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The Hope of Glory

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The Hope of Glory

By: Pastor Rick Smith

“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory…”.(Colossians 1:27).

Focus your attention of these seven words: “Christ in you, the hope of glory”. What is the hope of glory? The answer is simple. Christ in you, is the hope of glory. Jesus is the Lord of glory. Jesus came from the Father above so save sinners. When Jesus was in heaven with the Father He shared the full glory of His Father. God’s glory is such that He told Moses that no man could see Him and live (Exodus 33:20). When Jesus came He veiled His glory and emptied Himself to take on the form of a servant (Philippians 2:6-8). His purpose in this was to die on the cross as the Lamb of God to save the lost (Luke 19:10).

I want you to consider the phrase “the hope of glory”. If you are a Christian, then you have Jesus in your soul. You may have prayed a prayer inviting Jesus into your life or just repented and believed in Him. It doesn’t matter really. What matters is you put your trust in Jesus as your Savior and Lord. Read Romans 10:9-10 and you will see that if you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, then you are saved. It is my observation in the gospels that more often than not it was Jesus that invited Himself to come into the life of the sinner. Consider Zacchaeus, who was up a tree, Jesus said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” (Luke 19:1-10). When you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, He saved you and came into your life. Jesus saved you from hell and for heaven, but also much more. The hope of glory is Christ in you.

The hope of glory is Christ in you to conquer sin in you. You can have no victory over sin by trying not to sin. You have to surrender to Jesus and He will crush sin in you. Why don’t you have victory over that sin that overcomes you again and again? It is because you are trying to do in the flesh what Christ alone can do. Is Jesus the Lord of your life as well as its Savior? Our victory over sin is not in our selves, but in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus is never far from us, because He lives in us as Christians. How can we continue in sin in our body when Christ is in us. Jesus told His disciples, “At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.” (John 14:20).

How does Jesus dwell in us? By His Holy Spirit. “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8:9). The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Christ and God cannot be divided. Christ dwells in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:16-17). “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16). There are two reasons that we do not have victory over sin. One, we don’t have Christ – Christ is not in us. Two, we aren’t walking, living by the Spirit, but by the flesh. This is Satan’s trick to keep us from living gloriously in Christ. Satan can defeat us when we depend on our own strength, on the flesh, instead of Jesus Christ. We walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Are you in Christ? Is Christ in you? Jesus is the Lord of glory! To have the hope of glory (victory over sin and eternal life in heaven) you must possess Jesus. The mystery of the gospel is that Christ comes to live in the believer. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and He will come and live in you forever.

If you have any questions, we invite you to visit with us this Sunday. Worship at 10:50 A.M. We are located at 711 West Washington Ave. Check our sermon videos on YouTube @ricksmith2541. Send comments and prayer requests to prayerlinecmbc@gmail.com.

Rick Smith is the Pastor at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Artesia.

Bulldogs ready for round two of district

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Bulldogs ready for round two of district

Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press
msmith@currentargus.com

Artesia’s basketball Bulldogs are undefeated in District 4-4A and head coach Michael Mondragon was happy with the way the team competed during the first half of league play.

Heading into part two of the district season against Lovington at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bulldog Pit, Mondragon knows the Bulldogs cannot relax – Lovington, Goddard and Portales are tied for second in the district standings and itching to hand the Bulldogs their first defeat of the season.

“We’ve yet to put four good quarters of basketball together, we’re working towards that,” the coach said during a telephone interview Tuesday as the Bulldogs took a break from the district race.

As the team prepares for final stretch of the regular season, Mondragon is looking for consistency with hopes of sweeping the competition just as Artesia did during part one.

“We haven’t put four consistent quarters of basketball together yet,” he said. “That’s what we need to do. Obviously, there’s the game plan; obviously there’s the execution; obviously, there’s the understanding of your opponent. We just want to focus on us, focus on what we can control and getting better at it.”

The Bulldogs have been guided this season by junior guards Charlie Campbell and Braylon Vega. Clay Kincaid, a 6-foot-8 junior center/power forward, provides punch underneath the basket.

“All three … are doing what we ask them to do, hitting big shots,” Mondragon said. “They’re getting their teammates the ball and giving them opportunities to score and that’s what you want.”

