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 Area receives much-needed rain By: ADP Staff July 2, 2013 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. -... Artesia and the surrounding areas were grateful over the past few days to receive a significant amount of much-needed rainfall, temporarily assuaging the extreme dry conditions just in time for the Fourth of July and giving residents a break from recent triple-digit temperatures, with a 75-degree reading at noon today. Above, the Felix River bed north of Hagerman was running Monday at a level residents report having not seen in years. Another flash storm Monday in Artesia had streets and Eagle Draw running, bringing totals since Sunday night reported from the NMSU Ag Science Center to 1.1 inches and from the Artesia Airport to 1.62 inches. A 20-percent chance of additional showers is forecast through Independence Day.Photo Courtesy Jennifer Coats, Jennifer Coats Photography 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 articleAPD makes arrests in two aggravated assault casesNext articleCaverns to be featured on Google Street View