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  • Church gives to domestic violence shelter

    Jessica Carner photo From left, the Rev. David Grousnick and John Lanning of First Christian Church present a check for $600 to David Martinez and Celina Bryant of Grammy’s House Wednesday afternoon. Martinez, who serves as director of the local domestic violence shelter, said the funds will be used to support services Grammy’s ... more »

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  • Girl Scouts extend cookie sale through end of month

    Emil Whitis photo By EMIL WHITIS Daily Press Staff Writer The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest (GSDS) are currently conducting their annual Girl Scout cookie sale. The sale, which began on Jan. 30 and was originally slated to end March 14, has been extended until March 28. Chief Operating Officer Tracy Ramirez said the ... more »

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  • Hospital hires doctor to head psychiatry clinic

    Emil Whitis photo By EMIL WHITIS Daily Press Staff Writer Artesia General Hospital has hired Dr. Edgar Hein to take the reins of the hospital’s fledgling geriatric psychiatry outpatient clinic which will officially open March 29. The hours of operation at the clinic will be from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. “Having this outpatient ... more »

    • Mar. 10, 2010
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  • City council passes ordinance for replat of property

    By EMIL WHITIS Daily Press Staff Writer During their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night, the Artesia City Council unanimously passed an ordinance for a replat of property located on the southwest corner of Seventh Street and Missouri Avenue. Bruce and Kathy Guffey intend to build a four-plex multiple family dwelling on the ... more »

    • Mar. 10, 2010
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  • Lions sponsor contest

    Tyler Green Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor a Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. The contest encourages young people worldwide to artistically express their visions of peace. The theme for the 2010 contest is “Vision in Peace.” Participants use a variety of mediums, ... more »

    • Mar. 9, 2010
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  • Injunction ordered against I&W in brine well drama

    By REID WRIGHT For the Daily Press As Dale Janway was sworn in Thursday as mayor, a ruling was made in a lawsuit filed by the previous city administration against I&W Inc., a local trucking company with whom Janway is employed. District Judge Jane Shuler Gray ruled in favor of the city of ... more »

    • Mar. 9, 2010
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  • Ribbons for troops

    Emil Whitis Don Rindahl and Kathryn Parsons display a ribbon they placed in honor of loved ones currently serving in the military. Rindahl said the city council has given approval to put the ribbons on every tree in the city. He said the ribbons are placed to commemorate the military service of ... more »

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