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‘Dogs fall short at Carlsbad

Michael Smith
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‘Dogs fall short at Carlsbad

Mike Smith

Artesia Daily Press

msmith@currentargus.com

Hattie Harrison and Jenna Whitmire helped erase a fourth quarter 12-point deficit against the Carlsbad Cavegirls Tuesday night in Carlsbad.

Artesia fell short in the 52-46 loss as Carlsbad’s Abbey Dugan scored 28 points and made some key foul shots late in the game.

The Lady Bulldogs made the Cavegirls work for the win as junior guard Whitmire and senior shooting guard/post player Harrison provided some second-half firepower for an Artesia offense that struggled in the earlier stages of the game.

Artesia head coach Candice Pollard said the Lady Bulldogs made some adjustments at halftime and the change to the game plan helped in the final period.

“It was a huge effort for Jenna and Hattie both,” Pollard said during a phone interview Wednesday morning. “We ended last night with momentum in the third and fourth quarters. If we work hard, we’ll be all right.”

Cavegirls head coach Matt Enloe said Dugan helped Carlsbad in some weak moments Tuesday night.

“She just made plays,” he said. “She opens up other people and it was a good team win.”

The 5-7 Lady Bulldogs host Santa Teresa at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Cavemen power past Bulldogs

Shane Sullivan scored 14 points, including some key baskets in the closing minutes, to spark Carlsbad’s 51-44 victory over the visiting Artesia Bulldogs Tuesday night.

Sullivan was the was driving force for the Cavemen, said head coach John Zumbrun.

“He scores, he’s unselfish and an all-around great kid,” Zumbrun said.

The 6-foot-4 small forward/point guard is a junior who’s been a solid starter for two years and is the team’s best rebounder, Zumbrun said.

“He prepares himself and we kind of expect him to play at the level that he’s been playing. His shooting percentage is over 60 percent. For two years I’ve been blessed to have him,” the coach said.

Carlsbad’s win gave the Cavemen a split in their two-game series with Artesia. The Bulldogs won the first game 64-51 in Artesia on Dec. 20. Carlsbad has won nine of its 12 games this season. Artesia is 7-5.

Zumbrun said bench players gave Carlsbad a boost after 6-1 senior guard Kyran Orgain picked up his third foul in the second quarter. Orgain has been one of the mainstays for the Cavemen this season.

“We went with Maliq Mills and (Tanner) Cornum. Point guard Jacob Chavarria was looking a little tired, so we went with (junior forward) Dryden Preece,” Zumbrun said. “The energy they brought – Cornum had five (points) and Maliq had three (points), they had a ton of steals and got us back in the game. We were down early, and our bench was really the difference in the game.”

Artesia head coach Michael Mondragon, whose Bulldogs led 38-33 at the end of the third quarter, said Carlsbad got hot in the final period.

“We didn’t get the shots we wanted. Carlsbad came out, played well,” he said.

Mondragon said the Bulldogs planned to watch the video replay of the game Wednesday morning, breaking down every aspect of the loss.

Carlsbad limited Artesia guard Charlie Campbell to seven points, well below his season average of 14.3 points per game. Braylon Vega had 13 points and Clay Kincaid had 12 points in the loss.

Mondragon praised Kincaid for his underneath play as Carlsbad did not have anyone tall enough to guard the 6-foot-8 center.

“He was active on the glass and did a great job rebounding,” Mondragon said.

New Mexico GOP ready to protect oil and gas

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New Mexico GOP ready to protect oil and gas

Adrian Hedden
El Rito Media News
achedden@currentargus.com

Republicans in southeast New Mexico said they were preparing to defend the region’s defining oil and gas industry, while batting away Democrat proposals GOP leaders said could derail the state’s main economic driver.

The 2025 Legislative Session opens Jan. 21, running until March 22 at the New Mexico Capitol in Santa Fe. Lawmakers from across the state will convene during the session to propose bills that will first be debated by multiple committees before facing votes on the House and Senate floors.

