Category: Local News
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‘Well, hello there…’: Artesians enjoy pleasant weather, petting zoo at Health & Business Expo
A llama peers out of its enclosure at a curious young girl in the First American Bank parking lot during the petting zoo held Saturday…
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Chamber welcomes newest member: Lifted CBD
Members of the Artesia Chamber of Commerce and Artesia Trailblazers gather with owners and staff of Lifted CBD during a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate…
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Public Forum: Residents concerned about sanctuary state possibility
TO THE EDITOR: After many years in a newsroom my vocabulary is probably average, maybe better. But I cannot find words to express the ache…
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Second Annual Artesia’s Booming Health & Business Expo set for Saturday
Artesians will be able to enjoy a day of fun and free health education downtown Saturday as the Artesia Arts Council, Artesia MainStreet, Artesia Arts…
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Artesia man arrested for possession with intent to distribute
An Artesia man was arrested last week for possession with intent to distribute after being found in possession of marijuana, a scale, and cash. Artesia…
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Council approved utility bill deferment for government employees Tuesday
The Artesia City Council voted during its regularly-scheduled meeting Tuesday to join neighboring communities in extending an offer to defer utility payments for furloughed federal…
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Devon Energy awards $10K STEM grant to Zia
Devon Energy has awarded a $10,000 Ingenuity STEM Grant to Zia Intermediate School. Devon’s signature Ingenuity STEM Grant program recognizes schools for helping students excel…
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Hermosa holds annual school spelling bee
Hermosa Elementary School held its annual spelling bee for students in grades 3-5 Tuesday. After 10 rounds of spelling, third-grader Caleb Clemmons, a student in…
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Payroll problems, likely fraud hit Alamogordo schools
A new audit shows the Alamogordo Public Schools are plagued by procurement issues, payroll problems, and possible fraud. The Alamogordo Daily News reports an independent…
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High winds Tuesday limited visibility on highways
The high winds that blew into the Artesia area Tuesday morning were causing visibility problems on the highways, as pictured above on U.S. 285 South.…