Chamber Chat for Aug 7, 2023
CLAYS CRUSHER FUN SHOOT
Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 at the Eddy County Shooting Range. Join Artesia Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary of our Clays Crusher Fun Shoot. Two rotations at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. $150 per shooter will include a shooter gift, 70 targets, lunch (sponsored by Snow Well Service), and a 1-in-5 chance to win prizes! Teams of 5 are encouraged, but not required. Sponsorships are available. Sign up here!
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL
-Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7pm. Come see Heart By Heart at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Pre-Sale $55, week of $65. www.artesiaartscouncil.com/heartbyheart
-Thursday, Sept 7, 2023. Artrageous 7pm. Pre-sale $45, week of $55.
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-AUGUST SCHEDULE
August 8-11 The computer systems will be down. Patrons should expect interruptions to internet, WiFi, printing, faxing services.
Tuesdays 2:00-6:00 Dungeons and Dragons
Wednesday 9th and 23rd 12:00-1:00 Yarn United & 4:00-6:00 Family History
Thursday 17th Adult Craft Fabric Bowls 3:30-5:30
Monday 21st Noon Book Discussion Group Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 12:00-1:00
Thursday 31st Kitch Lit Book Club Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close 11:30-12:30
MARTHA’S FABRICS & BOUTIQUE
Located at 316 W. Main St. in Artesia, now has a new room dedicated to SALE CLOTHING!! They invite you to please come in and check out THE SALE NOOK! Summer tops & much more. Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm. 575-748-2231
TRAVELING DUMPSTERS SCHEDULE
Click here to view flyer
ABC & 123 PRESCHOOL
ABC & 123 Preschool is now accepting contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. They are accepting 2-5 year olds. They are strongly focused on giving children a well-rounded early education to prepare them for the next step in their academic studies. They cover all kindergarten bench marks. They are phonics-based curriculum, and are focused on early reading and math skills. Call Carrie McCaleb for more information 575-703-6304.
KYMERA INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS
Wants to announce that they have a new Oncologist that has joined their team, Dr. Elizabeth Guadalupe. Click here for more information.
STATE FARM INSURANCE-ARMANDO ORNELAS IS HIRING!
They are looking for an Insurance Accounts Representative. Drop off your Resume or email at armando@armandoornelas.net and let’s talk about how you can join our team. 607 W Main Street Artesia, NM 88210 sfornelas.com
SECOND CHANCES IS HIRING!
located at 1901 S. 1st St. Artesia. Looking to fill a part time position, 20 hours a week. Tues, Thurs & Sat. Please Apply in person.
SENM MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL
Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Program! Ready to start a new career?! There are a few slots left to get in on this year’s massage therapy school. This is a great opportunity to learn something new, make some money and in a short amount of time! Call or text today 575-420-4447! Senm.mts@gmail.com 412 W. Main St. Artesia. Deadline is approaching!
ARTESIA BULLDOG SEASON FOOTBALL TICKET SALES BEGIN
Monday, August 7, 2023. Only reserved-seat ticket holders from last year will be allowed to purchase their same seats during the first two weeks of sales. Tickets may be purchased from 1-4pm Mon-Thurs and 8am-noon and 1-4pm Friday at the athletic Office at Bulldog pit. Upper-deck, chair-back season tickets are $40, and lower-section reserved-seat season tickets are $35. Last year’s holders must claim their same seats by 4pm Friday, Aug. 18. Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, all remaining season tickets will go on sale to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Children not yet school aged get in for free. Follow link for more info https://artesianews.com/news/sports/artesia-bulldog-season-football-ticket-sales-begin-aug-7/
SPLASH CAMP-ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
August 7-10, 2023. $150 per child, ages 5-12, Sign up fast! Maximum of 20 kids! Click here for all the details.
ELEMENTARY MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
Tuesday, August 8, 2023. 6pm-7pm Come by all five elementary schools to meet your child’s teacher and drop off school supplies if you wish. (Yeso will be 5:30-7:00)
QUARTERBACK CLUB HAMBURGER FRY & FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE
Update to this week’s Varsity Scrimmage: due to a last-minute cancellation by Organ Mountain High the Bulldogs will now be playing IN Ruidoso Wednesday, Aug 9 against Clovis and Las Cruces starting at 4 pm instead of playing Organ Mountain at the Bowl here in Artesia.
