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Landspouts, storms wreak havoc in Hagerman

Fierce winds, thunderstorms, heavy downpours and funnel clouds hit the city of Hagerman on June 26, leaving behind a trail of damaged property and power outages. No injuries were reported, but local officials and residents said Thursday that their community was hit hard, with trees knocked down and structures, including a barn and a residence, destroyed.

Crusty Mac and Cheese

1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1 1/4 cup Cheese Wiz¨ 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Artesia Senior Center Activities

202 W. Chisum Ave.

Sesame Chicken Fingers with Honey Dip

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 3 tablespoons liquid honey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into fingers, 2 inches long by 1/2-inch wide Directions: 1. Honey Dip: In a small bowl, stir together the 1/3 cup mayonnaise, honey and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until well combined.

Activity Schedule

Cost: $30 per child Public performances: June 22 Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 and craft their own pieces. Ages: 8 and up Cost: $35 per student Contact: Artesia Arts Council, 575-746-4212 PAINT PARTIES

New Rec Center set to break ground in October

By AVERY TAYLOR Daily Press Writer Arrangements for the new recreation center in Artesia are underway as the design phase of the project continues. There will be a groundbreaking on October 17, according to Construction Manager agency Scott Taylor.

Racing to return to Ruidoso Downs

RUIDOSO NEWS REPORT Ruidoso Downs Race Track plans to resume horse racing with a four-day weekend starting Independence Day. After floodwaters breached the track’s turn last Saturday, the last two races were canceled.

Jason Allred

Jason Cole Allred, aged 25, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on June 24, 2024. Born on August 22, 1998, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Jason grew up in a loving family and attended Yucca Elementary and Artesia High School before furthering his education at the University of New Mexico.

Assistance Funds

An account has been established at Western Bank under the account number 88806510 for Bullet and Meme Bean, who are both battling cancer. ------------ An account has been established at Western Bank under the account number 89075606 for Deacon Richard Rodriguez of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Rodriguez was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2023 and is undergoing medical treatment not covered by insurance.

The debate and the supreme court

By JOSE GARCIA For over a year, polling has indicated that most voters don’t want Trump or Biden in the White House next year. But just as human-produced CO2 pollutes the atmosphere, the political biosphere —contaminated by bipartisan gerrymandering; campaign finance laws that invite corruption; wacko leaders in Congress; media platforms that profit hugely from the political spectacles they encourage and then cover, and then lament; a Supreme Court that discredits itself more each day as it loses all connection to fair play — has rigged things to make it likely both Trump and Biden will be imposed on a frustrated electorate that desperately wants new blood. In other words, public opinion be damned. The attack on democracy did not begin with Trump or the Supreme Court or the Clintons— they just moved it along. It began with the termites of gerrymandering, campaign finance, and media deregulation half a century ago. Then it moved on to create rigged nominating rules that whisper loudly: public opinion be damned.

County Commission pauses on demolition of Otis Gymnasium

By MIKE SMITH El Rito Media Reporter The old Otis Gym south of Carlsbad will remain standing for now. Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners canceled a bid to tear down the building, which has not had any use for several years.

Letter to the editor

July 1, 2024 To: Artesia Daily Press I am writing this Letter to the Editor of the Artesia Daily Press to honor and compliment Brienne Green. Brienne has been one of the most dedicated and professional workers that I have known.