A celebration of life is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the home of Jeff and Staci Sanders for Fred Lee Sanders of Granbury, Texas.

Richard Anthony “Richie” Granados, 36, was called to his eternal resting place Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He entered this world April 10, 1988, in Artesia, the son of Rebecca Granados.

Donald Michael “Mike” Wolfer, 68, of Artesia went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born Sept.

There’s something truly special about being in the mountains. I personally love all mountains, be they near or far, but I’ll always hold a special place in my heart for the good old Sacramentos.

The New Mexico School for the Deaf has proudly announced that Jose Miranda- Sarabia of Artesia was among its Class of 2024 graduates on Thursday, May 30. .

June 1 Eva Garcia, Berta Moreno, Ruby Perez June 3 Adelle Lynch, Manuel Urias, Ricky Funk, Charles Hampton, Paul Laughlin, Letha Gonzales, Linda Bratcher, Hilda Huerta June 4 Annie Jackson, Charles Brown, Cheryl Martin June 5 Robert Sinclair, Janie Smith, Jesus Serna, Mark Pearson June 6 LaVerne Carlo, Becky Johnson, Maria Ruiz, Celia Olivas, Dee Dee Steed, Yolanda Bonilla, Karen Doncouse, Roberta C. Soto June 7 Yolanda Romo, Lisa Garthwaite, Mike Stegall June 8 Sherman Countryman, Veta Vaughn, Elvira Bryand, Lora Crumrine, Danny Olds June 9 Corrine Torres, Paul Anaya, Joseph Schiel, Christina Chavez June 10 Nadine Weddige, Jess Briggs, Dennis Atherton, Cheryl Jordan June 11 Donald Lawson, Denise Sevcik, Jodie Montoya, Bernabe Cruz June 12 Cecilia Rojas, Antonio Garcia, Patty Baker, Barbara Curl, Danielle Gordy, Pat Valenzuela .

13th Street and Gilchrist Avenue 575-746-6712 June 10-14 Monday Fried chicken, wild rice, carrot and raisin salad, brownie Tuesday Red chile beef and potatoes, refried beans, flour tortilla, pumpkin pie Wednesday Hamburger mac, green beans, Mexicorn, strawberries and cantaloupe Thursday Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cornbread, orange and pineapple salad Friday Chili cheese dogs, potato wedges, broccoli salad, watermelon .

202 W. Chisum Ave.

Yep, it’s a thing! Ingredients: Cake 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground allspice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 6 Tbsp butter, soft 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: To make the applesauce cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

The Artesia Senior Center hosted a series of oil painting classes June 3-7 with instructors Sandra Boulden and Betty Jo Allen. Above, Boulden led the class through the painting of Southwest pots. Below, Allen guided her students through the painting of a windmill with a mountain background.

Name: Marcus Age: 15 His Story: Marcus is an easygoing, respectful young man. He likes to keep to himself but enjoys sports or anything to keep him active. Marcus does well in school and blossoms in advanced classes. He makes friends easily and gets along with peers and staff. Marcus is eager to start afresh and has an open preference for who his forever family will be.

Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago June 2-8, 1984 A total of 72 golfers – some of them brighteyed and bushy-tailed, others not quite so active this early in the morning – get some words of wisdom form Bobby Branch, right, before teeing off in the second round of the Bulldog- Myco Invitational Golf Tournament June 2 at the Artesia Country Club.