Mike Smith

Artesia Daily Press

msmith@currentargus.com

Mayoral candidates Jeff Youtsey and Terry Todd took questions from the general public during two candidate forums Thursday sponsored by The Artesia Chamber of Commerce and KSVP radio.

The first forum was held Thursday afternoon at the Artesia Country Club. The second was Thursday evening at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center.

Questions were submitted on the KSVP website and read to the candidates.

Todd is 64 years old and is a former law enforcement official.

Youtsey is 61 years old and is the current mayor pro tem and a city councilor.

Both men are looking to replace outgoing Mayor Jon Henry during the March 3 municipal elections.

Henry decided not to run for a second term.

Check in with artesianews.com and the Feb. 26^th edition of the Artesia Daily Press for a complete recap of the forum.