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NEW MEMBERS (DEC/JAN)
Coterra Energy- They operate in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, and Anadarko Basin. From Texas to Pennsylvania, their goal is to responsibly develop their 600,000 net acre footprint to generate reliable energy and consistent returns. www.coterra.com 432-557-0988
Mars Driving Academy- Is proud to be a part of the Artesia community. They are the only Artesia owned and operated, bulldog proud, driver’s ed school! In an effort to give back to the community, they are currently offering up to $150 off a driver’s ed class for 15-17 year olds. The next class will be starting soon and space is limited. So don’t wait! Stop by today and sign up at 315 W Washington Ave, Suite 1, here in Artesia. You can also visit them online at marsdrivingacademy.com and on Facebook, or call/text them at (575) 909-6025.
www.pecosvalleyproduction.com575-500-2781
Advanced Heart & Vascular Center of New Mexico- An Interventional Cardiologist practice headed by Dr. Amanda Ryan and her team, specializing in all cardiovascular procedures. Serving Carlsbad, Eddy County, and the entire Southeast New Mexico region. www.advancedheartnm.com 575-244-9284 info@advancedheartnm.com
Amani Aesthetics- At AMANI they have all of your skin and injectable needs! From Botox, Fillers, Lasers, HydraFacial, Acne Treatments, Facials, Vitamin Injections, IVs, Morpheus8, Laser Hair Removal, Medical Gym Memberships and Medical Weight Loss Programs! They take your aesthetic needs and health to the next level! They see patients in clinic and virtually for select services. Shania, is a trainer for injectables and skin health and offers 1:1 courses for those interested in joining the aesthetics industry – she also is a trainer for a large company training providers across New Mexico and West Texas. Her mission statement has always been set on ethical and results driven aesthetic procedures. Book your appointment today www.amaniaesthetics.com they are located at 107 N. 15th St. Artesia. shania@amaniaesthetics.com 575-736-2511
RIBBON CUTTINGS (DEC/JAN)
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Lucky Duck Grill – Open EVERYDAY! Mon-Sat 6AM-8PM & Sunday 6AM-2PM. Located inside Best Western at 2209 W. Main. 575-840-3320
Amani Aesthetics – located at 107 N. 15th St. Artesia. Book your appointment today! www.amaniaesthetics.com they are. shania@amaniaesthetics.com 575-736-2511
First Church Artesia -We celebrated their Grand Reopening as well as their 120th Anniversary with this special ribbon cutting! Located at 402 W. Grand Ave. www.artesiareformed.com Sunday Service 10:45AM
MAIN EVENT CAR SHOW & CRUISE
Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6, 2024-Join us for the 25th annual Main Event Car Show & Cruise in downtown Artesia. Click here for ALL the information! Sign up and pay online at www.CarShowPro.com Event ID #1672 or call the Chamber at 575-746-2744 or stop by the Chamber at 107 N. 1st St. Click here for food vendor application.
JASON WITTEN SPEAKING EVENT IN ARTESIA, NM
Saturday, April 13, 2024. Red Zone presents a night with 11 time Pro Bowl selection and two-time NFL All-Pro Jason Witten. 7:00PM at The Bulldog Pit located at 212 S. 13th St in Artesia. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Tickets are FREE but you MUST have one to get in the door. Tickets will be available at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce starting in February (107 N. 1st St Artesia). Call the Chamber at 575-746-2744 to reserve yours today. Click here for information about sponsoring this awesome event, many sponsorship opportunities come with a meet and greet! View flyer here .
WORLD FINANCE
Need help this tax season? Click here for more information.
ART DISPLAY AT THE OCOTILLO PERFORMING ART CENTER LOBBY
Art works by student mural artists Andrea Alvarado, Lily Heady, and Savana Watts are on display in the Ocotillo Performing Art Center lobby now through February. You’ve seen their work around town—now see what else they can do! Call the Artesia Arts Council for more information at 575.746.4212.
NEW ARTESIA COMMUNITY GUIDE IS HERE!!
The wait is finally over, check out the brand-new Artesia Community Guide here! https://www.focusnmdaily.com/editions/ACC/ACG2024/mobile/index.html
If you’d like a physical copy, feel free to swing by the Chamber to pick some up, or just let us know, and we’ll deliver some to you! We want to give a special THANK YOU to all our awesome supporters who purchased an ad in this edition. This version of the Community Guide will be in circulation for the next 2-3 years! Enjoy!
