High speed chase ends in Mexico

Looking back 40, 30 and 20 years ago, the following are excerpts from the Artesia Daily Press. 40 years ago July 28 – August 3, 1984 Members of the Artesia Chamber of Commerce Trailblazers joined ranks with 104th Quartermaster Company officers here to cut the ribbon and officially open the dining facility and maintenance addition at the U.S.

BLOOD DONATIONS ARE CRITICAL

Blood and blood products are a critical part of everyday medical care. Car accident and blood loss victims alone may need transfusions of 100 units or more of red blood cells.

First Day

Paws & Claws will distribute spay and neuter certificates to Eddy County Residnets only at 9 a.m. Saturday Aug 3, at the Artesia Animal Shelter, 501 Paddy Wagon Way. Saving spots in line is prohibited; One certificate per household. Donations are appreciated.

AROUND TOWN

ARTESIA YOUTH SOCCER -- The Artesia Youth Soccer Association has opened fall registration, and registration will be open through Aug. 2. Divions are U6U15. Players must be 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2024. Players can register at clubs.bluesombrero. com/artesiayouthsoccer. Any question can be sent to artesiasoccer@gmail.com.

Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion

From left: Jim Monk, Makayla Monk, Dannika Rose and Claire Burrus pose with the grand champion and reserve grand champion dairy heifers after the show at the Eddy County Fair on July 23 in Artesia. Makayla of the Artesia High School Future Farmers of America, won both honors.

This time, Kyle Larson gets the win at Indy

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Only two months after competing in the Indianapolis 500, Kyle Larson returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon to claim the trophy in one of the Cup Series’ crown jewel events, the 30th Anniversary Brickyard 400 Pres. by PPG – holding off the field in a dramatic double-OT finish.

Dexter Teen Killed in Crash

Chaves County, NM – On July 21, 2024, at around 6:45 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a crash involving a 2006 Pontiac Solstice and a 2016 Toyota Highlander at the intersection of U.S. Highway 285 and East Darby Road near Dexter, NM.