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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

    • Mar. 7, 2010
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  • Friends of NRA banquet held

    Jessica Carner The annual Friends of NRA banquet was held at the Artesia Country Club Saturday evening. Pictured are Amy Patterson and Tyler Netterville as they check out silent auction items prior to dinner. Netterville is holding an NRA big game ebony/stag hunting knife.

    • Mar. 7, 2010
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  • Holly gives update on fire

    DALLAS, Texas — Holly Corporation Saturday provided a further update regarding the previously announced tank fire at its subsidiary’s Navajo Refinery in Artesia. In addition to the one fatality confirmed on March 2, the company sadly reports one additional confirmed fatality. As previously announced, the fire also resulted in serious injuries ... more »

    • Mar. 7, 2010
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  • Bureau urges participation in 2010 Census

    Emil Whitis photo By EMIL WHITIS Daily Press Staff Writer The Artesia Chamber of Commerce held its monthly “Lunch and Learn” Thursday at 11:45 a.m. in the Pecos Inn. Elaine Lara Avina, a partnership specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, and Lisa Johnston, Artesia assistant city clerk, spoke at the event of the importance of ... more »

    • Mar. 5, 2010
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  • Lawsuit details cause of oil refinery explosion

    By TIM KORTE Associated Press Writer A survivor of a deadly explosion and fire at an Artesia oil refinery has filed a lawsuit, saying the cause was a welding accident and that the plant operator failed to follow safety procedures. Juan Carlos Hermosillo, also known as Elias Aleman, remained hospitalized Thursday with injuries ... more »

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