During the Jan. 31 district opener at Lovington, Campbell scored 27 points, Kincaid had 13 and Vega had 7 en route to a 59-46 win.

At home against Portales on Feb. 4, Vega had 20 points, Campbell had 16 and Kincaid tossed in 9 as the Bulldogs took care of the Rams 74-48.

Artesia ended the first half of district play with a 67-48 win over Goddard on Feb. 7 as Vega led all scorers with 22 points.

Mondragon said Artesia’s bench has played a key role in the team’s district success along with Campbell, Vega and Kincaid.

“We’re not a one- or two-man team,” he said. “We’re a true testament to a team. In the first part of district, different guys have stepped up for us … it’s going to take the whole team,” he said.

Friday’s contest is the last home game of the season. The Bulldogs travel to Portales Feb. 18 and on Feb. 21 Artesia’s district season wraps up in Roswell against Goddard.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-308-8734 or email at msmith@currentargus.com.

Bulldog football standouts commit to state colleges

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Bulldog football standouts commit to state colleges

Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press
msmith@currentargus.com

Artesia High School football standout Grant Johnson took a big step toward the future Feb. 6 when he signed a national letter of intent to play for New Mexico Highlands University next fall.

“I’m excited and ready to take on the challenge in my life and move on with my career,” he said with teammates, coaches, teachers and administrators watching at the Bulldog Bowl as the 6-foot, 205-pound outside linebacker committed to continuing his education and football career in Las Vegas, New Mexico,

“The town of Las Vegas really surprised me when I took a visit there and the coaches, too,” Johnson said. “They really seem genuine and they really believe in their culture there.”

The 17-year-old senior plans to major in business and wants to be a business developer once he graduates from college.

Johnson’s play progressed from his sophomore year to his senior year. As a newcomer he played in nine games and had 16 total tackles with two tackles for loss.

This past season he played in 12 games, recorded 81 total tackles (16 for loss) and had two sacks.

Johnson said his greatest memory playing in a Bulldog uniform was winning back-to-back 5A football titles in 2023 and 2022.

“My sophomore and junior (years) winning those state championships, is a great memory and it’s something that doesn’t come easily because you feel like you earned it,” he said.

Artesia head coach Jeremy Maupin said coaching Johnson for three seasons was “a blessing.”

“Grant, thank you for all you’ve done with Artesia football,” he said before Johnson signed his letter.

This fall he will play for a New Mexico Highlands Cowboys squad that finished 2-9 overall and 2-7 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Defensively, the Cowboys gave up 485 points, 3.031 yards rushing and 2,380 yards passing.

Grant’s mother, Melissa Johnson, said football has been part of her son’s DNA since he was little.

“He would go out in the backyard and play and do plays on his own for hours. It’s neat to see his hard work pay off,” she said.

Melissa said he’ll miss Friday nights watching Grant play at the Bulldog Bowl.

“It’s bittersweet. You raise them to watch them fly and now I get to watch him fly,” she said.

Grantham signs with Eastern

Another Artesia defensive standout, Kaden Grantham, signed a letter of intent Feb. 10 to play for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds in Portales.

Grantham, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound defensive lineman, played in 13 games for the Bulldogs in 2024 and accounted for 65 total tackles, 9 for loss. He also recorded five sacks and intercepted a pass.

In a video announcing the signing, Greyhounds head coach Kelly Lee said Grantham could play next fall as a first-year student in Portales.

“He’s been a three-year starter down in Artesia,” Lee said. “He’s got a lot of speed – we’ve timed him in the 40 (yard dash). He’s a 4.6 guy on the D-line. We think he could come in and be a pass rusher.”

Grantham will play for a Greyhounds squad that was 3-8 overall last season and 1-8 in the Lone Star Conference.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-308-8734 or email at msmith@currentargus.com.

What is Good Public Policy

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What is Good Public Policy

By State Senator Jim Townsend

 

Good Public Policy occurs when you deploy law through Legislation to the people to govern themselves and their families as they so desire, providing a safe community, fair laws and the opportunity to thrive to the best of your ability.

That is where this country started and why it started. Our ancestors desired the freedom to worship freely, to be governed by elected representatives, and to prevent taxation without representation. In order for that to occur, they participated actively in there representation.

Today, in the New Mexico Legislature, several measures are progressing through the Legislature that is, in my opinion, not good public policy.

Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 48 and Senate Bill 49 are not measures that better my constituents.  It will reduce jobs in the energy sector, they will increase the cost of living for my constituents and they will definitely incur higher taxes going forward.  All three of these measures are sponsored by Senator Mimi Stewart.

Senate Bill 4 is a direct attack on the Oil and Gas Industry. It is a Bill that supports only special interests groups that oppose fossil fuels. It will hurt my constituents and the company’s that employ them. It enshrines in statue the “Green New Deal”. Vague and poorly defined  statues grant authority to agencies to politically promulgate rules and they easily overstep their jurisdiction and authority, that is exactly what this Bill does.  Politically motivated rules and regulations are poor public policy regardless of which political party happens to be in control. The People as a whole should be considered not Special Interest groups.

Senate Bill 48 is exactly the same type measure, it is entitled “Community Benefit Fund”, but I promise you it is no benefit to my community. It reduces combustion engine vehicles, transition’s public transportation to electric, spends $340,000,000 annually on issues directly attacking the oil  and gas industry. Requires $100,000,000 annually to build additional power lines causes by the unstable renewable generation, a much hidden cost, and how could I forget $50,000,000 for charging stations and electric bicycles. (Boy we need them to get to work in the oilfields, or to check our cattle in pastures). The Audubon Society, The Animal Protection Voters, the NM Sierra Club and The Defenders of Wildlife are the type of special interest groups that support this legislation.

Public Policy should be good for all of the public. What Senator Stewarts Bills do is attack our way of life and our industry’s that employ thousands of people. I’m sure the Sierra Club employees some New Mexicans, but a pittance of what oil and gas does.

During the last general election, the people of America decided enough of the garbage. They wanted real representation and they spoke up and voted.  What I am asking you to do is exactly that, speak up NOW.  Call Senator Stewart and tell her NO. Protect your jobs and your children’s future. Enough is enough. It is time New Mexicans stand for their rights and their way of life.  It might not be the type of life that Senator Stewart desires for herself but she has no right to destroy ours. If Senator Stewart wants to deploy her Capital Outlay for electric bicycles in Albuquerque she has every right to do that but as I taxpayer I would prefer my taxes to be deployed to protect and facilitate more jobs for my constituents. Her Bills, SB4, 48 and 49 attack and kills jobs for my constituents and I am strongly opposed.

Jim Townsend, from Artesia, is a New Mexico State Senator representing District 34.

Bill to cut oil and gas emissions approved by lawmakers

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Bill to cut oil and gas emissions approved by lawmakers

Adrian Hedden
El Rito Media
achedden@currentargus.com

Oil companies in New Mexico could be required to capture more gas produced during drilling operations, should a bill approved by a House committee Tuesday become law.

House Bill 258 would codify into law a policy enacted in 2021 by the Oil Conservation Division, the state’s main oil and gas compliance agency, that required operators to capture 98% of natural gas produced at well sites by the end of 2026.

It was granted a “do pass” recommendation by the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee on a 7-4 vote. The bill must get approval from another House committee before facing a vote by the full chamber and proceeding to the Senate for a similar process.

New Mexico’s oil wells often draw natural gas, known as “associated gas,” to the surface with crude oil. This gas, high in methane, can either be captured and sold for energy, released into the air via venting, or burned during the flaring process. Associated gas can also increase the pressure of the well, so some emissions are necessary for safety.

State agencies, acting under a 2019 executive order signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, took steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, which led to the conservation division’s policy on capturing natural gas.

That agency’s rule was followed by one enacted by the New Mexico Environment Department in 2022 to increase leak detection, repairs and reporting requirements for operators.

But both are state rules that could be rescinded by a future administration. If HB 258 is passed, the division’s requirement will become a New Mexico state law, meaning it could only be undone through another bill approved by the Legislature.

Sponsor Rep. Matthew McQueen (D-50) of Santa Fe, who also serves as the committee’s chair, said ahead of the vote on HB 258 that the rules should be statutory requirements to ensure future oil and gas operations do not unduly pollute the state’s air.

Ashley Wagner of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association said the industry was already taking steps to reduce emissions and move toward meeting the 98% gas-capture requirement. She said 88% of operators had already reached the mark and saw “significant” reductions in venting and flaring. Flaring is the process of burning excess natural gas when an operator lacks the capacity to store or transport the gas or must eliminate it from the system to depressurize a well.

