Chamber Chat for July 24, 2023
QUARTERBACK CLUB – ARTESIA BULLDOG FOOTBALL
Tuesday, July 25, 2023-First meeting of the season! Meetings will take place at Bulldog Bowl (enter through the SE corner of fieldhouse). This is your chance to get in on all the action and be part of this amazing tradition! With record breaking numbers of kiddos participating in the Bulldog Football program this year, the Quarterback Club is in need of more “Quarterback Dads” not sure what that means? Click here to read all about this amazing group of men and the longstanding tradition that is Quarterback Club. https://artesianews.com/news/sports/quarterback-club-has-long-tradition-of-forging-dad-son-relationships/ Contact QB Club President Ben Valenzuela at 575-513-2903 for more information. Feel free to bring a friend or 2 or 3! It’s Great to be a Bulldog and a Blessing to be a Quarterback Dad! Go Dogs!
BULLDOG BEGINNINGS BREAKFAST
Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7am. At the Artesia Admin Building, 301 Bulldog Blvd. Please plan to join us as we welcome the newest staff of the Bulldog Family to Artesia Public Schools. We would like to spoil these new hires with breakfast, goodies from local businesses and introduce them to everything Artesia has to offer .We still have about 20 new staff members that need to be sponsored. If you would like to sponsor a new staff member’s breakfast and or provide some goodies call the chamber or just drop them off. Click here for all the details. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 575.746.2744 ASAP
CLAYS CRUSHER FUN SHOOT
Saturday, Aug 26, 2023. Join the Artesia Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary of this awesome shoot! Click here to view all the details.
ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER IS HIRING
The Artesia Aquatic Center is looking for a new General Manager and would like it to be a local person. Click this link for more information https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/sportadvisory/jobs/2960339-112919
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now”! Join them for a full two months of summer Reading activities, programs, and special performances. Click here for more information. They have Summer Reading Programs planned for Children, Teens, and Adults! See the July Calendar of Events for all library programs and events. Follow the library on Facebook or Instagram.
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL
-Monday, July 24-Friday, July 28, 2023-O.C.T. Auditions for the Edgar Allan Poe Afterlife Radio Show.
-Monday, July 31-Friday, Aug 4, 2023 Theatre Camp with professional actress Whitney Wegman will be held at the Artesia Arts Council. Classes in Imagination & Improv, Improv & Clowning, and Auditioning & Basic Acting will be held for ages 5-adult. For more information/to register: www.artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575.746.4212 Clown noses are NOT optional!
– Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7pm. At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Pre-Sale $55, week of $65. www.artesiaartscouncil.com/heartbyheart
-Click here to view summer activities available to kiddos through the Artesia Arts Council.
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.
EDDY COUNTY FAIR BOOKS
Your official Eddy County Fair Books are at the Chamber. Stop by and grab yours today- 107 N. 1st St.
LARGEST SUNFLOWER CONTEST
Click here for all the details!
CLARY SAGE JULY HOURS
Clary Sage is the super cute shop inside Artesia Family Wellness located at 412 W. Main St. Their July hours will be: Wed-Fri 10am-6pm
WOMEN’S LIFE SUMMER SESSION
Every Thursday at 6:30pm First Church Artesia 402 W. Grand Ave. Click here to view flyer.
MEN’S LIFE SUMMER SESSION
Every Thursday at 6:30pm First Church Artesia 402 W. Grand Ave. Click here to view flyer.
SPENCER THEATER (RUIDOSO) SUMMER SCHEDULE
Click here to view https://spencertheater.com/
YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION
July 9-Aug 18, 2023. Click here for all the details.
STUFF THE BUS-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
July 17-31, 2023. Click here for all the details. The chamber is also a drop off location!
ZENCARE FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 located at 301 S. Roselawn. Food trucks, vitamin infusions, Botox, face painting, and vendors.
78TH ANNUAL EDDY COUNTY FAIR
July 25-29, 2023. Click here to see the schedule of events!
7/26-Uncle Kracker
7/27-Faith and Family night-Cochran & Co
7/28-Smokin’ Hot Bull Riding
7/28-Tell Runyan/Kyle Park
Tickets are no longer being sold online but will be available at the gate, $15 per person
EDDY COUNTY FAIR 4H & FFA JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION ADD ONS
If you are interested in contributing, please click here .
MEET & GREET FOR THE NEW APS SUPERINTENDENT
Thursday, July 27, 2023. The Artesia School Board is inviting our community to meet our new Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Darian Jaramillo. This event will take place from 6:30-7:30pm at the Artesia Public Schools Administration Office located at 301 Bulldog Boulevard. Finger foods will be served. Click here to view the flyer.
BULLDOG FOOTBALL YOUTH SKILLS & DRILLS CAMP
Friday, July 28, 2023. Join the Artesia High School Football players for their annual Skills & Drills Camp. This camp is for grades 1st-6th. Registration will take place at Bulldog Bowl from 6:30pm-7:00pm, camp will take place from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Cost is $25 shirt included. Click here to view the flyer.
TOLLE/JACKSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, July 29, 2023. Call Juan at the Jimenez Pro Shop at The Artesia Country Club for more information 575-746-6732
EDDY COUNTY FAIR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE
Saturday, July 29, 2023. Drawing will be held at the Jr. Livestock Sale. See attached flyer here for all of the details plus a list of locations where you can purchase tickets. Note-tickets are also available for purchase at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.
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.
GRAND HEIGHTS MEET THE TEACHER
Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Grand Heights will be having their meet the teacher time on Wednesday afternoon after they screen all the kids.
1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, August 14, 2023. Artesia Public Schools first day in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 a career fair . Register at this
link: https://forms.office.com/r/Daq6xusNqZ or 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.
Have a great week!!
Nicole “Coxy” Maupin
Artesia Chamber of Commerce
107 N. 1st Street
575.746.2744
artesiachamber.com
Facebook: @ArtesiaChamber
Insta: @ArtesiaCoC
It’s Great To Be A Bulldog!
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
