Daily Press 1984 File Photo Artesia Chamber of Commerce board of directors president Shirley Loop, left, presents the first-place trophy for the winning sheriffs posse in the Pioneer Days Rodeo parade to Eddy County Sheriff Jack Childress, center, and Ross Hyden, vice president and parade marshal of the sheriff’s posse. Lea County Sheriff’s Posse placed second place in the category. Ten members of the Eddy posse participated in the parade Wednesday.
Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 14-20, 1984 June 13…
