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.

FLASH FLOODING IN RUIDOSO

At approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Ruidoso Emergency Management issued an evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon Area due to unstable soil and life-threatening floodwaters.

National Fried Chicken Day

Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 5 cups vegetable oil for frying 3. On waxed paper or in a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sesame seeds and Italian seasoning.

Minors team makes district final game

By ARI LEVIN For the Daily Press Over 100 players were whittled down to 12. About 115 players were in the Artesia minors little league.

Charles Rogers

Charles William Rogers, born on August 10, 1947, in Artesia, NM to Quentin and Geraldyne (Culbertson) Rogers, passed away in Idalou, TX on June 13, 2024. Charles, a longtime banker, dedicated more than 25 years of his professional life to the financial sector in New Mexico and Colorado.

Jason Allred

Jason Cole Allred, aged 25, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on June 24, 2024. Born on August 22, 1998, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Jason grew up in a loving family and attended Yucca Elementary and Artesia High School before furthering his education at the University of New Mexico.

There are going to be fireworks!

Thursday, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jaycee Park. The show will begin when the sky is totally dark, likely around 9 p.m., according to Jessica Bollema, the Assistant Director of the Chamber of Commerce.

Landspouts, storms wreak havoc in Hagerman

Fierce winds, thunderstorms, heavy downpours and funnel clouds hit the city of Hagerman on June 26, leaving behind a trail of damaged property and power outages. No injuries were reported, but local officials and residents said Thursday that their community was hit hard, with trees knocked down and structures, including a barn and a residence, destroyed.

Crusty Mac and Cheese

1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1 1/4 cup Cheese Wiz¨ 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.