Bullock’s Feed and Seed

Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago August 11-17, 1984 Olympic torch gleams.

Our Upside-Down World

Few politicians are offering real words of wisdom today. It was Abraham Lincoln who told us, “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” The following is a partial transcript of thoughts published on X from “The Executioner” podcast. It is worth repeating because it depicts progressive problems currently afflicting us. If we don’t start voting differently, Lincoln’s words will be prophetic. I have added some thoughts of my own.

Any Job is a Good Job

The American dream seems to be dying. No matter how you define it—whether it means owning a home or making it big—advancing in America seems harder to achieve. A parent’s ultimate goal has always been to see their child prosper more than they did. Upward economic mobility means giving your child the tools to be better off. It doesn’t always work. But why? What makes mobility possible and why do we fail? After over a decade of research, economists at Harvard published a paper last week that gives insight to the poverty trap and a way out. If our city and state are to improve, we must concentrate on one thing: jobs.

All’s Fair When it Comes to Healthcare Worker Recruiting

Around Houston Medical Center are six billboards inviting its employees to come to New Mexico, where they will be “Free to Provide.” The message is repeated in full page ads in the Sunday editions of dailies in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston.

Glad to Escape the Humidity!

It’s hard to believe that I moved to Eddy County four weeks ago today. I had all of my things packed up by a moving company and spent my first night here on July 16, 2024. I spent two and a half weeks living in a hotel, waiting for my things to arrive. I will never use a moving company ever again. The only reason I did this time was because on March 19 of this year, I had my right hip replaced, so I wasn’t going to lift anything myself, at least not yet.

What is your religion doing to your character?

Years ago, Harry Emerson Fosdick, then at the height of his influence as minister of the Riverside Church, New York City, was making a tour of Palestine and other countries of the Near and Middle East. He was invited to give an address at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, where the student body comprised citizens of many countries and representatives from sixteen different religions. What could one say that would be relevant or of interest to so mixed and varied a group? This is how Fosdick began: “I do not ask anyone here to change his religion; but I do ask all of you to face up to this question: What is your religion doing to your character?”

Around Town

ARTESIA SPECIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT MEETING Artesia Special Hospital District Board of Trustees will occur on Monday Aug 26, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Green Chili meeting room for the purpose of conducting its regular business to discuss finances and other matters in an open meeting.

Schlotzsky’s Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking for Schlotzsky’s in Artesia was recently held. Construction on the building is moving along smoothly and they are scheduled to have a soft opening mid-to late September, assuming everything goes as planned. Schlotzsky’s is in the hiring process now, so keep an eye out for job postings!

Yucca CowBelles and Wool Growers Announce 2024 Winners

Brand quilts have been made by the Yucca CowBelles and Wool Growers for approximately 48 years. Each spring, members get together to begin cutting out brands for the coveted quilt to be raffled off at the conclusion of the Eddy County Fair. The quilt is made possible due to the many families and businesses that purchase a brand membership, which allows their brand to be part of the quilt. All proceeds from the quilt raffle are used by the Yucca CowBelles and Wool Growers as contributions to community organizations and service projects. “We cannot thank the community enough for all the continued support over the years”, say the Yucca CowBelles.