From there, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will have until April 11 to sign or veto bills. Any bill not acted upon by the deadline will be automatically “pocket vetoed” by the governor.

Ahead of the session’s start, lawmakers had from Jan. 2 to 17 to prefile bills, with several already published by senators and House representatives.

New Mexico Sen. Larry Scott (R-42) represents parts of Eddy, Lea and Chaves counties in the southeast corner of the state – a known Republican stronghold amid the Democrat-controlled Legislature – and said proposals already put forth by the majority party were alarming for their potential impacts on industry.

Oil and gas contributed about $15.2 billion in overall income to New Mexico in 2023, according to a June 2024 report by the Legislative Finance Committee, accounting for almost half of the state’s overall income.

But with that windfall came environmental concerns from Democrats.

House Bill 35, pre-filed by Rep. Debra Sarinana (D-21) of Albuquerque, would establish “children’s health protection zones” throughout the state and require increased monitoring of oil and gas operations in those areas – defined in the bill as any space a mile from the property line of a school.

Scott, an engineer in the oil and gas industry, said the protection zones had no basis in science and that he and fellow GOP members in the House and Senate were ready to push back on such proposals.

“The regulatory environment with respect to oil and gas will be at the forefront of progressive initiatives,” Scott said. “I think we’ll be playing a lot of defense. I think we can make a case that (setbacks) are completely unnecessary.”

Sarinana debated the benefits of her proposal during interim committee meetings held across the state in the months ahead of the session.

HB 35 was one of four bills Sarinana pre-filed to address environmental issues, joining bills to ban new air pollution emissions in areas where ozone, or smog, levels are high; increase state authority to penalize operators that release emissions; and encourage the use of electric school buses by New Mexico public schools.

“We’re looking at the health and welfare of our kids. That’s why we’re doing this. They’re going to school and doing their jobs, and still getting exposed to this,” Sarinana said of the setback language during a Sept. 13 visit to Hobbs for a meeting of the interim Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee, of which she is a member.

Scott questioned whether such legislation would gain enough support, even from Democrats, to pass through the Legislature. Still, he worried that Lujan Grisham’s administration could impose the rule as policy even if the bills fail.

He said this was done before by the governor and her cabinet with a mandate requiring newly built businesses and homes to include electric vehicle charging capabilities and also with regulations enacted by the New Mexico Environment Department in 2022 to mandate more inspections for natural gas leaks at oil facilities and to require car dealerships in New Mexico to sell more electric vehicles.

“I think the current administration has used regulation when they couldn’t get similar policy through the legislative process,” Scott said. “That’s wrong.”

Sen. David Gallegos (R-41), representing Eddy and Lea counties, questioned budget requests by agencies such as the New Mexico Environment Department to hire more full-time employees devoted to oil and gas oversight.

“My fear is they’re going to look into the enforcement side, and write more tickets for oil and gas,” he said. “We don’t want to impact the industry that pays for children’s schools.”

Adrian Hedden can be reached at 575-628-5516, achedden@currentargus.com or @AdrianHedden on the social media platform X.

An Open Door

Michael Smith
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An Open Door

By: Pastor Rick Smith

Jesus told the Philadelphia church, “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” (Revelation 3:8). Every church and every Christian should desire to have an open door set before them. Paul asked the Colossians to pray for him and his team, “…that God may open to us a door for the word…” (Colossians 4:3). Paul was asking prayer for what Jesus gave to the Philadelphia church. For Paul, the Philadelphia church, and us the open door is an opportunity, an opportunity to proclaim the word of the gospel. The primary reason for our being here and now is to finish the task of getting the good news of Jesus Christ into this world.

