-- The Artesia Youth Soccer Association has opened fall registration, and registration will be open through Aug. 2. Divions are U6-U15. Players must be 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2024. Players can register at clubs.bluesombrero.com/ artesiayouthsoccer. Any question can be sent to artesiasoccer@ gmail.com. ----------------- ADULT LIBRARY EVENTS -- The Artesia Public Library is hosting weekly adult programming, focusing on entertainment, crafting and learning. Age 18+. Programs: July 2 Patriotic Fabric Strip Flags; July 9 Program; July 16 Program; July 25 Family Search Seminar. Crafting: July 11 Canvas bag Painting; July 18 Paperbag Scrapbooks.
-- The Artesia Arts Council will host an Intro to Dance “Friendship Fusion” Camp June 26 - July 31. Cost is $60 per student; save 10% if you sign up with a friend by using code FRIENDSHIP at checkout. Ages 4-7 will attend from 10-10:45 a.m. and ages 8 and up from 11-11:45 a.m. Choose from tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary styles. To register, visit www.artesiaartscouncil. com/education.
A large amount of extra revenue awaits Eddy County government based on tax collections for May of 2024, according to the Eddy County Finance Department. The County collected $7.2 million in oil and gas tax revenue collections in May based on business activity conducted by oil and gas operators in February, said Eddy County Finance Director Breanna Shields.
A rainbow shone over Jaycee Park as a drizzle let up just before the start of the game. That may have symbolized good things to come for Artesia Little League as they battled for a spot in the state tournament.
The Artesia juniors little league all-stars won the state tournament, and will now play in the regional tournament. Team manager Donovan Garcia lost his voice in the excitement as Artesia defeated Silver City’s Copper Little League in the championship 18-2.
More than half the oil and gas facilities recently inspected in the Permian Basin were likely in violation of state and federal air pollution rules after a joint operation by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Environmental Protection Agency.
A coalition of mental health groups sided with Republicans in opposing policy proposals by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for a special session the governor called for July 18.
Glenn Ray was born on January 24, 1955 in Artesia, New Mexico to Harrold Glenn and Gladys Joyce Huntsman. Glenn Ray graduated in 1973 from Artesia High School in New Mexico.
Dulces Nombres Nicolas Segura, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully July 3, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Dulces is the epitome of love and kindness, he would go to the ends of the earth to help his family and loved ones. Known for his unwavering work ethic and generosity, Dulces touched many lives with his kindness and dedication to helping others.
13th Street and Gilchrist Avenue 575-746-6712 July 15-19 Monday Pork chops with scalloped potatoes, peas n carrots and strawberries/ peaches Tuesday Beef tacos, lettuce/tomatoes, spanish rice, pinto beans and mandarine oranges Wednesday Baked ham, sweet potatoes, squash w/ tomatose and pineapple upside down cake Thursday Chicken pot pie, broccoli salad, green beans w/ tomatoes and tropical fruit Friday Tuna salad sandwich, carrot raisin salad, pasta salad and cantaloupe 202 W. Chisum Ave.
Fresh Bing Cherry Upside-Down Cake Serves 8 Fruit Layer: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons pineapple juice 1/2 pound (about 2 cups) California Bing cherries, rinsed, pitted and halved 1/4 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2inch chunks (you will need 8-10) Cake: 1/2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1.5 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup whole milk Whipped cream topping (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter or spray with non-stick spray, a 9-inch standard round cake pan.
