Archive for August, 2010

‘Parkatraz’ no more

With new techniques and dedication from teachers, Artesia school now among top junior highs in its class

By ASHLEY TRUJILLO
Daily Press Staff Writer

Artesia Junior High School, once called Park Junior High,   hasn’t always had a stellar reputation. Read the rest of this entry »

Man arrested in connection with alleged shooting

Casares reportedly fired shots at home where his child and former girlfriend stayed

By EMIL WHITIS
Daily Press Staff Writer

An Artesia man has been arrested for allegedly shooting toward a residence where his child and the child’s mother were staying. Read the rest of this entry »

Celebrating 10 years of creativity

The Artesia Quilters Guild will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual exhibit with a reception at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center. The public is invited to join the quilters for refreshments and enjoy the quilts on display. The exhibit features new works created by guild members, plus a pair of new acquisitions to the museum’s collection. According to a release from Museum Director Nancy Dunn, pictured above, Artesia Quilters Guild members have a reputation for creating unusual works — even traditional patterns and designs are given a fresh twist through untraditional fabrics, embellishments and techniques. Also on display are textile inspired ceramics by Alana Codding and wall hangings that depict landscape scenes. In the above photo, Nancy Dunn stands within a threshold in the Art Annex where the quilts are on display. On the left is “Trinket’s Crayola Quilt” by Beverlee Lanning. On the right is “Mystery Quilt” by Cheryl Bratcher. (Tyler Green photo)

MVD, commissioners talk surcharge as option at Artesia department

By TYLER GREEN
Daily Press Staff Writer

Artesia Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) customers could see an increase in the cost of transactions in order to offset operational costs and improve the overall efficiency of the facility. Read the rest of this entry »

Officers prosecuting own misdemeanor cases

By TYLER GREEN
Daily Press Staff Writer

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) and the Fifth Judicial District Attorney appear to be at odds over which department is responsibile for prosecuting crimes such as DWI and domestic violence.

During the Eddy County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Sheriff Ernest J. Mendoza reported statistics for the ECSO regarding officer-prosecuted cases. Read the rest of this entry »