The Sophomore scrimmage will still be at the bowl on Thursday, Aug 10 and we will STILL have the Hamburger Fry with a Meet and Greet of our Varsity team at 5:30pm! They’ll be out signing shirts/items for the kiddos! Come out and say hello, watch some football, and eat a great hamburger meal to help kick off our football season! $5 gets you a delicious hamburger, chips and a drink! Cheapest meal in town and the greatest show in town. We’ll see you there!
| TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ-DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 10am-12pm Rep. Leger Fernandez’s staff will be on-hand to answer your questions and address your concerns at the Artesia Public Library, 205 West Quay Ave. Click here for more info. APS BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEET & GREET 2023-2024 Friday, August 11, 2023 from 10:30am-11:30am at the Artesia Bulldog Admin Bldg. 301 Bulldog Blvd. The Artesia Public School Administrations invites you and your business to be an exhibitor at this event. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and make personal contact will all APS staff as they start the new school year. If your organization or business provides good or services that benefits educators, this is the place for you! Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to provide promotional items to give away that would be useful in a classroom or office setting. There is no fee to participate. Space is limited so sign up now. Call 575-746-3585 or email mhorner@bulldogs.org for more info or to register. SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO SHRM Southern NM SHRM is now accepting nominations for the SHRM Awards to be presented at the 39th Annual Employment Law Update! Do you know an HR Professional deserving of one of these awards? Nominate them, or self-nominate, by submitting the nomination form and letter of support to DEIB@snmshrm.org by Friday August 11, 2023. Awards: Rising Star Award: intended to recognize an emerging leader in the field of Human Resources whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth. HR Excellence Award: intended to recognize a Human Resources professional who has made a significant impact in the field of Human Resources through their contributions, leadership, and guidance to their most important resources – the workforce. Winds of Change Award: intended to recognize an individual or organization who has inspired others through their leadership and efforts in addressing awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Student Merit Award: intended to recognize a NMSU student who represents the next generation of Human Resources leaders, has demonstrated scholastic achievement and commitment to a career in Human Resources. All details and nomination forms can be found here. https://snmshrm.org/shrm_awards Register today to attend this year’s Employment Law Update on September 22nd www.snmshrm.org |
1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, August 14, 2023. Artesia Public Schools first day in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Monday-Tuesday, Aug 14-15, 2023. Kindergarten Screening at Grand Heights
GRAND HEIGHTS MEET THE TEACHER
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 1-3pm, Grand Heights will be having their meet the teacher time.
CITY OF ARTESIA-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-PUBLIC MEETING
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6:00PM-7:30PM The City of Artesia is hosting its first public meeting for updating the Comprehensive plan. Please come and share your vision for the future of Artesia! The meeting will be held at the Artesia Recreation Center 612 N. Eighth Street. Click here to read the press release & click here to view the flyer.
MERCHANT MEET UP – THE 3RD WED OF EVERY MONTH
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 8:15am-9:00am. Meet for coffee at Kith & Kin. Tell your downtown merchant friends! Let’s build a network. Teamwork makes the dream work. Reminder: if you have graphics or sale info: please send the graphics to mainstreet@pvt.net or 575-703-0841.
2023 NEW MEXICO SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP
August 16-20, 2023. Presented by Creek Side Clays. Register online at www.Scorechaser.com Click here for all the details.
THE BIG DOWNTOWN KICK-OFF
Thursday, August 17, 2023 6-8pm Let’s kick off the Bulldog season by painting the town orange. Come to Artesia’s Main Street for game day gear, sports schedules, food, and fun! Meet and greet AHS student muralists at Artesia Arts & Cultural District’s newest student mural: City of Balloons, located in the alley behind Artesia Family Wellness Center. While you’re downtown, be sure to check out the Mape’s Mural Restoration in Heritage Walkway and the two new public art murals in Heritage Plaza! Click here to view the flyer. Or check them out online at https://www.facebook.com/artesia.mainstreet/.
1ST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN
Thursday, August 17, 2023. First day of kindergarten at Grand Heights
YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION
Now-Aug 18, 2023. Click here for all the details.
ZENCARE FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 10am-1pm come celebrate at 301 S. Roselawn. They will have food trucks, vitamin infusions, Botox, face painting, and vendors. Click here to view flyer.
