The Artesia Chamber of Commerce welcomed a packed house...
Alexandra Mauritsen, a seventh-grader at Artesia (Zia) Intermediate School beat the school’s AR goal that had been held by her cousin, Kirsten Mauritsen, since 2005. Kirsten Mauritsen read 73 books and received 1,270.9 AR points for the school year, while Alexandra Mauritsen read 77 books and received 1,603.8 AR points. For her efforts, Alexandra received the Achievement of Excellence Award. Pictured from left are Linda Barnett, Gambra Green, Alexandra Mauritsen and Carrie Caton. Jackie Foster - Daily Press
