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Margarito Salmon retires after 60 years

After 60 years of cutting hair in Artesia and the surrounding area, I have decided to retire. I would like to thank my customers for your support throughout the years. I would especially like to thank those who supported me during difficult times. This was not an easy decision for me as I will truly miss the conversations and laughter we’ve shared through the years. I look forward to seeing you again around town.
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AROUND TOWN

The City of Artesia is informing the public that West Richardson Avenue from Fifth to Sixth streets will be closed from 4:307:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, for the Artesia Public Library’s Family Field Day. For more information, call the library at 575-7464252.
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First Day

The Republican Party of Eddy County will have the Thursday night meting at 5:30 p.m. on July 18 at the Artesia HQ at 106 S. Roselawn. Finger foods provided. Ben Luna will be speaking on the #SaveourChildren initiative.
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Amtrack derails; one dies, 7 trapped

Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 7-13, 1984 An Amtrack passenger train with 278 people aboard derailed while crossing a washed out culvert Saturday, tumbling cars into a streambed, killing at least one person and trapping seven in a crushed car.
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Six lodging businesses targeted for alleged price gouging

ROSWELL — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez reported recently that some lodging businesses in Roswell and Artesia are being investigated for potential incidents of price gouging aimed toward people ordered to evacuate from the Ruidoso area because of impending danger from the South Fork and Salt fires that began in mid-June. Six of these businesses received ceaseand- desist letters from the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ).
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