Jesus knew the works of the Philadelphia church. “I know thy works:…for thou hast a little strength…”. Jesus judges His churches and His people by what they do, whether good or bad. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” (2 Corinthians 5:10). This is not for salvation, but for reward. Jesus already knows His sheep—Jesus knows those that are His Own. The proof that you and I belong to Him is the works that we produce. Jesus says of the Philadelphia church that it had “little strength”. Maybe it was a small struggling church with no outward strength. Or, maybe it was just weak. Looking at that church made you wonder how it could survive. Paul said of himself: “I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Why? Because of Paul’s weakness, his thorn in the flesh, and the grace of God. God told Paul, “My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9). A little strength is not a hindrance to good works.

Jesus, also said, “I know thy works:… and (you have) kept my word…”. They didn’t have just an acquaintance with God’s word, they kept it, they obey it. I have known people that could quote the Bible better than me, but they only had head knowledge. God’s word had not entered into their hearts to be loved and obeyed. They had not fallen into compromise with the world. They didn’t water down the gospel. No, they proclaimed it as clearly as they could. They had it in their hearts. They talked about it with family and others. They made His word a daily part of their lives. They lived out Deuteronomy 6. Read it for yourself and ask yourself if that is how you are keeping His word?

Jesus said, “I know thy works:…(you have) not denied my name.”. The church in Philadelphia still carried the name Christian. They still told others about Jesus. They were not ashamed to mention Jesus to their family, friends, and neighbors. They proclaimed that Jesus is Lord even though it could cost them their lives to do so. They refused to put incense on Caesar’s altar and say “Caesar is lord.”. There was no compromise with their allegiance to Christ. They were willing to die rather than deny Jesus’ name.

Whether we like it our not we are all being examined by our Lord. Jesus looks at all of us and says, “I know thy works…”. We may be able to fool others, but we can’t fool Jesus. He sees us as we are and knows us better than we know ourselves. Some of you may have audited yourself in preparation for this coming year. That’s good, but make sure you do a thorough spiritual examination of yourself. “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” (2 Corinthians 13:5). Are you a true believer, a true Christian? Then pray, “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalms 139:23). Just remember Jesus knows your works. At the end of the letters to the seven churches, Jesus gives an invitation. It is often taken out of context. Jesus is not knocking at the heart’s door of the lost, but He is knocking at the door of the church. Listen to Jesus’ invitation: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20). Will you open the door of your church to Jesus? You may be only one, but you will be rewarded by Jesus’ presence and fellowship.

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 finish strong after slow start

Michael Smith
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Bulldogs finish strong after slow start

Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press
msmith@currentargus.com

Artesia trailed 13-12 in the first quarter but picked up the pace as the game wore on and defeated the Moriarty Pintos 69-32 Jan. 4 at the Bulldog Pit.

“They didn’t have any energy,” Artesia head coach Michael Mondragon said of the Bulldogs’ opening quarter performance.

Saturday’s game was the first of 2025 after the Bulldogs ended 2024 Dec. 28 with a 54-50 win over Farmington to take third place in the Hobbs Holiday Tournament.

The Bulldogs led Moriarty 23-18 halfway through the second period and stretched the lead to 35-18 by halftime. Artesia coasted in the second half, outscoring the Pintos 34-14.

Guard Braylon Vega led the Bulldogs with 20 points and Charlie Campbell scored 15.

Artesia opened the season Dec. 5 with a 65-29 victory over Kirtland Central in the Artesia City of Champions Classic, and Mondragon said the Bulldogs have been improving while compiling a 7-4 record.

As the season moves along, the coach said, the Bulldogs will focus on defense and rebounding.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-308-8734 and can be followed on X @MSmithartesianm.

Basketball war comes to Carlsbad

Michael Smith
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Basketball war comes to Carlsbad

Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press
msmith@currentargus.com

Carlsbad Cavemen head basketball coach John Zumbrun welcomed the month of January with his team set to be home for a while.

Carlsbad’s last home game was Dec. 10 against Gadsden. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Cavemen host in-county rival Artesia at Carlsbad High School.

Carlsbad is 8-3 and Artesia is 7-4 coming into the contest.