AGH NOW OFFERS PATIENT TRANSPORTATION
Artesia General Hospital now offers transportation for people with non-emergency medical needs. Every van is wheelchair accessible, and their friendly, certified drivers will meet you at your door and deliver you to your AGH appointments and services. Schedule your ride today. Vans are available from 7AM-5PM Mon-Fri. Call 575-736-8211 or email transportation@artesiageneral.com or go online at www.artesiageneral.com/transport For emergency situations, please call 911.
MARS DRIVING ACADEMY
Mars Driving Academy is proud to be a part of the Artesia community. They are the only Artesia owned and operated, bulldog proud, driver’s ed school! In an effort to give back to the community, they are currently offering up to $150 off a driver’s ed class for 15-17 year olds. The next class will be starting soon and space is limited. So don’t wait! Stop by today and sign up at 315 W Washington Ave, Suite 1, here in Artesia. You can also visit them online at marsdrivingacademy.com and on Facebook, or call/text them at (575) 909-6025.
MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR
Join Mayor Henry for Minute with the Mayor. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday or each month. 8:30am-9:30am at Kith & Kin Roasting Co. 105 N. 5th St. Artesia. Click here to view flyer.
ARTESIA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL-GRAND OPENING SPECIAL
Enroll is classes in February or March and receive $1,000 off tuition. Scholarships and financing available, classes start every 4 weeks. They are located at 3205 W. Main St Artesia. Call 575-247-1549 for more information! Click here to view flyer.
NM SENIOR OLYMPICS-SEEKING SENIORS 50+
Click here for all the details!
BOGO YOGA IN DOWNTOWN ARTESIA
Monday, Feb 12, 2024 bring your partner and you both get in for $5 total! Starts at 6:30 at 510 W. Main Street. Bring water and a mat. Regular yoga Monday Feb 19 & Feb 26 $5 per person, same time, same place.
ARTESIA’S ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
February 1, 2024- March 1, 2024. The Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center Hosts Artesia’s Quilters’ Guild Annual Quilt Show . Mon.-Sat. 9AM-4PM. 505 W. Richardson Ave.
*A Quilters Reception* Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 1PM-3PM-refreshments will be provided. Click here for more information.
ADVANCED HEART & VASCULAR CENTER OF NM-HEART HUDDLE
On Tuesday, Feb 6th & Tuesday, Feb 20th Advanced Heart & Vascular Center of New Mexico will be having Heart Huddles from 6PM-7PM. These are small support group meetings for community members to find out more information about Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure. These meetings will take place at 1619 Skyline Circle, Suite A in Carlsbad. For more information click here or email t.wacker@advancedheartnm.com
COFFEE, CONVOS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 12:45PM at Kith & Kin, Artesia Mainstreet will be hosting our NM Economic Development Department and Mike Young with Creative Startups as they go around the state to get input for the Creative Industries Division. The goal is to help make creative livelihoods more available, sustainable, and dependable for more people across the state! Please join them for some coffee and great conversation to help add to their research with Creative Startups.
RECYCLED ART SHOW
February 8-24, 2024. Applications are available from Artesia Clean and Beautiful or the Artesia Public Library. The projects will be on display in the promenade of the library. Contact Artesia Clean and Beautiful at 748-3192 for more information.
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:30pm-8:30pm. $35 per person. Small classes, limited space. Reserve a space quick! Click here for all the details.
OPEN HOUSE-HEART HEALTH MONTH CELEBRATION
Friday, February 9, 2024 Advanced Heart and Vascular Center of New Mexico will be holding an open house for their new Cardiovascular clinic and ASC Dr. Ryan just opened in Carlsbad. This event will take place at 1619 Skyline Circle, Suite A in Carlsbad from 4PM-7PM. During this event, they are also holding a luminary event to show their support for survivors or those who have lost loved ones to heart disease. Luminaries at $10 each. Proceeds will go to Partners in Heart Health.
NM WORKFORCE CONNECTION 2024 COMMUNITY PARTNERS MEETING
Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10AM. Click here for all the details.
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
February 9th & 10th 2024 Harvest fellowship will be hosting a marriage conference. Check them out on Facebook or at www.harvestfellowshipartesia.com under events.
