By BRANDON MESSICK
Daily Press Staff Writer
Fire Chief J.D. Hummingbird was recognized at Tuesday’s meeting of the Artesia City Council as the recipient of New Mexico’s award for Fire Chief of the Year.
Artesia firefighters sent a group letter to the State Fire Commission to nominate Hummingbird this year for his service to the department and to the city. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.