The Bulldog

The 2024 Bulldog golf tournament wrapped up last weekend at the Artesia Country Club following three days of action. Pictured at left, Kyler Brewer, left, and Donavin Sanchez came out on top in this year’s Championship Flight while, below left, Ramon Orosco, left, and Ashton Aranda were the big winners in the First Flight.

26th Street Reconstruction Project to begin this summer

By ELIZABETH WEBB For the Daily Press Artesia residents will need to prepare for yet another bout of major road construction on one of Artesia’s most active streets. Smith Engineering will begin a four-phase project towards the end of the summer — potentially five phases.

Baldwin’s journey ran through Artesia

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.

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s Primary Election

ARTESIA -- The State of New Mexico and Eddy County have released the unofficial results of Tuesday’s Primary Election. Locally, a square-off between two Republican candidates for county sheriff was decided, and county residents helped settle a hotly contested race in State Senate District 42.

Charles Pinkerton

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Woodbine Cemetery for Charles Patrick Pinkerton.

Bobbie Menefee

Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at First Methodist Church for Bobbie Beth (Ballard) Menefee.

Ruth Eberle

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Ruth T.

Fred Sanders

A celebration of life is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the home of Jeff and Staci Sanders for Fred Lee Sanders of Granbury, Texas.

Richie Granados

Richard Anthony “Richie” Granados, 36, was called to his eternal resting place Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He entered this world April 10, 1988, in Artesia, the son of Rebecca Granados.

Mike Wolfer

Donald Michael “Mike” Wolfer, 68, of Artesia went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born Sept.