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Central nominated for Blue Ribbon award

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has nominated three New Mexico schools for consideration as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and Artesia’s Central Elementary is on that list. Read the rest of this entry »

Sanchez to run for council reelection

ARTESIA — City Councilor Nora Sanchez, District 2, has announced her intent to run for reelection in the March municipal election.
Sanchez has served three years on the City Council, having been appointed in 2009 and then winning election to a two-year term in 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

FFA Greenhand students win state

Winners of the State Parliamentary Procedure Contest in Portales proudly display their banner. They are, from left, Dana Thalman, Donna Solt, Nicole Moss, Jeffrey Fanning, William Bricker, Wyatt Kishur and Bryce Bowerman. Not pictured are DeLaney Hanagan and Cooper Hall.

Winners of the State Parliamentary Procedure Contest in Portales proudly display their banner. They are, from left, Dana Thalman, Donna Solt, Nicole Moss, Jeffrey Fanning, William Bricker, Wyatt Kishur and Bryce Bowerman. Not pictured are DeLaney Hanagan and Cooper Hall.

Legislature convenes on somber note

SANTA FE (AP) — The Legislature returned to work Tuesday on a somber note as the top leader in the House disclosed he had advanced-stage lung cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Chantel Mullen, a youth vocalist from Artesia (Zia) Intermediate School, performs a solo musical selection during the celebration. Stacy Guy Photos

Chantel Mullen, a youth vocalist from Artesia (Zia) Intermediate School, performs a solo musical selection during the celebration. Stacy Guy Photos