“The bill is unnecessary,” Wagner said. “Operators are paying more attention to infrastructure and takeaway. Overregulation creates a potential for lost production in New Mexico.”

Travis Kellerman, senior climate policy advisor to Lujan Grisham, said the 98% rule has already proved successful in causing energy companies to increase investments in gas-capture technology and limiting impact on the environment. He said making the rule a law would ensure the benefits continue in the future.

“This return on investment by operators has been seen already and we hope to codify this rule,” Kellerman said. “This is an important priority for the governor and the state.”

Rep. Rod Montoya (R-1) of Farmington argued that by tightening regulations on the oil and gas industries, New Mexico officials could dissuade companies from producing oil and gas in the state.

Like other opponents of the bill, Montoya pointed to the 88% compliance rate with the rule already in place, saying that showed the industry was working to comply without making the requirement state law.

“The goal posts get moved constantly. Regulatory certainty, which all businesses need to have, just continues to be removed,” Montoya said. “The rule we have in place is working.”

Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez (R-62) of Hobbs echoed concerns that more requirements could mean less oil and gas production, which she argued generates almost half of the state’s budget.

“If we keep moving the goalposts, they might just pack up and leave. We better pray they don’t, because they bring almost 50% of the state’s revenue,” she said before voting against the bill.

Bill aims to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in oil and gas

Another Democrat-led bill was introduced this week to force oil and gas companies to report the contents of fluids used in hydraulic fracturing, currently protected as trade secrets, to root out the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.

The industrial byproducts, nicknamed ‘forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment, have been linked to various cancers and other health impacts to wildlife and to humans, including high cholesterol and low birth weights.

While environmental groups worried the chemicals could be used in oil and gas drilling operations, industry officials denied their presence.

Rep. Andrea Romero (D-46) of Santa Fe sided with the environmentalists in introducing House Bill 222, which will go before the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Saturday, Feb. 15.

New Mexico law requires oil companies to disclose many of the chemicals used in drilling but contains exemptions for some chemicals labeled by operators as proprietary.

HB222 would not only ban PFAS in oil and gas operations but also remove the “trade secret” exemptions that Romero said can allow the chemicals to go unreported.

“This bill helps protect New Mexico’s water and especially frontline communities in light of frequent spills and other potential oilfield exposures by prohibiting the use of PFAS and any undisclosed chemical in all downhole operations,” Romero said.

Warm temperatures close ski areas early

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Warm temperatures close ski areas early

Mike Smith
El Rito Media
msmith@currentargus.com

Above normal temperatures and lack of snow prompted closure of two New Mexico ski areas in the past week.

Sandia Peak near Albuquerque closed Feb. 4 and Ski Cloudcroft closed Feb. 11. More information about Sandia Peak can be found online at www.sandia.ski. For updates on conditions and closings at Ski Cloudcroft, call 575-682-2333 or email: info@skicloudcroft.com

Andrew Mangham, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, said snowfall across New Mexico has been abysmal.

He said Snotel sites, remote weather stations in the mountains that collect snowpack and climate data, noted historical lows based on 30-year data.

“The range of snow is 0% of normal in the southwest (New Mexico) to as high as 46% along the Canadian River,” Mangham said. “The ski resorts have not had much in snow.”

Christy Germscheid, executive director of Ski New Mexico, remains hopeful for New Mexico’s ski areas but foresees no immediate improvement.

“There’s a little snowfall in the north on the horizon for this week,” she said, adding that Angel Fire “got a dusting but no big accumulation” Feb. 10.

Mangham said snow was possible this weekend in New Mexico’s mountain areas above 8,000 feet.

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center promised no significant relief, according to the Feb. 18-24 long-range outlook.

Temperatures across New Mexico’s ski areas were expected to be near or above normal and precipitation was forecast to near or below normal.

Here are reported skiing conditions as of Tuesday, Feb. 11:
(Information provided by Ski New Mexico)

Angel Fire had a base depth of 25 inches with 46 of 86 trails open and 7 of 7 lifts open.

Pajarito Mountain had a base depth of 10 inches with 28 of 53 trails open and 3 of 6 lifts open.

