The trial of Alexee Trevizo, accused of smothering her baby in a trash can after giving birth in a hospital emergency room, has been delayed as the prosecution and defense debate the inclusion of crucial evidence before the New Mexico Supreme Court. Police said Trevizo, 20, gave birth to the child in a bathroom at the Artesia General Hospital in January 2023 and put him in a nearby trash can where he died of suffocation.
A groundbreaking for Schlotzsky’s in Artesia was recently held. Construction on the building is moving along smoothly and they are scheduled to have a soft opening mid-to late September, assuming everything goes as planned. Schlotzsky’s is in the hiring process now, so keep an eye out for job postings!
FOOTBALL RESERVED SEATS sales will begin on Monday, August 5, 2024, and will continue through Friday, August 16, 2024. Tickets may be purchased at the Bulldog Pit from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please enter through the West doors. Only reserve seat holders from the previous year will be allowed to purchase their same reserve seats the first two weeks of sales. Beginning on Monday, August 19th, all remaining reserve seat tickets will go on sale to the general public on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be four home games this year.
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.
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.
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.
ARTESIA YOUTH SOCCER -- The Artesia Youth Soccer Association has opened fall registration, and registration will be open through Aug. 2. Divions are U6U15. 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.
Paws & Claws will distribute spay and neuter certificates to Eddy County Residnets only at 9 a.m. Saturday Aug 3, at the Artesia Animal Shelter, 501 Paddy Wagon Way. Saving spots in line is prohibited; One certificate per household. Donations are appreciated.
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.
