Artesia Public Library Summer Activities

Tuesday July 1, Origami and Handprint workshop 10:30-11:30 am, Galaxy Tote Bags, 1:30-2:30 pm, Database Seminar 5:30-6:30 pm, July 2, Children’s Story Time 10:30-11:30 am, Black Light Painting 1:30-2:30 pm, July 3, Stem 10:30-11:30 am, Galaxy Slime 1:30-2:30 pm, Adult craft 3:30-5:30 pm Brick Book Painting, July 4, CLOSED, July 7, Children’s Take Home Kit, Artesia Stitchers 1-5 pm, July 8, Diamond Art Keychains 1:30-2:30, Andy Mason 5:30-6:30 pm, July 8, Children’s Story Time 10:30-11:30 am, Junk Journals 1:30-2:30 pm, Yarn United 12-1 pm, July 10 WOW Stem 11-3 pm, Seashell Collage 1:30-2:30 pm, Adult Craft 3:30-5:30 pm, Game Night 6-7:30 pm.

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A.R.C. Power Line Construction

will be doing power line maintenance/upgrade for CVE beginning on Monday, June 23 thru October 30, 2025. Work will only be done during the day. If you have any questions, call Valentin Sierra @ 575-513-8873.

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Yard of the Week

Artesia Clean and Beautiful is sponsoring a yard of the week contest starting June 3 through Sept. To nominate a yard worthy of the title, contact Linda at 575-513-0143 or AC&B office at 575-748-3192. Colorful, attractive, well groomed lawns with curb appeal meet the qualifications. 

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GUIDED MEDITATIONS

Are held during the summer at First Christian Church at 11th and Bullock on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. It is free and all are welcome.

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SUMMER LUNCH

 Artesia Public Schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch for children ages 1-18, Monday through Thursday during the months of June and July. This program will be available at Park Junior High and Zia Intermediate School cafeterias.

Meal Details:

Children (Ages 1-18): Free Breakfast and Lunch

Adults:

Breakfast: $2.50

Lunch: $4.00

Breakfast times: 8:30 – 10:00 am

Lunch times: 11:00-1:00 pm

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Gas Line replacements

New Mexico Gas Company will be replacing a section of main gas line and service lines in Artesia on the south side of town. May 5 thru August 1, 2025. They will be removing/replacing bare main gas lines for NM Gas Co. Project will be located in between South 4th and South 6th from West Hermosa Dr to West Bullock Ave If you have any questions or concerns, call Victor Zulaica Jr. @ 830-513-1718, New Gas Company at 888-664-2726 or the City of Artesia Community Development Department at 575-748-8298.

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PHLEBOTOMIST PROGRAM

Applications are now open for Artesia General Hospital’s certified phlebotomist program. To learn how to apply and for more information on this career opportunity, call 575-736-8178 or email foundation@artesiageneral.com.

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GRIEF SUPPORT

A Grief Group meets at 1:30 p.m. each Tuesday in the Saint Damien Center at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1111 N. Roselawn Ave. Free support is offered in both English and Spanish. For more information, contact Nora at 575-308-3248.

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P.A.L.S.

People about losing safely meets at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Senior Center. For more information, call the Center at 575-746-4113.

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ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

Every other Tuesday  from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.