During a telephone interview Monday, Zumbrun said the Cavemen were road warriors during December with the Gadsden game the only one on their home court. After two road games in Las Cruces this Friday and Saturday, he said, Carlsbad can look forward to four home games this month, including Tuesday night’s contest against the Bulldogs.

“We’re happy to play in the front of the home crowd,” he said, noting that home games allow coaches, players and fans to develop a different routine from having to travel to out-of-town venues.

Zumbrun said Tuesday’s rematch against Artesia would prove to be a good test for the Cavemen after the Bulldogs took game one, 64-51, Dec. 20 at the Bulldog Pit.

To avoid a sweep, Zumbrun said, the Cavemen need aggressive rebounding against an Artesia squad that has a height advantage.

“They hurt us on the boards last time,” he said.

Zumbrun said Carlsbad held its own in other aspects of the game and rebounding was the main focus of pregame preparations.

“They want to play fast,” he said of the Bulldogs.

Zumbrun said Carlsbad needs to find a way to stop Bulldog guards Braylon Vega and Charlie Campbell.

The 6-foot-2 juniors both scored in double figures against the Cavemen last month – Vega had 18 points and Campbell had 11.

“They’ve got great guard play,” Zumbrun said.

Artesia head coach Michael Mondragon praised the Bulldogs’ defensive effort in the Dec. 20 game in Artesia.

“Carlsbad’s type of thing is if they hit shots they’re hard to beat,” he said. “We’ve got to make sure we put active hands on shooters and make sure we rebound and make sure we dominate the paint. Because that’s one area where we’re a lot bigger than they are.”

At 6-foot-4, Carlsbad’s Shane Sullivan can play either small forward or point guard. Carlsbad’s other forward is 6-2 junior Jonah Moyers.

While Artesia power forward and center Trent Egeland is 6-foot-4, center-power forward Clay Kincaid is 6-8 and forward Steven Williams is 6-5.

“It’s going to be a different game in their gym. We know that. We’ve got to make sure we match their energy and play hard,” Mondragon said.

Girls square off too

At 6 p.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad High School, the Cavegirls look for a sweep against the Lady Bulldogs.

Carlsbad needed an extra period to defeat Artesia 58-49 in the opening game of the rivalry Dec. 20 in Artesia.

The Lady Bulldogs led until the fourth quarter when Carlsbad outscored the home team 25-13. A last-second shot by Cavegirl Abbey Dugan tied the score and forced the overtime period as Carlsbad came away with a victory.

Carlsbad is 11-2 and Artesia is 5-6. The Lady Bulldogs earned a 41-32 victory over Taos Saturday.

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

Harold Herbert Friesner

Katherine Smith
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Harold Herbert Friesner

A funeral service will be held for Harold Herbert Friesner at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church followed by a graveside service at Woodbine Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Steve Cyrus, Jr., Bill Cyrus, Brian Shetterly, Travis Kelsey, Brandon Ortega, and Jerry Ortega Jr. Honorary pallbearers will include Ron Friesner, Mike Shetterly, Steve Cyrus, Jerry Ortega Sr., Lynn Terry, Chris Gomez, Dion Gomez, Marcos Cabezuela, and Jerome Rodriguez .

Mr. Friesner, 92, was born on November 5, 1932, to Floyd and Ethel Friesner in Pocahontas, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 13, 2024 in Roswell, NM.

On June 6, 1953, Harold married his beloved wife, Donna Grill. In 1976, seeking new opportunities, they moved from Williams, Minnesota, to Artesia, where Harold worked in the oil and gas industry, retiring from Anadarko Petroleum Company.

Harold loved spending quality time with his family, enjoying coffee, sharing jokes, and playing cards, especially when he won. To him, nothing was more valuable than the moments spent surrounded by loved ones. He cherished fishing trips and eagerly anticipated watching football, baseball, boxing, and hockey games.

An avid lover of music, Harold found joy in listening to old-time country tunes, often reminiscing with family about the songs that framed his life. He was particularly fond of his dogs, Frisky and Bentley, who brought smiles to his face and companionship to his days.

