Category: Local News
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New video board goes up at Bulldog Bowl
Work was underway today at Bulldog Bowl on the installation of the football stadium’s new video board and scoreboard. The video board, seen above, will…
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‘Safety is top priority’: Navajo responds to EPA report on high benzene emissions
The release last week of Environmental Protection Agency data indicating Navajo Refining Co. is among 10 refineries in the U.S. emitting high levels of benzene has been an obvious cause for concern in the city of Artesia.
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Navajo refinery emitting high levels of cancer-causing chemical
An oil refinery in southeast New Mexico is one of 10 facilities in the country releasing high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene, a report…
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Council receives construction project updates from NMDOT
The Artesia City Council heard a presentation Tuesday from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) on five construction projects in the Artesia area.
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NMDOT set to begin projects in Artesia, including light at First, Hermosa
ARTESIA — In order to improve pedestrian safety and mobility in the city of Artesia, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin construction…
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Basketball Homecoming Court candidates
Candidates for the 2019-20 Basketball Homecoming Court pose for a photo at Artesia High School. They are, standing from left, seniors Destiny Gonzales, Taylin Lopez,…
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APD says missing local woman has been found safe
The Artesia Police Department is reporting that a local woman recently reported as missing has been confirmed safe.
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Clayton succeeds Dampeer as CEO of Western Bank
ARTESIA — The Board of Directors of Western Bank of Artesia have announced the election of Kenneth W. Clayton as chairman/chief executive officer (CEO), effective…
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Artesians shocked as naked man spotted jogging along Main
Artesians driving and working along Main Street Thursday afternoon learned a little more about one local man than they ever wanted to know.
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Municipal judge sworn in to fulfill term
City Clerk Aubrey Hobson issues the Oath of Office to Sarah Gallegos Dec. 31, 2019, following her appointment to the position of Artesia Municipal Court…