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Commission shelves demolition of Happy Valley fire building

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Commission shelves demolition of Happy Valley fire building

By Mike Smith
Carlsbad Current-Argus

Eddy County’s Board of Commissioners tabled a request Tuesday (Sept. 17) to tear down the former Happy Valley fire station. County Fire and Rescue Chief (ECFR) Joshua Mack had asked commissioners to approve demolition of the structure at 4130 West Texas St.

Mack said the building was set for demolition when the new fire station was built across the street.

“It was supposed to be repurposed as an annex (building),” he said.

Mack said the building has “significant issues” and he believes tearing it down and selling the land is an option for the county.

District 1 Commissioner Ernie Carlson suggested selling the building and the property.

“I think the impetus to tear it down is because of its location,” said Eddy County Interim Manager Steve McCutcheon Sr. “When you pull out of the (current) Happy Valley Station, although that road isn’t busy, it blocks the road coming out.”

McCutcheon inspected the building and noted the problems.

“It can be sold as long as those problems are disclosed to the buyer,” he said. “I don’t think tearing it down is essential, I think there is commercial potential to get some value out of it.”

Mack said the building was set for appraisal and he could have an answer for commissioners in October.

The matter was tabled pending the appraisal and further discussion.

Eddy County goes on record opposing state’s EV mandates

Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution opposing state regulations that require new commercial and residential projects to provide electrical infrastructure designed to support electric vehicle charging.

The regulations were adopted in January by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Construction Industries Division.

Commissioners voted 4-0 – Commission Chairman James “Bo” Bowen was absent – in favor of the resolution, which follows passage of similar resolutions by the cities of Carlsbad and Artesia.

District 1 Commissioner Ernie Carlson said the EV rules could impact construction of a new multimillion-dollar administration center and jail south of Carlsbad and could hamper new business development in Carlsbad.

“You’re trying to grow a small community such as us. With more regulation comes less development,” Carlson said. “We need to be more business friendly in this state.”

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

Remembering When New Mexicans Were Wooed By Presidential Candidates

Adrian Hedden
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By: Trip Jennings

By the time you read these words, I will be comfortably lodged in Atlanta, Georgia, a metropolis known for many things — as the cradle of the civil rights movement, the home of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the world’s busiest airport.

It also happens to be the heart of one of a few battleground states being heavily wooed this year by former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

I am not in Georgia to report on the fer- vor with which each side is competing during an election that is one of the strangest in American history: in the space of 10 days this summer, a sitting president dropped out, his competitor was almost assassinated and the sitting vice president jumped in the race, dramatically altering the contest and electoral map.

Nothing so dramatic.

I am attending a journalism conference, with a few days built in to visit my brother and his family an hour east in Athens, home to the University of Georgia and its vaunted football team and mecca for 80s college radio aficionados. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famers R.E.M. are from there.

So, what does Atlanta have to do with New Mexico?

It’s mostly nostalgia.

As a longtime political junkie, I suddenly find myself excited about a few days in a hotly contested state and imagining what life is like for Georgia journalists.

Not so long ago I was one of them — an overworked reporter reading polls and press releases and attending rallies to gain a sense of who might win New Mexico and edge closer to winning the White House.

The year was 2008, and New Mexico was a presidential battleground.

I will never forget the day Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama touched down in Albuquerque for competing rallies. I attended both as a reporter. It was a few weeks before Election Day, but it was clear by the turnout that day who was destined to become the 44th president of the United States.

A Vietnam War hero, McCain, a man comfortable with serious policy discussions and respected by tens of millions of Americans, including me, attracted hun- dreds of supporters at the state fairgrounds.

Obama held his rally later in the day.

Let me start by saying I’ve been to innu- merable political events as a reporter across the country, for both Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives. They have varied in intensity, usually dependent on many factors. The point is, I have logged my time and it usually is an inoculation against easily being impressed. So, when I say the Obama rally felt unlike anything I had ever encountered, I am attempting to convey how electric that night felt. Perhaps it was the tens of thou- sands of people who rushed Johnson Field at the University of New Mexico when officials let the crowds in prior to Obama’s appearance. Or the speakers who preceded Obama, including comedian Georgie Lopez. Or Obama’s own soaring rhetoric which I had observed four years earlier in Boston at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Maybe it was the accumulation of it all.

Whatever, I walked away thinking to myself I would remember the day for the rest of my life.

That’s why I’m excited to be flying into a presidential battleground state, even as a conference goer. I’m certain I won’t get within 10 miles of Kamala Harris or Donald Trump if they choose to touch down in Atlanta for a rally. But one can hope. Once a political junkie, always a political junkie.

It’s mostly nostalgia.

As a longtime political junkie, I suddenly find myself excited about a few days in a hotly contested state and imagining what life is like for Georgia journalists.

Who knows? Maybe Georgia will surprise me. Maybe I’ll come back with stories about the time I saw Trump or Harris’ cavalcade motoring through Atlanta and a jolt of energy passed through me as I felt up close to one of the few rituals in American life that, if all the stars align, just might live up to the word sacred.

Trip Jennings started his career in Georgia at his hometown newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle, before working at newspapers in California, Florida and Connecticut. Since 2005, Trip has covered politics and state government for the Albuquerque Journal, The New Mexico Independent and the Santa Fe New Mexican. He holds a Master’s of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. In 2012, he co-founded New Mexico In Depth, a nonpartisan, nonprofit media outlet.

Bulldogs defeat Anthony-Gadsden on homecoming night

Michael Smith
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Bulldogs defeat Anthony-Gadsden on homecoming night

By Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press

The Artesia Bulldogs overcame homecoming festivities, a brief Gadsden lead and a 45-minute lightning delay toward the end of the game defeating the Panthers 57-34 at Bulldog Bowl Friday night.