Red River had a base depth of 24 inches with 45 of 64 trails open and 7 of 7 lifts open.

Sipapu Ski Area had a base depth of 18 inches with 13 of 44 trails open and 4 of 6 lifts open.

Ski Apache had a base depth of 10 inches with 2 of 55 trails open and 2 of 8 lifts open.

Ski Santa Fe had a base depth of 34 inches with 79 of 90 trails open and 6 of 7 lifts open.

Taos Ski Valley had a base depth of 27 inches with 64 of 120 trails open and 12 of 13 lifts open.

Snow conditions could change after report is compiled.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-308-8734 or via email at msmith@currentargus.com.

The New Progressive Playbook: Making Their Own Constituents the Boogeyman

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The New Progressive Playbook: Making Their Own Constituents the Boogeyman

By Senator Crystal Brantley

Progressives in New Mexico have always been off the mark when it comes to solving our crime crisis in New Mexico.

In the last decade there has been a trend in the majority party of the Legislature; to do everything short of keeping the worst repeat offenders off of our streets and in prison. Call it social justice, call it rehabilitation advocacy, call it whatever you’d like—the truth of the matter is we have yet to act decisively. There is a chance to change that, but here we are discussing another misdirected campaign that does anything but make New Mexicans safer. Myself, Nick Paul, and Ant Thornton—the Republicans of the Senate Judiciary Committee—are working hard to make sure the priorities of our committee are kept fixed on upholding the constitution and the rule of law.

Senate Bill 279, known colloquially as the ‘GOSAFE ACT,’ is set to be heard before our committee in the coming days. Clocking in at 20 pages long, the elaborate bill squirms and writhes to be anything but what it is: a blatantly unconstitutional measure that targets at least half of all New Mexicans.

As members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, are asked to evaluate this bill dutifully and thoroughly on the merits of the text itself. Our members and our team of legal experts analyze the impact of each clause, each line, and each word of the bill as it will be adjudicated before a court of law. There is no way to read this bill as anything short of a blatantly unconstitutional proposal.

You might be tempted to say, it’s an anti-gun bill, of course, the Republicans are going to oppose it. I encourage each of you to take some time, to visit the New Mexico Legislature website and read the bill.

You don’t have to be a fan of Justice Clarence Thomas or the “historical tradition” test outlined in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen case to see this is an unconstitutional measure.

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution reads:

“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

The New Mexico Constitution Article II, Section 6 reads:

“No law shall abridge the right of the citizen to keep and bear arms for security and defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use and for other lawful purposes…”

Against that backdrop, without even mentioning the mountains of case law and court precedent, let’s consider what this bill proposes: creating a statewide gun registry; creating a list of all gun owners who possess firearms in said registry; turning the New Mexico Attorney General’s office (whose mission is to uphold the law and the constitution) into an enforcer of this unconstitutional mandate; and turns anyone who does not comply into felons.

My big question is…did anyone ask the criminals if they plan to comply?

Senator Crystal Brantley serves as the New Mexico State Senator for District 35 (Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra & Socorro). She also serves as Ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Tito Aguirre

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Tito Aguirre

Tito Meza Aguirre closed his eyes in peaceful rest on February 8, 2025. His life is set to be memorialized by family and friends on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. There will be a viewing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Terpening & Son.

Pallbearers are: Myka Aguirre, Tito Aguirre Jr, Lino Aguirre, Hugo Aguirre, Inez Aguirre, Saul Aguirre, Aaron Aguirre and Jonathan Perez.

Honorary Pall bearers are: Martin Losoya, Gail Lamb, Luis Hernandez, Socorro Medrano, Raymond Gabaldon, Joshua Wooten, Brett Barrett, Luis Aguirre, Rene Aguirre and Caleb Martin.

Tito was born to Leopoldo and Ophelia (Meza) Aguirre on July 2,1963 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He grew up in Mexico and proudly served in the Mexican Army as part of the drug task force. He and his family moved to Artesia, NM where he met his greatest love of all, the girl next door. Before his father-in- law could build a fence, he married Laura Losoya on June 28,1986. No greater treasure could he have found. Born with the privilege to call him Dad are Abel Aguirre, Lino Aguirre, Tito Aguirre Jr., Myka Aguirre and Alex Aguirre.

