Chamber Chat for Oct 28, 2024
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EARLY VOTING INFO
Early voting is available now through this Saturday 11/2/24 which will be the last day for early voting. Head over to the Eddy County Clerk’s Office located at 602 S. 1st St. in Artesia to vote early. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm & Saturday 8am-4pm. 575-746-2541. Click here for more voter information.
BALLOONS AND TUNES
Friday, Nov 1st-Sunday, Nov 3rd, 2024. Artesia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate 41 years of the hot air balloon rally in Artesia, New Mexico! We kick things off Friday, November 1 with Balloons, Bands, and Brews, a super fun downtown event at the corner of 5th & Texas featuring the AHS Marching band, and AHS Cheerleaders as well as live music from a few local bands! Meet the balloon pilots, see the balloon mural, enjoy food trucks, live music, and fire concert! Click here for more info.
Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, join us at sunrise at Eagle Draw Park to watch hot air balloons lift over Artesia! All events weather permitting! Find out all the details at ArtesiaChamber.com.
WHERE’S WALDO SPEND LOCAL SCAVENGER HUNT!
The Artesia Chamber of Commerce has hidden 53 Waldo’s all over Artesia at participating Chamber Member Businesses. The public can start hunting and collecting the Waldo’s today (Thursday Oct 24-Thursday Oct 31.) When you find a Waldo GRAB IT and bring it to the Chamber at 107 N. 1st St. We will be giving out $10 Chamber Bucks per each Waldo turned into us! You will also be entered into a drawing for the grand prize of $250 Chamber Bucks!!
Here is a full list of all the participating chamber member businesses to help you to know where to head next as you hunt for ALL the Waldos!!
Be sure to watch our fun promo videos on our Facebook page!
BENEFIT FOR GRAMMY’S HOUSE
Now – Nov 20, 2024 Join First American Bank for a fall gathering to benefit Grammy’s House by donating supplies and non-perishable food items listed on the attached flyer.
ARTESIA RECREATION CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
October 29, 2024 at 1:00pm at 711 Bowman Dr. just south of the Aquatic Center. Click here to view flyer.
TRUNK OR TREAT @ CATALYST
October 31, 2024 5:30PM-7:30pm at the corner of 13th & Hermosa. See more details on their Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1678252569605830?ref=newsfeed.
AT THE MOVIES SERMON SERIES AT HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
Sundays in November at 9:30am, Harvest Fellowship (2307 W. Main St.) invites you to join them in a new sermon series called At The Movies. It’s movies like you’ve never seen before! Finding spiritual truths in modern movies! Click here to view poster. Learn more about Harvest Fellowship at https://www.hftogether.com/
WALK FOR A BRIGHTER DAY
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00am. Eagle Draw parking lot across from 8th St. Come walk around Eagle Draw while watching the hot air balloons launch with Miss New Mexico Teen Volunteer: Adalyn Troost! Let’s help bring suicide awareness together and make it a brighter day. Click here for all the details.
CHESTER NEZ; WWII NAVAJO CODE TALKER
Monday, November 4, 2024 This event will take place at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main St.) This program is FREE and open to the public and was made possible with support from the New Mexico Humanities Council. Click here for more info.
UNITED WAY OF EDDY COUNTY OFFICE HOURS AT CASA IN ARTESIA
Beginning Nov. 5, the United Way of Eddy County will have staffed office hours at the CASA office located at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday. You will also be able to apply for United Way services at this location during all regular business hours. Come visit the United Way of Eddy County at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia to learn more about these services.
NATIONAL ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 5, 2024. No School APS. Click here for more voter information. Visit www.nmvote.org for voting location info. Get out and Vote!
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday (11/5,11/19 and so on) from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.
DESERT WILLOW WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER RAFFLE
November 7, 2024 drawing will take place for a UTV Raffle, tickets are $10.00 each or 6 for $50. Click here for more information.
OIL PATCH MARKET-FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET
Market will continue through the remainder of the year on the second Saturday of the month. This event will take place at The Derrick Floor (519 W. Main St.) Next dates will be Nov 9th & Dec 14th 9:00am start time. For more details click here https://www.artesiamainstreet.com/farmers-market.
1ST ANNUAL VETERANS MISSION ARTESIA 5K FUN RUN/WALK
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 all proceeds to benefit Wounded Warrior. Hosted by HF Sinclair. Click here for all the details.
ARTESIA ELKS VETERANS BREAKFAST CELEBRATION
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 serving from 8AM-10AM. 322 W. Quay Ave. (Please use side entrance) Honoring all who served, everyone is welcome! Veterans eat FREE, all others $10 each. Click here to view flyer.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 Estelle H. Yates Auditorium at 11:00am. Please join us to celebrate.
RIBBON CUTTING FOR EDDY COUNTY CASA & THE UNITED WAY OF EDDY COUNTY
Nov 12, 2024 at 10:30am Eddy County CASA and the United Way of Eddy County will be holding a ribbon cutting at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia to celebrate the United Way’s addition of an office at the location and CASA’s important services. Please join they to learn more about what services these two nonprofits provide to the residents of Artesia and North Eddy County. Light refreshments will be provided.
