Chamber Chat for Monday, March 17, 2025
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MAIN EVENT CAR SHOW & CRUISE
March 28-29, 202 | Heritage Plaza, Western Bank & Surrounding Streets
Join Artesia Car Enthusiasts, Artesia Chamber, and Artesia MainStreet for a fun-filled, family-friendly car show featuring cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and tractors from the 1910s to the 2020s. Enjoy food trucks, music, and friendly competition! Call 575.746.2744 for more information!
Register your vehicle: carshowpro.com/events/view/2231
Sponsor the event: artesiachamber.com or view form here.
2025 SUMMER ACTIVITIES FAIR
May 6, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | Artesia Administration Building – 301 Bulldog Blvd.
is a one stop shop for parents to 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 reserve your booth space now!
Click here for the organization application!
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESMENT – ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL (AGH)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Green Chile Café, Room B
Join AGH to review the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey results with consultants. Your insights are valuable in addressing community health needs. If you can’t attend, please send a colleague.
RSVP: kghadiali@artesiageneral.com for proper food preparation as lunch will be provided.
LARGEST SUNFLOWER CONTEST
Plant Now! | Eddy County Fair
Plant your sunflowers now and enter the Largest Sunflower Contest at the Eddy County Fair! Open to all ages and skill levels, entries will be judged by the largest diameter seedhead. Winners in both adult and youth categories will receive a $50 gift card to Heirloom Acres.
Entry Dates: July 23 – July 25, 2025
Location: Eddy County Fairgrounds, 3402 S. 13th St., Community Building
Deadline: Must be entered by Friday to be considered.
APS SPRING BREAK
March 17-21, 2025
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday (Next: 3/18, 4/1) | 6:30–7:30 PM
Artesia Healthcare & Rehab, 1402 Gilchrist Ave
RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006
TEEN NERF WAR
March 19, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Artesia Public Library
Teens vs. Artesia Police Department in the ultimate Nerf battle to capture the flag!
Equipment provided, 6th-12th grade only. Doors lock at 6:15 PM.
Click here to view the flyer!
ME & BILLY—RIDIN’, SHOOTIN’, & SINGIN’ WITH BILLY THE KID
March 22, 2025 | 2:30 PM | Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main
The Artesia Arts Council & New Mexico Humanities Council present Ralph Estes as he brings Billy the Kid’s story to life through music and storytelling. Free event.
More info: 575-746-4212 | artesiaartscouncil.com
Click here to view the flyer.
CIVIL STRATEGIC CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES
March 22-23, 2025
For more information contact:
Israel Bush: 575-703-5943
Jeremiah Bush: 575-520-5494
Click here to view flyer.
UPCOMING APS PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
March 24, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Topic: DD Waiver, Mi Via Waiver & Special Olympics
Presenter: Joyce Munoz (J & J Home Health Care)
April 21, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Topic: Graduation Pathways
Presenters: Halee Goff & Rhea Lynn Kaufman (AHS Principals)
All sessions will take place at the Artesia Bulldog Administration Bldg. (301 Bulldog Blvd.)
POTTER’S HOUSE MIRACLE REVIVAL
March 24-28, 2025 | 7:00 PM nightly
The Potter’s House Christian Center, 1302 W. Chisum Ave
Click here for more information.
OASIS WOMEN’S SERVICES ANNUAL BANQUET
March 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Artesia Country Club
Join Oasis Women’s Services for their annual banquet.
Hear from keynote speaker & former Veteran US Navy Seal, Chad Williams.
Reserve table or seat at https://friendsofoasis.com
For more information contact ngwynne@artesiapregnancy.com or 575-736-6400
PRCA RODEO DAYS, CITY OF CHAMPIONS
March 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM – Rodeo Days Ribbon Cutting at Eddy County Fairgrounds
March 27-29, 2025 – Enjoy food, vendors, and plenty of rodeo action at the City of Champions PRCA Rodeo Days! Fun for the whole family!
Click here for the flyer.
2025 WOMEN OF IMPACT NOMINATIONS – NOW OPEN!
Nominate by March 28, 2025
Recognize the incredible women making a difference in Artesia! Nominate someone who inspires you for the 2025 Women of Impact Awards.
Submit your nomination: forms.gle/wi4oJtzSNGkNYrgH6
All winners and nominees will be honored at the Women of Impact Awards on May 15, 2025. More details coming soon!
MAIN EVENT PAINT PARTY
March 29, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM | Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St.
Join the Artesia Arts Council for a creative afternoon at the Main Event Paint Party! Instructor Kirsten Mauritsen will guide participants in creating themed artwork, with other design options available as well.
For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575-746-4212.
Click here to view the flyer.
EDDY COUNTY RECYCLED ART SHOW
March 14-29, 2025 | Artesia Public Library, 205 W. Quay Ave
Explore creative artworks made from recycled materials. For more information, visit the Artesia Public Library’s calendar.
