “Letter to the American Church” at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14. The public is welcome to attend. ----------------- SRP REGISTRATION -- The final day to register for the Artesia Public Library’s children’s, teen and adult Summer Reading Programs will be Saturday, June 15. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- CHASE SCHOLAR COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Chase Scholars will be performing community service for senior citizens June 19-21. Students will be in groups with an adult supervisor and will be available for yard work, cleaning exterior windows, and various odd jobs. Students will not be painting. Si
Join the festivities this weekend as Artesia pays tribute to 100 years of oil and gas production in Eddy County, which began with the success of the Illinois State No. 3 well in 1924.
HEAD START ENROLLMENT -- Head Start is currently enrolling 3- and 4-year-olds for its 2024-25 program year. Children must turn 3 by Sept. 1. To schedule an enrollment appointment, call 575-748-1141. Parents or guardians will be asked to bring the child’s birth certificate and immunization records, verification of income (2023 tax return or SNAP), and a Medicaid or private insurance card. ----------------- ARTESIA HEALTHCARE AND REHAB OPEN HOUSE -- Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center invites the public to an open house from 10:30 a.m. - noon Friday, June 14, at the Center, 1402 W. Gilchrist Ave. Learn about the services provided, tour the facility, meet the staff, and enjoy snacks and beverages in the rose garden. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Helen at 575-308-2076. For more information, call 575-746-6006. ----------------- NORTH EDDY REPUBLICANS -- The North Eddy County Republicans will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in the clubhouse at the Artesia Country Club. All are welcome. Need not be a member of the club to attend. The speaker has yet to be determined. ----------------- SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING -- The Eddy County Commission will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, in Commission Chambers at the Eddy County Administration Complex, 101 W. Greene St., Carlsbad, for the purpose of canvassing the results of the June 4 Primary Election. ----------------- HOSPITAL BOARD -- The Artesia Special Hospital District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. Monday, June 24, in Green Chile Room A at Artesia General Hospital for the purpose of conducting regular business and discussing finances and other matters in an open setting. ----------------- KIDS’ STORYTIME -- Children ages 12 and under are invited to a Summer Reading Program adventure-themed StoryTime and Craft at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- KIDS’ LEGO CHALLENG
The guest speakers at the Friday night sponsors’ dinner for the Permian Basin Celebration, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of oil and gas in Southeast New Mexico, will be Alex Epstein and Hanson Yates.
Friday, June 14 • Dinner at the Artesia Country Club with keynote speaker Alex Epstein and guest speaker Hanson Yates; contact the Chamber of Commerce at 575-746-2744 for ticket information Saturday, June 15 • 9 a.m.: Oilfield Equipment Parade - Parade will start at Bulldog Bowl and proceed east on Main Street to Second Street • 10 a.m. - noon: Derrick Floor Shenanigans - Come enjoy a variety of activities for all ages in Oil Patch Plaza at Sixth and Main streets • 10 a.m.
Updates on construction projects around Artesia were the highlight of the June 11 Artesia City Council meeting. Infrastructure Director Byron Landfair reported work on the previously reported second Mc Donald’s location in front of Wal Mart is getting started. Equipment for the Splash Pad at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex has arrived, and crews are hopefully targeting the Fourth of July for an opening. More likely, Landfair said, it will be later in July.
Artesia Clean & Beautiful will be hosting its 17th Annual eWaste Collection event June 21-22 at the food court at the Eddy County Fairgrounds. We will be accepting all of your office-related equipment, fax machine, copiers, typewriters, CPUs, consumer electronics including DVD and VCR players and video game consoles, radios, telephones and cell phones, server and telecom equipment, cameras, and stereo equipment.