WOMEN FOR A BETTER ARTESIA
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12PM at the Country Club. Are you a woman? Great, join us for lunch (every month) and learn about how women are striving to make a better Artesia. Follow their Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3087098561558983
MR. HO’S ORCHESTROTICA QUINTET
Thursday, February 15, 2024. Come out and see this awesome show at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center located at 310 W. Main St. 7:00PM. Presale: Adults $35/Students $25. Purchase your tickets at www.artesiaartscouncil.com. Click here to view flyer.
ARTESIA WOMEN OF IMPACT 2024
Women for a Better Artesia is pleased to announce the inaugural Artesia Women of Impact, designed to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women who have significantly impacted the well-being and development of our community. This initiative aims to highlight the achievements and leadership of women who have gone above and beyond to create positive change and inspire others. Nominate someone today! Nominations open until February 16, 2024. https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe63avX6FxY1n…/viewform
Eligibility Criteria
* Nominee must be a woman residing in Artesia.
* Contributions should have a direct and positive impact on the community.
*Nominee must be 18 as of January 1, 2024.
Nomination categories include women in the following industries: Athletics, Creative/Arts, Elected Official, Education, Entrepreneur, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Philanthropy/Non-Profit.
A panel of community leaders and representatives will review the nominations and select individuals based on the depth and breadth of their contributions, leadership qualities, and the lasting impact of their work. The selected women will be honored and recognized at a special event dedicated to celebrating their achievements.
Online nomination form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe63avX6FxY1n…/viewform
PDF form: https://www.womenforartesianm.org/women-impact or can be picked up at Artesia Chamber, Artesia Daily Press, or KSVP Radio Station.
CARLSBAD CO-OP FATHER/DAUGHTER MASQUERADE BENEFIT BALL
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Father/Daughter Masquerade Benefit Ball is open to the public at Boys and Girls Club Hall -206 E. Pecan Carlsbad, NM. They are offering dinner before the dance. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Dance is 6-9 pm. Pricing starts at $30 per couple for Dance and $60 per couple for Dinner and Dance. Click here for more information. Click here to view the sponsorship flyer. They are looking for sponsors and catering for this event. Please see below links, one is to purchase tickets and the other is for sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship Link – https://form.jotform.com/233639045398062
Ticket Link – https://form.jotform.com/233454500441143
GRIEF SHARE
Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 4-6PM at Harvest Fellowship (2307 W. Main St) 575-746-6195. GriefShare is a support group for anyone who has experienced a loss of a loved one. This starts Feb 18th and will continue every Sunday evening. Childcare available. Learn more at www.harvestfellowshipartesia.com
KIDS CARNIVAL AT THE ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
Monday, February 19, 2024 from 1pm-5pm, at the Aquatic Center located at 711 Bowman Dr. This event is for kids ages 5-12yr. $65 per kid. 30 kids max. Kids carnival includes swimming /water activities, games, carnival themed arts and kraft’s, and a movie Games : corn hole, ring toss, lucky duck pond, pin the tail on the donkey Arts&Krafts : rock painting, paper clowns, paper plate animal shaping. They will provide hotdogs, chips, popcorn, cupcakes OR animal crackers and Capri suns. What you need to bring: swimwear and towel. Call AAC @575-746-8525 to sign up!
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Glenn Miller Orchestra will be performing at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center at 7:00PM. Presale ticket prices are $25 for adults and $15 for children K-12. Purchase tickets today at www.artesiaartscouncil.com. Click here to view flyer.
2024 LIGHT OF HOPE GALA-EDDY COUNTY CASA
Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 6:00PM. Click here for all the details. Tickets and Registration available at https://onecau.se/eddycountycasa. Click here to view Eddy County CASA’s February Newsletter.
CARLSBAD’S JOB FAIR
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 3-6PM. Click here for all the details.
MAINSTREET MERCHANT MEET UP
Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 8:30AM at Kith and Kin. If you are a merchant on Mainstreet you need to be here. Call Artesia Mainstreet for more information 575-703-0841.
MARCH-IVERSARY
A month-long celebration for the tenth anniversary of the Artesia Public Library! More info coming soon!
