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Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago June 2-8, 1984 A total of 72 golfers – some of them brighteyed and bushy-tailed, others not quite so active this early in the morning – get some words of wisdom form Bobby Branch, right, before teeing off in the second round of the Bulldog- Myco Invitational Golf Tournament June 2 at the Artesia Country Club.

ARTESIA -- Chuck Baldwin’s long and storied journey had a flight path through Artesia. Baldwin moved to the community with his family as a child, graduating from Artesia High School.

ROSWELL -- With temperatures already reaching triple-digits in Southeast New Mexico, the Roswell Police Department and Roswell Fire Department are urging parents and caregivers to be aware of the dangers hot vehicles pose to young children.

Artesia Police Department officers work to load cases of water following the Cpl. D. Robert Harvey Thirst Responders Drive, held at Hermosa Elementary School. In total, the Superkids collected more than 600 cases of water for local first responders. 'We appreciate all the Superkids, local sponsors, APS staff and the Harvey Family for this event,' the APD said in a Facebook post. 'We also appreciate serving such a generous city and local community that supports their first responders!' Below, first responders speak to the students during the presentation assembly.

ALLEY WORK -- The City of Artesia is informing the public that work will be ongoing on the alleyway behind 905 W. Main St. -- the future site of Schlotzsky’s -- through Monday, June 3. Lane Plumbing is working to connect the new business to the sewer main. For more information, contact Armando at 575-491-1503. ----------------- FILM SCREENING -- First Church Artesia, 402 W. Grand Ave., will hold a free screening of “Letter to the American Church” at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14. The public is welcome to attend. ----------------- CHASE SCHOLAR COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Chase Scholars will be performing community service for senior citizens June 19-21. Students will be in groups with an adult supervisor and will be available for yard work, cleaning exterior windows, and various odd jobs. Students will not be painting. Sign-ups for those needing work done are available at the Senior MealSite, the Senior Center, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce, and KSVP. For more information, contact Ginny at the Chase Foundation, 575-746-4610. ----------------- GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP -- Artesia Clean & Beautiful will continue scheduling clean-ups through June 22. Volunteers may sign up any time at the AC&B office, 422 W. Main St., to receive supplies. For more information, call 575-748-3192. ----------------- AC&B YOUTH EMPLOYMENT -- Applications are now available for Artesia Clean & Beautiful summer youth workers. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 25 and in school. To apply, visit AC&B in the basement at 422 W. Main St. For more information, call 575-513-0143. ----------------- GAME-DAY APPAREL The Artesia High School Student Council has launched its game-day apparel for the 202425 season. Fans can now purchase a variety of products at great prices; there’s something for everyone in the collection so you can show your support for the team in style. All orders must be placed online by July 24. Use promo code BULLDOG to remove the shipping cost. Pick-up will be available at th