Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. HomeNews News Balloons and Bluegrass Festival underway By: ADP Staff November 2, 2012 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Related stories News MARCHiversary celebration sees dedication of Peggy’s Placita Over the weekend, the Artesia Public Library (APL) continued... Politics Martinez announces candidacy for county sheriff Victor Martinez has officially declared his candidacy for the... Obituaries Sandra Johnson A memorial reception is scheduled for 10 a.m. -... Roselawn Elementary School students wave goodbye as Bill Glen, a retired schoolteacher from Roswell, takes flight in his hot air balloon, Skittles, this morning. Hot air balloon pilots took off from many of the Artesia Public Schools to officially kick off the 2012 Balloons and Bluegrass Festival in Artesia.Rob Larson – Daily Press ADP Staff Join the Artesia Daily Press Newsletter Stay informed with the latest Artesia news and updates, directly in your inbox. Subscribe now! Name First Last Email* Latest stories News MARCHiversary celebration sees dedication of Peggy’s Placita Politics Martinez announces candidacy for county sheriff Obituaries Sandra Johnson News Candidate filings set for primary, general elections Previous articleCostumes on paradeNext articleBalloons and Bluegrass Festival underway