RYAN STEVENSON IN CONCERT
Friday, March 1, 2024 come enjoy a great night of worship at Catalyst Church (1302 W. Hermosa) show starts at 7PM. General Admission $20/VIP with a meet and greet $35. Tickets are available online here. Seating is limited so hurry and get yours before they’re gone! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshowops.co%2Fe%2F195%2Fryan-stevenson-gospel-nights-unplugged%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2G7Z8MibfSkUHDPHik_B0yVMcpEU60itfabZ-u3jrcJu_AMvucDkyLExI&h=AT0ch9Um2s30nMl4oZreJ2u0psDPIiDXh2RrZ38uw_rQqa9GyRHDyOGOfSDP1tRGgjDbvxBM2Ze5uVGTRRVZ_HcZd-4hXusZS52ZMR_dKxSUILcGS58rYyD-Dnio4r3Txg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1X6wYlohRORKFj4hwdvN9Pw1Rr7lmQh6sBA2L6XB4wug7749HY6rDR7xJU-uAtw-utMQSnM-pN6ecQPVgBZwGLwS3QWMhbQWz3tAPU8O8PNGrPbzLLBLV_8QEQ1bl812lHQcdxO5MkGzbc9EnGpibdPuhKuOHY6HZTdsnCH4c0YGEm3OkpY9HXkXUqyU43_eZAgmmxk7T7
ROUGH CUT MEN’S CONFERENCE
March 1ST & 2ND 2024 Harvest fellowship will be hosting a men’s conference. Check them out on Facebook or at www.harvestfellowshipartesia.com under events.
MARCH FOR THE ARTS-GARAGE SALE & BATTLE OF THE FOOD TRUCKS!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 beginning at 8AM. Head out to 310 W. Main St. to check out all the treasures! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/748782590531073?ref=newsfeed for ALL the details of this amazing event. Or visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com
“THE BREAK IN”-A COMEDY PLAY & FUNDRAISER
Friday, March 15, 2024 at 6pm at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W Main St. $30 Adults/$15 K-12 grades. This fundraiser includes a Cocktail Hour before the performance. Click here for all the details https://www.facebook.com/events/3632284870423739/?ref=newsfeed or visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRING BREAK
March 18-22, 2024
SPRING BREAK SPLASH CAMP AT THE ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
March 18-22, 2024 from 8am-3pm at the Aquatic Center 711 Bowman Dr. This camp is for kids ages 5-12yr. $100 per child. 30 kids max. Activities will include- swimming, games, and water themed arts and crafts. They will provide snacks, drinks, and all the water 😉 What do you need to bring : swimwear, towel, and lunch. Call AAC @575-746-8525 to sign up!
CASEY WHITE FOUNDATION SMOKING CLAY SHOOT
Saturday, March 23, 2024. Eddy County Shooting Range 131 Firehouse Rd. Lake Arthur, NM. Click here for all the details.
FLEETWOOD MASK-THE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE
Friday, April 5, 2024 AT 7pm at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W. Main St. Presale: $40 Adults/$20 K-12 Grade. Click here for all the details https://www.facebook.com/events/892856489299605/?ref=newsfeed or visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com
MAIN EVENT CAR SHOW & CRUISE
Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6, 2024-Join us for the 25th annual Main Event Car Show & Cruise in downtown Artesia. Click here for ALL the information! Sign up and pay online at www.CarShowPro.com Event ID #1672 or call the Chamber at 575-746-2744 or stop by the Chamber at 107 N. 1st St. Click here for food vendor application.
ARTESIA DOWNTOWN LION’S CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Artesia Country Club. Click here for all the details.
JASON WITTEN SPEAKING EVENT IN ARTESIA, NM
Saturday, April 13, 2024. Red Zone presents a night with 11 time Pro Bowl selection and two-time NFL All-Pro Jason Witten. 7:00PM at The Bulldog Pit located at 212 S. 13th St in Artesia. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Tickets are FREE but you MUST have one to get in the door. Tickets will be available at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce starting in February (107 N. 1st St Artesia). Call the Chamber at 575-746-2744 to reserve yours today. Click here for information about sponsoring this awesome event, many sponsorship opportunities come with a meet and greet! View flyer here .
THE DOO-WAH RIDERS
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7PM at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W. Main St. Click here for all the details https://www.facebook.com/events/1095446985020253/?ref=newsfeed or visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com
NM SENIOR OLYMPICS-ERNESTO RAMOS STATE SUMMER GAMES
June 12-16, 2024 in Las Cruces. Qualifier for Nationals. Click here for more information.