12TH ANNUAL SMOKIN’ CLAY SHOOT
March 29, 2025 | Hosted by the Casey White Foundation
Sign up online: givebutter.com/KXJGer
For paper sign-up, email: caseywhitefoundation@gmail.com or call Tabatha at 575-308-3892
Enjoy long-range competition, shooting games, raffles, door prizes, lunch, and camaraderie. Youth competition added this year!
THE ANNUAL QUILTER’S EXHIBIT
March 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center
Enjoy a stunning showcase of talent and skill by members of the Quilters Guild.
Free admission!
For more information, visit: artesiamuseum.org
ARTESIA LIONS CLUB / MY ASHLEAH FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, April 4, 2025 | Banquet at the Artesia Country Club
Dinner, Auction, and Guest Speakers Kevin Sorbo & Michael Joiner
Tickets available via sponsorships or $50/person. For tickets, contact the Artesia Chamber at 575-746-2744
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Golf Tournament at Artesia Country Club
Shotgun start at 9:00 AM | 3-man scramble
To register, call the ACC Pro Shop at 575-746-6732
Click here to view the flyer
Go to https://myashleah.org/annual-golf-tournament-banquet/ to purchase tickets online.
NMSU SPRING GAME AT THE BULLDOG BOWL
April 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM
New Mexico State Football is coming to Artesia for their 2025 Spring Game.
Click here to view flyer.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS AT HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
April 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM | 2307 W. Main St.
Kevin & Sam Sorbo will share insights on their faith journey and upcoming projects.
BONE & JOINT – SAVE THE DATE
April 8, 2025 | Artesia General Hospital | 4:30 PM
Join the Bone & Joint Destination Center for their 10 year celebration.
Click here to view the flyer!
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT – THE PENA PROJECT & TOP DOG CORNHOLE
April 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Artesia Country Club
Join us for a Cornhole Tournament with $100 per team and over $1k in prizes! All proceeds benefit The Pena Project.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
See flyer here for more information!
RED ZONE WITH ALEC INGOLD
April 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM | The Bulldog Pit – 212 S. 13th St.
Red Zone presents a night with Alec Ingold, fullback for the Miami Dolphins.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, no tickets required
Click here to view the flyer.
ABIDE WOMEN’S RETREAT HOSTED BY DEVOTED MINISTRIES
April 11-13, 2025 | Sacramento Camp and Conference Center, Sacramento, NM
Cost: $275
To register, TEXT “ABIDE” to 68878.
DANCING WITH THE STARS (OF EDDY COUNTY)
April 18, 2025 | Walter Gerrells Performing Arts & Exhibition Center, Carlsbad
Support Allyson Joy, our hometown star and owner of Heirloom Acres and Associate Publisher of Focus Magazines, in this exciting competition! Contestants are raising funds for the United Way of Eddy County.
Tickets: $50 each
Donate to your favorite dancer or purchase a ticket to attend this fun event!
Click here for sponsorship information.
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO GIVING DAY
April, 25, 2025 | Click here and here to learn more about this awesome event.
ART SHOW
March 3–April 25, 2025 | Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St.
The Artesia Arts Council hosts Cindy Rhodes in the gallery.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – ROADRUNNER FOODBANK
April 26, 2025 | 10:00 – 1:30 PM | Artesia High School
The Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico is looking for volunteers to help with their Artesia Pop-Up. The event will start at 11:00 AM and need help with registration and loading bulk boxes of food into vehicles.
UNITED WAY OF EDDY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
April 30, 2025 | 5:00 PM | 116 S. Canyon St. Carlsbad, NM
Complete the application & deliver to the United Way of Eddy County or email to director@uweddyco.org
Deadline: April 30, 2025 by 5:00 PM
Click here to view Scholarship Application
DIABETES COOKING CLASSES – KITCHEN CREATIONS
May 12, 2025 | 4:00 – 6:30 PM | 1304 W. Stevens St. Carlsbad, NM 88220
Join the Eddy County extension office for FREE diabetes cooking classes.
Upcoming Dates: May 15, May 19, May 22
Call 575-887-6595 or visit kitchencreations.nmsu.edu
Click Here to view the flyer!
MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month | 8:30–9:30 AM
Kith & Kin Roasting Co., 105 N. 5th St.
All are welcome!
ARTESIA SENIOR CENTER – MARCH 2025 SCHEDULE
Click here to see the March 2025 Artesia Senior Center Schedule.
GUADALUPE CHRISTIAN CAMP NEWSLETTER
Read all about it here!
For upcoming events, click here!
EDDY COUNTY NEWSLETTER
Click here to read the Jan-March 2025 Eddy County Newsletter.
DESERT SKIES TANNING
315 W. Washington Ave. Suite D
Come get your glow on! | Call 575-736-2383 (office) or 575-909-4055 (cell)
Check out the flyer here !
ARTESIA COUNTRY CLUB 2025 GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Click here to view
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE MARCH
Click here for the FULL MARCH SCHEDULE.
Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
All APL programs are free and open to the public.
