Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. HomeNews News Mariachi extravaganza raises funds for local youth By: ADP Staff September 20, 2011 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Related stories News NMSP release additional details on fatal wreck at 26th, Compress The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have released additional... News Commission to hold town hall on proposed Eddy County Complex Eddy County Commission Chair James Bowen opened the April... News Derrick Floor park getting new life as Oil Patch Plaza Twenty years after the creation and dedication of the... Artesia youth Lawrence Perez received a Braille Sense computer and college tuition funds through the efforts of the New Mexico Hispano Entertainers Association and the New Mexico Blind Commission. The NMHEA hosted a benefit concert Saturday at the Artesia High School Auditorium featuring Mariachi artist Antonio Reyna and special guests Mariachi Raices de America and Ballet En Fuego de Frances Lujan. The NMHEA donated proceeds from the concert to Perez for college tuition, and the NMBC donated the Braille Sense, a computer created specifically for the blind. Pictured above are Perez, center, and the performers. At right, Perez joins in with Mariachi Raices de America. (Tyler Green - Daily Press) ADP Staff Join the Artesia Daily Press Newsletter Stay informed with the latest Artesia news and updates, directly in your inbox. Subscribe now! Name First Last Email* Latest stories News NMSP release additional details on fatal wreck at 26th, Compress News Commission to hold town hall on proposed Eddy County Complex News Derrick Floor park getting new life as Oil Patch Plaza Sports Stroud offers inspiration to City of Champions Previous articlePop artNext articleCounty to partner with oil and gas on road maintenance