Primary Election Day

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 4. Those voting absentee by mail who did not have their ballots postmarked by May 28 may drop ballots off at any polling site on Election Day.

Chase Scholars

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.

The Artesia High School Student

The Artesia High School Student Council has launched its game-day apparel for the 2024-25 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 the AHS office Aug. 16 and 19. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gear up for the games and give back to the Student Council, and don’t forget to share with your fellow Bulldog fans!

Fungus that causes whitenose syndrome detected at Caverns

CARLSBAD — In early May, swabs collected from cave Myotis bats in the Left Hand Tunnel area of Carlsbad Cavern and near the Rattlesnake Springs day-use area tested positive for Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS).

County commission to meet Tuesday in Carlsbad

CARLSBAD -- The Eddy County Commission will have one public hearing on its docket during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday in Carlsbad. Following a period for public comment, the board will host the public hearing to consider an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to New Mexico Gas Co.

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.

Charles Pinkerton

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

Benefits event for veterans set in Mescalero

MESCALERO -- The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and the Mescalero Apache Tribe will host a veterans' benefits event this week in Mescalero. VA and Tribal Veterans' Service Officers, along with other knowledgeable advocates, will be on hand to assist veterans with the completion of VA claims paperwork from 9 a.m.

NMSP arrest Texas man on child sex crime charge

CHAVES COUNTY -- The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) arrested a Texas man last week on child sex crime charges as he was travelling through Chaves County. A be-on-the-lookout (BOLO) was issued around 7 p.m.

Service Notice

Beth Menefee Services are currently pending for Beth Menefee. Menefee passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2024.