Business
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Local card and gift store will likely close its doors
By: BRANDIE BRANAMAN — Daily Press Staff Writer — After more than four years of owning and operating Anne’s Cards and Gifts, Melinda Dowhower and husband Dan are closing its doors.
The Dowhowers assumed ownership of Anne’s in July 2005. They currently reside in Carlsbad and due to personal circumstances the Dowhowers have made the tough decision to close the ... more »
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ENMU-Roswell foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
ROSWELL — The ENMU-Roswell Foundation has awarded $7,500 in scholarships for the fall 2009 semester. Each student received a $750 scholarship. Amy Bejarano and America Leyva each received the William H. McCutchen Scholarship. Both are pursuing degrees in business administration. Those who received Foundation Scholarships are: Gustavo Baquera, aviation maintenance; Olivia Carlos, university ... more »
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Tate Branch offers ’sudden service’
By: BRANDIE BRANAMAN — Daily Press Staff Writer — Tate Branch Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep is now providing more services at its Artesia location. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration was held today for the new Tate Branch Express Service Center and U-Haul Truck and Trailer Rentals, located at 919 First St.
Manager of the service center, Gary Matthews, said the center ... more »
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Restaurant, one of Artesia’s best-kept secrets, expands
By: HALEY HARPER — Daily Press Staff Writer — La Herradura, an established local Mexican restaurant, has recently moved into a larger building.
Francisca and Rogelio Ruiz Sr. opened the restaurant nine years ago in the Morningside development north of Artesia. Aimee Ruiz, the daughter of Francisca said, “My mom liked to cook and she was good at it so ... more »
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New shop offers skate gear
By: TYLER GREEN — Daily Press Staff Writer — A local group of extreme sports fanatics have opened an equipment and apparel store in Artesia named the Tread Shed, offering the best gear and attire from top name brands such as Element, DGK, Girl, Plan B, Chocolate, Black Label, Zoo York, Flip, Thrasher, Alien Workshop, Independent, Destructo and Spitfire.
The ... more »
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Tailfins, V-8s and Corvettes: The wake of an icon
HOUSTON (AP) — For generations, General Motors fueled America’s love affair with the automobile, building cars that defined their owners’ status in life and the industrial might of the nation. But less than a year after entering its second century, the company that survived wars, international rivalry and even the Great Depression is ... more »
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Hot in recession: Chocolate, running shoes, Spam
(AP) — It’s not all doom and gloom in the U.S. economy. Some products are bucking the recession and flying off store shelves. Sales of chocolate and running shoes are up. Wine drinkers haven’t stopped sipping; they just seem to be choosing cheaper vintages. Gold coins are selling like hot cakes. So are gardening ... more »
Harold said:
I am trying to understand why Montana is promoting taxpayer subsidized energy. I could see the need ... more » 
vickie briceno said:
T ur kicking butt and taking names... more » 
santanu karmakar said:
want a scholarship urgent... more » 
Scholarship Mom said:
Im really happy to hear that people in the Pecos Valley are going to benefit from this. ... more » 
Debbie Mitchell said:
I hope that every one will get out & visit or donate to a good cause. ... more »