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June 3rd, 2009

  • Bernanke: start work now to curb budget deficit

    WASHINGTON (AP)Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today urged Congress and the administration to cut record-high budget deficits, warning that they could erode investor confidence and endanger the economy’s long-term health. Bernanke’s comments came as concerns grow at home and overseas about the United States’ mounting red ink. “Even as we take steps to ... more »

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  • Public Record June 3

    ARTESIA POLICE DEPARTMENT June 3 ARRESTS 1:04 a.m. — Joe Manuel Salinas, 28, of Artesia, arrested at Wal-Mart and charged with failure to pay fines. Posted $78 cash bond and was released. MISSING 10:29 a.m. — Officer dispatched to the APD lobby in reference to a walk-in report of a missing adult. STOLEN VEHICLE 1:34 p.m. — Officer ... more »

  • Boy donates birthday money to Artesia Drug and Crime Coalition

    Submitted photo ARTESIAWestin Burns celebrated his 9th birthday with a party at Jaycee Park last Sunday. In lieu of gifts, he asked that attendees make a contribution to the Artesia Drug and Crime Coalition. This great heart of generosity comes from a 9-year-old boy whose birthday donations totaled $155, said Susie Taylor, manager of the Artesia Drug ... more »

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  • Celebration!

    Submitted photo Students of Roselawn Elementary School celebrated the end of the school year with a summer splash on the Roselawn playgroud Thursday afternoon. Pictured, a group of students play in a shower of water as memebers from the Riverside Volunteer Fire Department hose them down. In order to participate in the ... more »

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  • Drink tax widely opposed

    WASHINGTON (AP)A push for new taxes on soda, beer and wine to help pay for Americans’ health care is stirring up more than just the beverage industry. Advertisers, corn refiners – even addiction treatment centers – have mobilized their lobbyists, reflecting how a tax increase for a handful of popular products can ... more »

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  • Top reader

    Submitted photo Lino Lucero was Roselawn’s top reader for the school year. Lucero earned a total of 322 accelerated reading points during the school year. Lucero’s reading list included books from the Harry Potter series as well as Dragon Wings and Dragon Rider. Lucero was rewarded by having the opportunity to be ... more »

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  • Rules for splash pad announced

    By: STACI GUYDaily Press Staff WriterNow that the splash pad at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Complex is open, Luis Reyes, recreation department supervisor, and his staff want to make the public aware of some important rules and regulations. n Splash pad rules: - Hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday ... more »

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