Harold is preceeded by his wife, Donna Friesner; father and mother, Floyd and Ethel Friesner; father and mother-in-law, Otto and Esther Grill; sister Viola Henderson; brothers Elmer and Cecil Friesner.

Those left to cherish his memory are son, Ronald Friesner; daughters, Debbie Cyrus and Husband Steve, Cindy Shetterly and Husband Mike, Sheila Ortega and Husband Jerry; grandchildren, Steve Cyrus and wife Janell, Bill Cyrus, Shannon Gomez, Lori, Terry and husband, Lynn, Ashley Friesner, Brandi Kelsey and Husband Travis, Brian Shetterly and Wife Eve, Stephanie Rodriguez and husband Jerome, Jerry Ortega Jr. and Rosa Torres, Brandon Ortega and wife Gina; great grandchildren, Avery Cyrus, Roy Cyrus, Chris Gomez and Marivel Valdez, Dion Gomez , Danielle Cabezuela and husband Marcos, Carlie Terry, Nolan, Charlotte and Kai Kelsey, Riley, Marlie, and Teak Shetterly, Josh, Liam, Hunter, and Corbin Rodriguez; great-great grandchildren, Kayson, Kamdyn, Kaidydn, Zoel, Aviana, Aubree, Kenzlee, Maddox, Kallyhan, Emmalyn and Cayten.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice. The family would like to thank everyone for the love and time they shared with our dear Harold.

Wanda Hunt

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Wanda Hunt

During the early morning hours of December 15, 2024, Wanda Jean (Collvins) Hunt passed away peacefully at her home in Artesia, New Mexico, at the age of 89. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wanda will be dearly remembered for her generous soft heart and her playfully tacky stubbornness.

Wanda was born June 24, 1935, in Idabel, Oklahoma, and was raised in Dekalb, Texas, with her 9 siblings. On February 6, 1952, she married John A. Hunt, Jr. in Texarkana, Arkansas. They lived in Lamesa, Texas, before settling down in Artesia, New Mexico, raising 3 children. She and her devoted husband of 65 years raised a family rooted in love and togetherness. Wanda was affectionately known as Nana and Great-Nana, roles she cherished most in life. Her home was always a place of warmth, love, and unforgettable family gatherings.

Wanda is survived by daughters Alfreda (Freda) Kay McGreevey and husband Mark of Denton, Texas, and Terri Beth Hamilton of Artesia, New Mexico; brothers Archie R. Collvins, J. Dale Collvins; sisters Patsy N. Telchik, Ernesteen Collvins, Carolyn C. Everette; Grandchildren Sean Steven McGreevey and wife Lisa of Round Rock, Texas, Freya Jeneane Cargill of Hutto, Texas, Mikael Darrick Gleghorn of Breckenridge, Colorado, and William Jefferson Lee Hamilton of Artesia, New Mexico; Great-Grandchildren Austin Tabler Scott and fiancé Kimberly Young of Cedar Park, Texas, Tristin Skye Cargill of Georgetown, Texas, and Brylie Allison Cargill of Hutto, Texas, and Mira Nova McGreevey of Round Rock, Texas.

Wanda is preceded in death by her husband John A. Hunt, Jr.(1931-2017), son Jeffrey Don Hunt (1956-1984), parents Ernest S. and Mabel L. Collvins, siblings Milton W. Collvins, Virginia L. Pewitt, B. Jo Robinson, and Teresa A. Collvins.

Her family takes comfort knowing Wanda is now with her beloved husband John, her son Jeff, and her loyal Yorkie, Tessa, a joyful reunion filled with love and laughter.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, December 21st at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm till 6:00 pm on Friday, December 20th at Terpening & Son Mortuary.

In honor of Wanda’s generosity, donations may be made to the Assurance Home in Roswell, NM. 

Carolyn Earvelle Schneider

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Carolyn Earvelle Schneider

Carolyn Earvelle Schneider, 81, of Hope, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2024, in her hometown of Artesia, New Mexico where she was born and spent much of her life. A dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Earvelle was known for her warmth, kindness, and deep commitment to her family.

