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Around Town: Quarterback Club

Jul 10, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

EDDY COUNTY REPUBLICANS — The Republican Party of Eddy County will have the Thursday night meting at 5:30 p.m. on July 18 at the Artesia HQ at 106 S. Roselawn. Finger foods provided. Ben Luna will be speaking on the #SaveourChildren initiative. TRINITY CHURCH — Crystal River Concert! Sunday, July 28th at 10 a.m. at Trinity Temple Assembly of God. 1507 W.
Juniors little league wins state tourney

Jul 10, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

By Ari LevinThe Artesia juniors little league all-stars won the state tournament, and will now play in the regional tournament. Team manager Donovan Garcia lost his voice in the excitement as Artesia defeated Silver City’s Copper Little League in the championship 18-2. The team has ties to the past: Robert Rodriguez, Jr. was a member of the 2019 juniors all-star team that went to the regional tournament as Artesia’s last state champion.
Practicing in Pads

Jul 10, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

By Ari LevinFootball season is under way! For the first time, this year the New Mexico Activities Association is allowing a limited number of full-contact practices in helmets and pads over the offseason. Roughly 160 prospective Bulldogs, according to athletic director Brian Taylor, are working through the hot summer heat to help the Bulldogs defend their back-to-back state titles.
Artesia minors little league wins district tournament

Jul 5, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

By Ari LevinA rainbow shone over Jaycee Park as a drizzle let up just before the start of the game. That may have symbolized good things to come for Artesia Little League as they battled for a spot in the state tournament. Behind a complete-game shoutout from Jett Baca and strong defense, Artesia minor little league defeated Carlsbad Shorthorn 3-0 to win the district tournament on Wednesday. They will advance to play in the state tournament in Los Lunas.
County Commission pauses on demolition of Otis Gymnasium

Jul 3, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin |Mike Smith

By Mike Smith | El Rito Media ReporterThe old Otis Gym south of Carlsbad will remain standing for now. Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners canceled a bid to tear down the building, which has not had any use for several years. Built in 1947, the building has been a source of pride for residents of Otis, which is between Carlsbad and Loving. In 2019, commissioners voted to “decommission” the gym.
Mesa Vista grad, wife to coach following success at Legacy Academy

Jul 3, 2024 | taosnews.com | Ari Levin

In 2022, Mesa Vista hosted the district cross country meet. It was their first time hosting a meet in many years, on a challenging course in Ojo Caliente. Behind the effort to host there was Ben Sandoval, the coach for Legacy Academy, a district opponent. It was the former Mesa Vista runner’s idea to have the meet there, and he helped to host it. He wanted to train his Albuquerque runners to run on hilly courses at higher elevation. Now, he will coach that very team at Mesa Vista.
Artesia minors little league reaches district final

Jul 2, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

By Ari LevinOver 100 players were whittled down to 12. About 115 players were in the Artesia minors little league. After coaches selected the top players to attend tryouts, ultimately the top 10% of the league was named to the All-Star team, to compete against nearby cities. Now, those 12 players have a chance to represent Artesia on the state level, and are one win away from doing so.
Ronda Lester | Artesia Daily Press

Jun 28, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

Ronda Lester gained her angel wings Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Lomita, Calif., at the age of 80. She was born Oct. 30, 1943, in Carlsbad to Gilbert and Margaret Meador. She graduated from Artesia High School in 1962, then married Earl Lester on Jan. 24, 1970. Ronda was a master of sewing, quilting and needlepoint, as well as a talented cook. When she wasn’t working or spending time on her crafts, she could be found in the living room reading her VC Andrews books.
Linda Calvert | Artesia Daily Press

Jun 28, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin

A celebration of life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in the Hermosa Church of Christ Fireside Room for Linda Ruth Calvert of Artesia. Calvert, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Scott Scroggin will officiate the services. Linda was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Tulsa, Okla., to William Martin Siegenthaler Sr. and Lois (Davis) Siegenthaler.
Dancing Downtown: Art students add newest mural to downtown district

Jun 27, 2024 | artesianews.com | Ari Levin |Nancy Dunn

Photo courtesy Nancy DunnBy Nancy Dunn | For the Daily PressThe Artesia Arts & Cultural District recently finished the 11th mural in our Downtown Mural Program!“Dancing Downtown” is also the third mural in our Student Mural Program and was designed by recent Artesia High School graduate Savana Watts.