YOGA ON MAINSTREET
Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 10:00am at 510 W. Main St. Artesia. Yoga with instructor Gloria Alaniz. $10 per class. Proceeds benefit Artesia Mainstreet, A 501(C)3 Nonprofit. Please bring water and a yoga mat. Hope to see you there!
STATE ISSUES LUNCHEON
Tuesday, August 22, 2023-Join Artesia Chamber of Commerce for lunch and a presentation from Paul Gessing of Rio Grande Foundation. We will have discussion about statewide issues that will be important in the next 30 day session and statewide elections in 2024, including economy, tax reform, and more. We will meet at Artesia Country Club, doors open at 11:45.
2023 FOOTBALL PROGRAM PRIZES
Dear Bulldog Football Supporter: The 2023 Season is about to begin. One of the Booster Club’s fundraisers for the football team is the sale of Programs before home games. Each home game 5 to 6 players sign the inside of the Programs and then if a fan purchases that Program, they win a prize. There are 5 home games this season. The Booster club is seeking some small donations from your business to use as prizes. Your business name will be announced over the Public Announcement system when the prizes are announced around the end of the 1st Quarter of every game. Any small donation would be greatly appreciated. Please call Anna Whitmire 575-626-7857 or Melissa Fuentes 575-915-2326 to collect prizes or if you have any ideas or questions. They want you to know, your support is greatly appreciated! Deadline is Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
THE 2ND ANNUAL BUDDY BUDDY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, August 26, 2023. Daniel Zamerron Memorial- 3 man scramble at The Artesia Country Club. Click here to view all the details and to register.
GUY PENROD CONCERT FUNDRAISER IN ROSWELL
Friday, August 31, 2023 The Historical Society for SENM in Roswell is hosting a Guy Penrod concert fundraiser in Roswell, at Grace Community Church. Call Amy at 575-915-4471 or email historydirector@outlook.com for more information.
DEVOTED WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY
It’s time to register for their Fall Semester of Bible Study! They are excited to be studying through the book of Exodus for the 2023/2024 school year! Their Bible Study meetings are on Monday Nights from 6:30-8:30pm at Faith Baptist Church in Artesia, NM in Room 112.
Head to the website bedevotedwomen.com to register today and get more info! Feel free to shoot them a message if you have any questions! They would love to chat with you! First meeting will be Monday, Sept 11, 2023.
ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S 2023 HEART WALK AND CARNIVAL
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. 8:00am-noon. Join AGH as they walk for heart health! There will be fun for the whole family. Click here to view the flyer.
WESST PRESENTS THEIR 7th ANNUAL GO LATINA! CONFERENCE
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. Click here for all the details. Click here for sponsorship details
AG INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, Sept 22-Saturday, Sept 23, 2023. At the Artesia Country Club. Click here for all the details.
THE 2ND ANNUAL ROYAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday & Saturday, September 29-30, 2023. A 3-man scramble put together to benefit The Pena Project, a local nonprofit organization. Click here for all the details.
RED DIRT BLACK GOLD- MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept 30, 2023 Get down, downtown. Join the Artesia Arts and Cultural District and Artesia MainStreet for live music, food trucks, beer garden, cornhole tournament, shopping, kid zone, and more! Free admission and a stellar line up. Music starts at 5:00 with Two of a Kind, The Justin Kemp Band, Sunny Sweeney, and headliner: The Randy Rogers Band. This event will take place at Heritage Plaza. For more information or to become a vendor visit https://www.reddirtblackgold.com/. or FB at https://www.facebook.com/reddirtblackgoldfestival/ click here to view the flyer.
*For info on the RDBG Cornhole Tournament click here .
CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 1:45pm-3:15pm Artesia High School in partnership with the Artesia Chamber of Commerce welcome you to take part in acareer fair. Register at this
link:https://forms.office.com/r/Daq6xusNqZor call AHS at 575-746-9816 or The Chamber at 575-746-2744.
AFFIRMING LIFE BANQUET
Thursday, Oct 12, 2023- The Pregnancy Help Center of Artesia is bringing special guest speakers, oldest son from Duck Dynasty Alan & his wife Lisa Robertson. This will be a special night of entertainment, dinner, dessert, ministry update and news. This is a fundraising event that will take place at the Artesia Country Club, doors open at 5:30pm. Be sure to reserve your spot now! To purchase tickets click the below link:
https://phca-life-affirming-banquet.ticketleap.com/affirming-life-banquet/
Also click here to see a flyer for the event.