With the win Artesia is now 3-2 overall and 2-0 in District 5-2A. The Panthers are 4-1 overall and 1-1 in league play.

Down 20-16 in the second period, the Bulldogs overtook Gadsden at the 9:19 mark as quarterback Izac Cazares threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Trent Egeland. Corbyn Dominguez converted the extra point kick as Artesia led 23-20.

In the final phases of the first half, the Bulldogs outdistanced the Panthers as Egeland caught a seven-yard pass from Cazares with 3:17 left before halftime. Dominguez nailed another extra point kick as Artesia extended the lead 30-20.

For a complete recap of the game along with statistics, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Artesia Daily Press.

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

Artesia celebrates homecoming 2024 with a parade

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Artesia celebrates homecoming 2024 with a parade

Before Friday night’s football game at Bulldog Bowl, the community gathered for the annual homecoming parade Friday afternoon along Main Street.

Pecos Valley Bassmasters individual season champions crowned

Michael Smith
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Pecos Valley Bassmasters individual season champions crowned

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JoAnn Schneider

Adrian Hedden
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JoAnn Schneider

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, September 21, at Midway Baptist Church in Midway, NM for JoAnn Schneider of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mrs. Schneider, 82, died on September 13, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. Lawrence Lowery will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Lake Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary on Friday from 2 to 6 pm. JoAnn was born on September 21, 1941 in Carlsbad, New Mexico; the daughter of Seaburn Locklear and Ethel Murphy Locklear. On December 23, 1960 she was married to Robert Schneider in Carlsbad. She was a seamstress making many of the family’s clothes. She lead a Jazzercise class, enjoyed reading, solving word search puzzles, baking, going dancing with her husband, and most of all she enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Brian Schneider, six sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her husband Robert Schneider; a daughter Sharon Day; a brother Garland Locklear; grandchildren Tiffany Bell, Joshua Day, Keath Schneider, James Donald Hoovan, and Alai Cope; and also by 7 great-granchildren.

Darryl Palmer

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Darryl Palmer

Darryl Douglas (Doug) Palmer of Oregon, passed into the Lord’s arms on September 1, 2024. Doug was born on August 1, 1936, in Montana to parents Tim and Lorraine Palmer. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Doug served in the military (Army), was a forest service lookout spotting fires, and a lineman working several western states. Doug moved to the Lake Arthur community over 40 years ago. Doug arrived in NM to work alongside his brother, Duane, on a farm north of Lake Arthur. The Palmer brothers farmed and trained quarter horses and thoroughbreds. Doug was a hard worker who could build anything he could get his hands on and had a knack for teaching. Doug was always researching to care for one’s health through natural means. Doug was an avid sportsman, but fishing was his favorite. Reading was also a favorite pastime. Doug recently moved to Oregon to be with his daughter and family. Doug leaves behind many friends and family. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Duane Palmer of Lake Arthur and Don Palmer, and great-great nephew, Cy Palmer of Artesia NM. Doug is survived by his daughter Christy (Seth) Cranston and son Craig Palmer. Grandchildren Chelsea (Sean) Garrett, Cody (Juliet) Palmer-Furman and Chloe (Rigo) Ramirez. Great-grandchildren Madison Gardner, Silas Palmer-Furman and Grayson Garrett. Doug is also survived by his sister-in-law Loretta Palmer of Alamogordo, NM. Niece Kelly Seyal (Alex), nephews Matt Palmer (Julie) and Jim (Cecilia) Palmer, along with many friends and family. Good ol’ Uncle Doug, the man with a thunderous laugh!

Annie Joy Jackson

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Annie Joy Jackson

Annie Joy Jackson, 90 years old, passed away September 16, 2024 in Artesia, New Mexico and was surrounded by her loving family. A service will be held for Annie at 10:00 am on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Hermosa Church of Christ. A visitation and viewing will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 2 to 6 pm at Hermosa Church of Christ. Annie was born June 4, 1934 to Lee Roy Fitzgerald and Lucia Vennum Fitzgerald in Plains, Texas. She was born into a Pioneer Ranching Family in Yoakum County. She attended Plains High School and Abilene Christian College. She then married the Love of her Life, JT Jackson on June 9, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico. They shared 72 wonderful years together. Annie was a member of the Hermosa Church of Christ, PEO Chapter J, and several ladies’ Bridge Clubs for over 50 years. She was involved in Abo Elementary PTA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Story League and Red Hat Society. She taught Sunday School at the Hermosa Church of Christ, and loved spending time at their home in Alto, N.M. Annie loved deer hunting and their many trips fishing in Canada and Mexico. Hawaii was one of her favorite places to go on vacation. She loved going to her kids and grandkids ballgames and the many, many cheerleading trips. She loved the many trips with JT to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas for over 30 years where they would meet their friends from Florida and Wyoming. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters and daughter-in-law Roxie Jackson. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of the family home JT Jackson, son Ronnie Jackson, daughters Janis Champion and her husband Richard, Rhonda Rich, and Camille Menefee and husband Milton all of Artesia. Her Grandchildren J.D. Champion and wife Amy, Ladd Jackson and wife Ashley, Landon Jackson and wife Kecia, Ryder Champion, Chanda Huff and husband Taylor, and Jacy Daughenbaugh and husband Luke. 8 great-grandchildren Trott, Bleu and Hutch Jackson, Harleigh, Kambyl and Kessler Jackson, and Truett and Beau Huff. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Good Life Memory Care Center for all of their love and care for Annie.

Artesia boys and girls soccer sweeps Carlsbad

Adrian Hedden
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Artesia boys and girls soccer sweeps Carlsbad

Artesia volleyball comes up short against Hobbs

Adrian Hedden
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Artesia volleyball comes up short against Hobbs
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