VOTING SYSTEM CHECK — Eddy County Bureau of Elections would like to inform the public that an “Accuracy Check of the Voting Tabulators” will be conducted for the Primary Election on July 10th at 10:00 am, as set forth in Section 1-14-13.2, NMSA 1978 and 1.10.23.9 NMAC. This Audit will be done at the Voting Machine Warehouse located at 326 S. Canyon Street. For questions please contact the Eddy County Clerk’s Office at (575) 885-3383 or 325 South Main Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico.

—————– ARTESIA YOUTH SOCCER — 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.

—————– LEGO Challenge — Kids can test their LEGO skills with an adventure themed LEGO challenge at Artesia Public Libary. This is a drop in event. Ages 12 & under. July 5 & 19 from 11 a..m. to 2 p.m.

—————– STEM Lab — There will be a different STEM activity each week this summer at Artesia Public Library. This is a drop in event. Ages 12 & under. July 3, 10, 17, 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

—————– SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE — Written in Red Foundation is sponsoring the 5th annual school supply drive from July 1-26. Partnering sponsors are Eddy County United Way and Ocean Bags, LLC. Visit one of these participating businesses to donate: Artesia Police Department, Catalyst Church, Artesia Walmart , Faith Baptist Church, First American Bank, First Baptist Church, Kith & Kin Roasting Company, Western Bank, Artesia Daily Press, Tate Branch Auto Group