Investigation into assault ongoing

ARTESIA — The investigation into an assault that resulted in a 26-year-old male being airlifted to Lubbock, Texas, Saturday is still ongoing.
According to the Artesia Police Department, the incident in the early morning hours of Oct. 18 began in the 1900 block of Ray Avenue and moved to a fire hydrant at 14th Street and Centre Avenue before ending at Zia Intermediate School. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.