Daily Press 1984 File Photo Mayor Ernest Thompson, left, and Eddy County Commissioner Johnnie Bowman of Artesia examine equipment in the interior of a new ambulance purchased by the county for use by the Artesia Fire Department. The ambulance, which went into service July 5, cost $27,412 after $5,000 trade-in of a 1975 model. The county financed the purchase in exchange for the city responding to rural ambulance calls. The vehicle was modified to carry extra equipment, including extrication and rescue equipment, on the rural runs.
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 21-27, 1984 Part of…
