ALAMOGORDO -- The U.S. Forest Service has announced Thursday,...
From left, Joy Barr of Hotel Artesia, Nancy Jorren of the Trailblazers, Debbie Brown of the Chamber of Commerce, Vickie Grousnick and David Grousnick, Trailblazers president, Kelcey McCaleb of the chamber, Susie McCaw, new Trailblazers president, and Jess Holmes, of the Trailblazers Steering Committee, look on as Mayor Phillip Burch signs a proclamation Thursday afternoon declaring June 2013 as Smokin’ on the Pecos Month in honor of the upcoming Tate Branch Auto Group Smokin’ on the Pecos State BBQ Championship, set for June 28-29 at the Eddy County Fairgrounds. The proclamation encourages all residents of Artesia and the surrounding areas to support the event and come out and enjoy the many activities. Grace Miller – Daily Press
