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June 29th, 2009

  • New Mexico death penalty repeal set to take effect

    SANTA FE (AP) — Although New Mexico officially abolishes the death penalty on Wednesday, that doesn’t mean there won’t be another execution in the state. There are still two men on death row, their sentences untouched by the repeal and the governor unwilling to commute them. Two other potential death cases are in the legal ... more »

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  • Benefit concert

    Staci Guy Latin music artist Michael Salgado performs for an eager crowd Friday night at Jaycee Park. Hundreds gathered for the benefit concert, which, in addition to Salgado, included performances by Grupo Peligro from Roswell and local singing artist Summer Lara. Proceeds from the concert benefit the annual “Shop With a Hero” ... more »

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  • Shoot benefits Boy Scouts

    Jessica Carner The Eddy County Shooting Range held its annual Fun Shoot to benefit the Conquistador Council Boy Scouts of America on Saturday. A silent auction took place and Wood Group Pressure Control prepared lunch from 8:30 a.m. to noon while shooters were out on the range competing. Boy Scouts were at ... more »

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  • Chamber works to plan Fourth of July events

    Thanks to the many efforts of the Greater Artesia Chamber of Commerce and various participating organizations, this Fourth of July is going to be as eventful and family-friendly as ever. “There’s plenty to do in Artesia on the Fourth of July, so we hope people will stay in town,” Chamber Director ... more »

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