Artesia Desk & Derrick Club members, from left, Nancy Elrod, Andrea Wenner, Courtney Patrom, Nancy Franco, Pat Wood and Lupe Herrera look on Wednesday as Mayor Phillip Burch declares the month of March 2015 as Desk & Derrick Awareness Month in Artesia. According to the proclamation, the purpose of the Association of Desk & Derrick Clubs is to promote the education and professional development of individuals employed in or affiliated with the petroleum, energy and allied industries. The mission statement of Desk & Derrick is “To enhance and foster a positive image to the global community by promoting the contribution of the petroleum, energy and allied industries through education by using all resources available.” The Artesia Desk & Derrick Club which was founded in 1956 and awards scholarships to local students pursuing studies in the petroleum fields. Ben Theobald – Daily Press