Because Tito understood the struggles of life, not a needy soul crossed his path without finding his outstretched helping hand. He gave generously of himself to anyone in need. He could help you for a day but he would much rather aimed to help you in life. He provided many with experiences and opportunities that would not have existed otherwise. To know Tito meant you had a ’Tito“ story to tell.

Above all else, Tito’s greatest accomplishment in life was his family. He didn’t require much to enjoy life to the fullest. It was the simple things like gardening, hunting, fishing, donkey bbqs (if you know, you know), pulling pranks on loved ones or a simple conversation over a cup of coffee. Nothing filled his softened heart more than being Popo.

Preceding Tito in death are his parents, sister Dina Aguirre and his precious baby boy.

Left to honor his memory are wife Laura Aguirre; Sons: Abel Aguirre, Lino Aguirre, Tito Aguirre Jr. (Bernadette), Myka Aguirre (Carlie Welch) and Alex Aguirre; Brothers: Luis Aguirre (Mary), Hugo Aguirre, Saul Aguirre, Inez Aguirre (Victoria); Sisters: Dora Bravo (Marty) and Lila Quintana (Felix); grandchildren: Bailey Rutherford, Aaron Aguirre, Keyanna Aguirre, Laura Aguirre, Diamond Aguirre, J’dyn Aguirre, Janessa Gonzales, Maravi Aguirre, Xavier Aguirre, Zondra Aguirre, Mason, Faith Aguirre, Inez Aguirre, Fatima Aguirre, Aubrey Gabaldon; great grandchildren: Mekiella Aguirre, Meziah Aguirre, Marelly Ann Aguirre, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert Walls

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Robert Walls

Robert Arthur (RA) Walls passed away on February 4, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico, at the age of 78.

RA was born on December 25, 1946, in Kermit, Texas, to William Arthur Doc and Allie Faye Walls. He grew up in Jal, New Mexico, and graduated from Jal High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation, he became a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. He then attended ENMU, graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science. RA worked for several years as field engineer for Schlumberger doing wireline logging. In 1984, he met his wife, Gayle, and they were married on February 28, 1985. They moved to Artesia in 1987, where they made their home until his passing.

RA had many hobbies throughout his life. He was an avid amateur radio operator, building antennas and making contacts around the world, including the International Space Station. He enjoyed hunting and fishing from a young age and often shared funny stories about the adventures he had during those trips. He also loved gardening and relished the fruits and vegetables he and Gayle canned. Later in life, he developed a keen interest in ancestry and dedicated much time to discovering his family roots.

RA was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nelda (Walls) Shipman, half-brothers John William Walls and Carldean Walls, and their wives. Also his sister-in-laws Lynda Walls and Beth Goad.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gayle (Shockey) Walls; his son, William S. Walls; and his stepson, Jamin D Gerdes. He is also survived by his brothers, Gayland Walls and Roy Walls, sister-in-law Teresa Hartnett and husband Kieth, and brother-in-law Gary Goad along with several nephews, cousins, and two step-grandchildren, Jordan and Josiah Gerdes.

Memorial gifts can be made to Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, NM or your favorite charity.

A memorial service will be held at Terpening and Son Mortuary on February 25, 2025, at 10 AM. At a later date, his final resting place will be at Cooper Cemetery in Jal, New Mexico.

ANGELA “ANGEL” WADE

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ANGELA “ANGEL” WADE

Angela “Angel” Wade 81, died on February 4, 2025 at her home in Artesia surrounded by family.
Angel was born in Abernathy, Texas to Leonard “Slim” Brooks and Evelyn Lorraine King Brooks. The family moved to Los Lunas, NM when she was 3 years of age. Angel Graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1961. After graduation she went to work at KRZY radio as “Pete the Weather Girl” a nickname that stayed with her for the rest of her life. On February 29, 1964, she met the love of her life Michael D. Wade at a KRZY sponsored dance. Six weeks later on April 11, 1964, they were married and enjoyed nearly 61 years together.

Among her many talents, Angel was an avid bowler, participating in the sport for over 7 decades, a voracious reader, an accomplished seamstress and a master quilter. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Darrel and her parents.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her husband Michael, son Terrill and wife Lisa, son Austin and wife Antonia, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and her brother Lafayette Brooks and wife Donna.
No services are scheduled at this time for Angel.

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