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George Washington by George W. Bush

As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors and the qualities they embodied. Abraham Lincoln’s resolve, Harry Truman’s decisiveness, Ronald Reagan’s optimism, and others reminded me of the challenges America has faced – and of the values that have helped us overcome them.

Artesia accepts HF-Sinclar donation

A key employer in Artesia is paying to add multiple baseball features to Jaycee Park.

Human trafficking alerts ‘false,’ police say

Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.

Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey seeks top job

He is running to replace Mayor Jonathan Henry, who is not seeking a second term. His opponent in the mayoral race is Terry Todd, a retired law enforcement official.

Artesia voters get to know mayoral candidates

Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday.

Doing Presidents Day differently: Artesia High’s Charles Moreau stands out

Presidents Day was a school holiday and the time off gave 17-year-old Artesia High School student Charles Moreau a perfect opportunity to show his patriotism.

Oil and gas supporters shoot down air pollution bill

Restrictions on air emissions from oil and gas drilling will not become law in New Mexico this year.

Here’s who qualified for statewide races in New Mexico

Two Democrats and four Republicans qualified for the ballot in New Mexico’s June 2 gubernatorial primary.

Artesia Police blotter

Information taken from Artesia Police Department arrest records and crime files. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Joseph Wright seeks District 2 City Council seat

Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to candidates running for Artesia City Council and mayor in the March 3 municipal elections. The newspaper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.

Terry Todd aims to continue public service as mayor

Editor’s note: The Artesia Daily Press has submitted questionnaires to candidates running for Artesia City Council and mayor in the March 3 municipal elections. The newspaper is publishing each of the responses in the order they are received.

Valentines for life

Devyn, 36, and Callie, 35, met in 2005 at a Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament where he was playing with best friends Derek Montoya and Bryan Madrid and she was playing on a team that included her twin sister Cassie.

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