Officials reviewing donation of movie theater

Artesia Daily Press The City of Artesia is preparing for the overflow of planes and people from the Roswell Air Races starting in 2025. The commission approved the 2024-2025 budget during the July 23, 2024, Artesia City Council meeting, which included $4.2 million for local airport improvements.

Shabaz now leading Artesia Daily Press

‘I bleed community journalism,’ he says El Rito Media Dave Shabaz started his career in small-town Turlock, California, just outside Modesto near what became Silicon Valley. When he first moved there from his native Chicago as a child, Shabaz said the town had a population of about 10,000.

Liam Wallace Taylor

Liam Wallace Taylor, 16, passed away July 23, 2024, at University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) after succumbing to injuries from a motor vehicle crash. Liam was born in Santa Fe on Aug. 13, 2007, and he lived in Hobbs, N.M., and Albuquerque each eight years.

Quana Solt

The memorial services for Quana Solt are set for 10 am on Saturday, August 3rd at Trinity Temple Assembly of God in Artesia, New Mexico. Pastor Bobby Argo will Officiate at service.

Deanna Laverne Holder

A Celebration of Life will be held for Deanna Laverne Holder of Artesia at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at West Main Baptist Church. Officiating will be Lee Roy Howard.

Activity Schedule

• Artesia SeaDogs Summer Swim Team Location: Artesia Aquatic Center Tryouts: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, May 31 Dates: June 4 - July 25 Practice Sessions: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Cost: $150 for the first child, $125 for each additional child (includes team shirt and swim cap) Ages: 6-14 Note: This program is not designed to be swim lessons; children must pass a basic swim test. Contact: Emma Moore, 575-7468525; emoore@sportsfacilities. com BASKETBALL

Crash boom bang

While NASCAR takes its little Olympics break, in honor of my favorite Summer Games sport, boxing (don’t tell me this will be its last appearance in the Games!), let’s take a look at NASCAR’s greatest fights (or at least some of them).

What’s the story, post-Brickyard 400?

Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson left Indianapolis Motor Speedway July 21 with a new trophy and a major contribution to his NASCAR Cup Series championship legacy. With his runnerup to Larson in the Brickyard 400, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick was buoyed by his own showing and the impact it has on his championship run.

COOK OUT 400

Richmond Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers great racing action and a commitment to the fan experience as one of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports. • Originally known as the Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds, the circuit held its ©rst race in 1946 as a half-mile dirt track.