AGH issues letter to community, announces crisis transition team
Artesia General Hospital has issued an open letter to the cities of Artesia and Carlsbad, urging residents to continue to shelter in place, particularly in light of recent developments in Eddy County.
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City council votes to suspend disconnection of utilities for the next 60 days
The Artesia City Council held a special meeting this evening via teleconference at which a decision on the disconnection of delinquent utility accounts was made.
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APS plans to roll out at-home learning plan by April 6
The Artesia Public Schools are outlining their plan to comply with the State of New Mexico’s order that the remainder of the 2019-20 school year be conducted via at-home learning.
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Turf fields for youth athletes planned at Jaycee Park
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AGH issues additional information regarding COVID-19 death
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Eddy County provides updates on operations
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AGH Emergency Department medical director issues open letter to Artesians
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City of Artesia announces temporary closure of several public facilities
Local News
Eddy County's new positive test case is in Artesia; individual quarantined
ARTESIA — Eddy County has received a second positive test result for COVID-19, according to officials with the New Mexico Department of Health.
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AGH issues statement on local COVID-19 death
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Eddy County 4-H members participated in special day at Roundhouse last month
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Governor announces additional restrictions on mass gatherings, including at restaurants, theaters, etc.
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AGH updates on hospital entry procedures, drive-up COVID-19 testing in Roswell
Crime
Public Record
ARTESIA POLICE DEPARTMENT March 25 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 12:12 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1000 block of West Missouri Avenue in reference to suspicious activity.…
Sports
Big upgrades at Bulldog Bowl
Work was underway today at Bulldog Bowl on the installation of the football stadium's new video board and scoreboard. The video board will replace the…
New Mexico
Wire theft puts Albuquerque street lights out of commission
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Officials in New Mexico’s largest city are warning that copper wiring thefts have put some street lights out of commission, resulting in dangerous conditions for pedestrians and drivers.
National
As outbreaks flatten in places, Japan, India see more cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus infections are spiking in Japan and creating hot spots in India's congested cities just as the U.S. and some of the hardest-hit European countries are considering when to start easing restrictions that have helped curb their outbreaks of the disease.
Business
Dubai allows alcohol home delivery as virus shuts down bars
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Champagne corks no longer pop at Dubai's infamous alcohol-soaked brunches. The blaring flat-screen televisions stand silent in the sheikhdom's sports bars. And the city-state's pubs have shrink-wrapped their now-idle beer taps.
Entertainment
Jim Nantz adjusting to not calling Final Four, Masters
Jim Nantz couldn't figure out why he was getting text messages from friends about the 1986 Masters, unaware it was the first of eight Masters being shown during a second week in April unlike any other.