Earvelle worked for many years as a waitress in many of the different towns where the Schneider family lived; she was appreciated by her employers, co-workers, and customers for her friendly nature and work ethic. She touched the lives of many with her generous spirit and willingness to help those around her. Earvelle enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and found joy in the simple pleasures of life.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Benjamin Hanna, her mother, Ora Pearl Hanna nee McCabe, her stepfather, Edgar Curtis “Tom” Briscoe, an older sister, Elizabeth Marlene Head, and a younger brother, Wesley Alan Briscoe.

Earvelle is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Francis Darrell Schneider of Hope, New Mexico, a daughter, Thresa Benson, of Lovington, New Mexico, two sons, Michael Schneider of Lubbock, Texas, and Jesse Schneider and wife Patty of Palm Bay, Florida; four grandchildren, Kristen Gonzalez and husband Jerry of Lovington, New Mexico, Jennifer Martinez and husband Adam of Lovington, New Mexico, Casey Schneider of Melbourne, Florida, and Dillon Schneider and wife Gwyneth of Merritt Island, Florida; six great-grandchildren, Garrett Benson, Bastian Gonzalez, Tristan Gonzalez, Iziah Martinez, Pilot Martinez, Abrahm Martinez, and one great-great-grandchild, Zavier Gonzalez.

She is also survived by her sisters Wilma Privetts and husband Bill of Denver City, Texas, and Lana Powell and husband Kenny, of Brownfield, Texas, as well as her brothers Curtis Briscoe of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Phillip Briscoe of Artesia, New Mexico, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Graveside services were held December 9, 2024 at the Hope Upper Cemetery in Hope, New Mexico. Earvelle’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Richard Zuniga

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Richard Zuniga

Richard Pablo Zuniga, 75, was born on September 1, 1949, in San Angelo, TX, to C.S. and Esperanza Zuniga. He passed away in his sleep on December 16, 2024, at his family home in Artesia.

Richard and his wife Deborah met in Lubbock before relocating to Artesia, New Mexico, in 1985. Richard worked for the Artesia Fire Department until retiring as Deputy Chief in 2008.

Richard is preceded by his father and mother, C. S. and Esperanza Zuniga; father and mother-in-law, Lionel and Mary Deloach; brother Henry; and sisters Lola and Romona.

Richard is survived by his wife, Deborah; daughters Sandra and husband Mark; Jennifer and husband Jeff; sons David and wife Regina; Ryan and fiancé Jennifer; and Jarod and wife Tejay; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday, December 21st, at Hermosa Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to Hermosa Church of Christ, Artesia, NM, in Richard’s name. The family would like to thank all of the friends and family who have provided support and well wishes during this difficult time.

Jimmy Sanders

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Jimmy Sanders

Jimmy Sanders, 67, died on December 24, 2024 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Jimmy was born on September 8, 1957 in Iraan, Texas; the son of Alfred Sanders and Sandra Cowen Sanders.

He was preceded in death by A son Dru Sanders and his parents.

Survivors include his wife Monti Sanders; a daughter Makinzie Sanders; son in law Kyle Goodner ; daughter-in-law Bonnie Sanders; brothers Floyd Sanders (Kristin Sanders), Louis Sanders (Nichole Sanders), Walt Sanders (Destiny Sanders) and Robbie Sanders (Schalicia Sanders) ; Step mother Angel Sanders; Step father Lonnie Dawson and also by grandchildren Emma Sanders, Hanna Sanders, Jayci Sanders, Kaizlee Goodner, and Kylan Goodner, along with numerous nieces, nephews.

Jimmy enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Watching horse racing in Ruidoso downs , and Dallas Cowboys football, he was always up for a good time.

A come and go gathering is scheduled from 11 am to 12:30 pm Saturday, December 28, at Terpening & Son Mortuary Artesia, New Mexico.

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