Chamber Chat for May 14, 2024 

EDDY COUNTY VOTING GUIDE 2024 
Click here for more information.

2024 SUMMER ACTIVITES FAIR 
May 16, 2024 from 3:00pm-5:30pm at the Artesia Administration Bldg-301 Bulldog Blvd. This is a one stop shop for parents to come see what activities are available to kiddos this summer! Get them signed up for a fun filled summer break! Also, if you are part of an organization and would like to advertise at this event click here to fill out the application.
 
2024 ARTESIA WOMEN OF IMPACT AWARDS 
Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00pm Cocktail Hour/ 7:00pm Awards Ceremony. This event will take place at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main St.) Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/wfbaImpact Cocktail attire.
 
NO SCHOOL-APS 
Friday, May 17, 2024-Spring Sports Day
 
BLOOD DRIVE 
Friday, May 17, 2024 from 8am-12pm at Penasco Valley Telephone Coop. 4011 w. Main. Click here to view flyer.   

OUTDOOR POOL SOFT OPENING WEEKEND-ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER 
May 18th & 19th Open 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm.

FIRST AID, AED, & CPR TRAINING (4 DATES)
Click HERE for more information!

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS @ ZENCARE FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 
May 20-May 21, 2024 Click here for all the details.
 
ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY 
Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ 7:30PM Bulldog Bowl

APS-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 
Friday, May 24, 2024 early release!

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF ARTESIA REC CENTER
Friday, May 24, 2024 is the DEADLINE to apply. Click here for more information. www.artesianm.gov/596/jobs have questions call 575-748-0888.

OUTDOOR POOL OPENS DAILY-ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER 
Beginning Saturday, May 25th! 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm.

OILFIELD CENTENNIAL ART SHOW
An Oilfield Centennial Art Show will be hosted by the Artesia Arts Council June-August, with entries accepted May 28-31 during business hours.  All media are welcome and must reflect the “Oil & Gas Industry” theme.  For a complete set of entry guidelines, stop by the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main) or contact education@artesiaartscouncil.com. Click here for all the details.

MEMORIAL DAY GOLF SCRAMBLE 
Monday, May 27, 2024 Call Juan for more information 575-746-6732
 
HERMOSA DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH-BIBLE STUDIES 
Hermosa Drive Baptist Church will be offering 2 Bible Studies starting May 29th. The Studies will be: The book of James (12 Weeks) & Do Well – the Crown Biblical Financial Study (10 Weeks) The studies will be on Wednesday evenings starting at 5:45pm. All are invited to attend.  Address is 2407 W. Hermosa

ARTESIA SEADOGS SUMMER SWIM TEAM
June 4th-July 25th 2024. Ages 6-15 Click here for all the details.  
 
OIL PATCH MARKET-FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET
Artesia farmers and makers market kicks off Tuesday, June 4th at 5:30pm. It will be every Tuesday throughout the summer 5:30pm-Dark. This event will take place at The Derrick Floor (519 W. Main St.) https://www.artesiamainstreet.com/farmers-market. Click here to view the flyer.
 
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST PROGRAM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 will be the first day of the next class. Artesia General Hospital Advanced Learning Center presents a certified phlebotomist program. Become a nationally certified phlebotomist in 8 weeks. Registration is now open. For more information and to apply click here . Or visit https://artesiageneral.co/phlebotomy or call 575-736-8178.

10th ANNUAL ARTESIA BAND BOOSTERS SPORTING CLAY SHOOT 
Saturday, June 8, 2024 registration at 7:00am, shooting starts at 8:30am. Creek Side Clays Shooting Range 131 N. Fire House Rd. Cottonwood, NM. Click here for all the details. Register here!

VARSITY ACADEMY 2024 SUMMER CAMP DATES ANNOUNCED:
Camp 1: June 10th -14th
Camp 2: June 24th -27th
Camp 3: July 8th -11th
All camps are $105 and cover martial arts, team and confidence building, and basic body movement/health concepts. All camps run Monday-Thursday from 8am-2pm, snack provided. Students only need to bring water and a lunch. Register online at https://www.varsityacademyartesia.com/shop/p/vasummer24

CITY OF CHAMPIONS PRO RODEO 
June 13, 14 & 15, 2024 7pm nightly at the Artesia Horst Council Arena within the Eddy County Fairgrounds (3402 S. 13th St.) $12 at the gate, kids 12 & under are FREE. Click here for more details.
 
OPEN HOUSE-ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER 
Friday, June 14, 2024 10:30am-Noon. Learn about the services they provide. Tour the facility, meet their friendly staff. Snacks and beverages will be provided served in the rose garden. Please RSVP to Helen at 575-308-2076. Click here to view the flyer.

PERMIAN BASIN CELEBRATION- 100 YEARS OF OIL & GAS 
June 14 & 15, 2024 SAVE THE DATE! We look forward to spending this super special weekend celebrating 100 years of Oil & Gas with you in Artesia! See our Schedule of Events here! Sponsorship opportunity details here . Oilfield Cookoff Registration details here . Food Vendor application here . Parade entry form here . Live Music headliner Bart Crow .
 
SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE AQUATIC CENTER
Mark your calendars to enjoy this community event . Check out their Facebook page for more info: June 29, July 27, &August 10.

CROUCH PHAC BUSINESS CLOSING
Read their letter here . Their building will be for lease if you or anyone you know is interested.

EDDY COUNTY FAIR BOOKS ARE AT THE CHAMBER!
Stop by the Chamber and pick yours up today 107 N. 1st St.
 
DOWNTOWN MURAL PROGRAM- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Please see attached information for Artesia Arts & Cultural District’s Downtown Mural Program Request for Proposal and attached application.

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. 

ABC & 123 PRESCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING CONTRACTS FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Click here for more information or call Carrie McCaleb at 575-703-6304.

ARTESIA CLASSICAL ACADEMY IS HIRING
Artesia Classical Academy is growing, and they have a need for more teachers for the 2024-2025 academic year. They can now offer competitive salaries.  Would you like the freedom to teach children how to learn instead of teaching them what to learn?  Would you like to walk alongside supportive parents and together help develop the person their child will become? Would you like to be able to base teaching in all subjects on God’s Word?  Teaching and learning can be so refreshing and rewarding! Contact them to see if Artesia Classical would be a good fit for you!  For more information, please call Amy Scroggin at 575-988-3240 and/or fill out the attached application. Click here for more details. Click here to see the job application.
 
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-MAY
Click here for their FULL MAY SCHEDULE!
Also-Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm (age 18+) Oil Field Clean Up STEM for Adults.
*All of their programs are free and open to the public.
Please visit their website for more information.
www.artesianm.gov/library

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