WRITTEN IN RED FOUNDATION MASQUERADE GALA
November 14, 2024 They’re rolling out the red carpet! Written in Red Masquerade Gala FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST, Tuf Cooper, 4x NFR World Champion! This event will take place at the Artesia Country Club. Tickets are $200 and include dinner and two (2) drinks included with ticket purchase. TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! https://givebutter.com/c/wirgala
6:00pm-Cocktail Hour, 7:00pm-Dinner & Live Auction, 8:30pm-After Party Live Music & Dancing. ATTIRE: Formal | Glam | Dress to Impress. Masquerade masks encouraged (some will be provided at tables). Cash bar, silent auction, and more! Check out their Facebook event for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/538305275386496
PAINT PARTIES AT THE OPAC
Nov 14th 6:00pm-TBA
Dec 12th 6:00pm-TBA
Visit https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/happenings for tickets and more information!
VILLANCICOS FLAMENCOS
Sunday, November 17, 2024 “Villancicos Flamencos: Celebrating the Holidays in Spain”, 3:00 pm, presenters Nicolasa Chavez & Ronaldo Baca—lots of music and songs, dance, and stories. This event will take place at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main St.) This program is FREE and open to the public and was made possible with support from the New Mexico Humanities Council.
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL-COMEDY SHOW
November 21, 2024 7:00PM-8:35PM At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Still In Therapy! Tickets on sale soon at https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/events/steve-solomons-my-mothers-italian-my-fathers-jewish-im-still-in-therapy
THANKSGIVING BREAK-APS
November 25-29, 2024
UGLY SWEATER 5K WALK & RUN BY EDDY COUNTY CASA
Saturday, November 30, 2024- Come out for the Ugly Sweater 5K Run & Walk at Beach Bandshell, 904 E Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM! This fun, family-friendly event kicks off with registration at 7 AM and the race starting at 8 AM. Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous sweater! Registration is $30— come out, get active, and enjoy the festive spirit. Click here for more info.
LIGHT UP ARTESIA & THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm. Light Up Artesia and the Electric Light Parade will be held on Main Street. Expect Food trucks, vendors, shopping, electric light parade and BRAND NEW town tree lighting ceremony! Stay tuned for more details. Parade sign up form coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/503260025948691
RENEWED WELLNESS 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER
December 7, 2024 from 10am-4pm. Come down to Renewed Wellness and enjoy the great atmosphere and shopping with local vendors. They will have pictures with Santa and the Grinch and let’s not forget the snow!!! Food trucks, IV Bar will be open, & Botox ! Check out their Facebook event for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/860861719144126/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY’S COWBOW CHRISTMAS AT SPENCER THEATER
Saturday, December 7th at 2pm. $49-$69.
Public Buffet • Roasted Pork Loin (Carving Station) at noon, $25.
Sponsored in-part by BETTY & JERRY LEONARD AND CAROLYNE NAVAR
For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth.https://spencertheater.com/michael-mm-christmas
Contact: Spencer Theater Box Office 575-336-4800 boxoffice@spencertheater.com
Click here to view flyer.
THE NUTCRACHER AT THE SPENCER THEATER
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 7pm & Sunday, December, 22 at 2pm. $39 per person.
The Nutcracker returns to the Spencer Theater starring the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snow Flake Fairies to life! This opulent coming of age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! https://spencertheater.com/the-nutcracker
Contact: Spencer Theater Box Office 575-336-4800.boxoffice@spencertheater.com
Click here to view flyer.
MARKET & MUCHIES
Happening every Saturday until Christmas- check out Market & Munchies at Bennie’s Western Wear (205 W. Main St.) from 9am-4pm. Click here for all the details. Call 575-365-7378 to reserve a booth.
SPRAY TANNING NOW AVAILABLE
Spray tanning now available at Desert Skies Tanning (315 W. Washington Ave. Ste. D) 575-736-2383. Click here to view flyer.
PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE & BAKE PIZZA NOW IN ARTESIA ON THURSDAYS!-Note New Location
Every Thursday Papa Murphy’s will have their food trailer at 1501 W Main St. (O’Reilly Auto Parts) from 2:30pm-6:00pm selling their delicious Pizza. They will be bringing some of their classic pizzas to sell. However, if you want a custom pizza, feel free to call their store in Roswell (575)622-4999 on Wednesday, they will make it for you, and bring it down on Thursday. Now serving their new “Bulldog Special” which will consist of a large pizza and a Cookie Dough for $20.00. See you there!
AGH 10% OFF MAMMOGRAMS SCHEDULED THRU OCTOBER
Click here for all the details . Schedule your mammogram 1.855.723.3926 www.artesiageneral.com/mammogram
MARS DRIVING ACADEMY
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and in an effort to bring awareness to pedestrian safety, Mars Driving Academy is offering $100 off on any upcoming GDL class all month long. Their next class begins November 18, and the they are currently accepting enrollments. Also, keep an eye out for their upcoming winter schedule. For more information call/text, click, or visit in person: (575) 909-6025, drivemda.com, 315 W Washington Ave, Set 1, here in Artesia.
HEIRLOOM ACRES CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH
Open September 28 – October 27, 2024. Their hours will be Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 2pm-8pm. To buy tickets, make a campfire reservation, or schedule a birthday party, please visit www.heirloomacres.co
BALZANO FAMILY FARM, PUMPKIN PATCH & VINEYARD
Open every weekend in October. Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 12pm-6pm. Admission is $15, Under 2 are FREE. Visit https://www.balzanovineyard.com/ for more information and to purchase tickets.
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-OCTOBER
Click here for the Full October Schedule.
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
