Chamber Chat for Oct 3, 2023
CAREER FAIR-AHS
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. Click here to view the flyer
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL
Click here to view a full schedule of upcoming events.
CATALYST CHURCH-JOB OPENING
Catalyst Church is looking for a children’s minister. For more information and to apply email nolan@catalystartesia.com
CHASE FARMS LLC JOB OPENING
Chase Farms LLC is actively seeking an Accounting Associate in Artesia, NM to be responsible for accounts payables/receivables, data entry, billing and gross receipts. Candidate must have a degree in associated field/or equivalent experience. Additional qualifications are organizational skills, detail oriented and excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficiency in MS-Office applications (Excel, Word & Outlook) is required. Compensation based on education/experience. Must be able to pass a drug screening. They offer an excellent working environment and outstanding compensation and benefits package. Application closing date – October 6, 2023. For consideration, please email resume to hr@chasefarms.net or apply at indeed.com
HOOVER ENERGY SERVICES LLC JOB OPENING
Hoover Energy Services LLC is actively seeking a Temporary Accounting Associate in Artesia, NM to be responsible for our accounts payables/receivables, data entry, billing, and gross receipts. Candidate must have experience in associated field/or equivalent experience. Additional qualifications are organizational skills, detail oriented, and excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficiency in MS-Office applications (Excel, Word & Outlook) are required. Compensation is based upon experience. Temp position is 6 months, with potential to be permanent.
Application closing date – October 13, 2023 For consideration, please email resume to mrunyan@hooverenergy.com or apply at indeed.com
ABO EMPIRE, LLC JOB OPENING
Abo Empire, LLC is actively seeking an Accounting Associate in Artesia, NM to be responsible for accounts payables/receivables, data entry, billing and gross receipts. Candidate must have a degree in associated field/or equivalent experience. Additional qualifications are organizational skills, detail oriented and excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficiency in MS-Office applications (Excel, Word & Outlook) is required. Compensation based on education/experience. Must be able to pass a drug screening. They offer an excellent working environment and outstanding compensation and benefits package. Application closing date – October 16, 2023
For consideration, please email resume dan@abo-empire.com
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE- SPONSORS NEEDED
Critter Care Center, with help from Artesia Rotary and the AHS Volleyball & Swim Team will be throwing their annual Halloween Haunted house. This year will be more extravagant with a large investment by Critter Care Center and Tech Noir LLC! The haunted house will be held at the old Ken-Mar building, 302 W. Main St, during Trick or Treat Main Street and potentially one other night. They are kindly asking for sponsors, Click here for all the details! Please call or submit the attached form by Friday, October 20, 2023. For questions call Kristen Johnson at 575-736-8888.
HEIRLOOM ACRES CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH
Open Saturdays & Sundays in October. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets https://www.heirloomacres.co/
BALZANO FAMILY VINEYARD & PUMPKIN PATCH
Open weekends in October. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets https://www.balzanovineyard.com/
AHS CHEER LOOKING FOR GAME DAY SPONSORS
Click here for all the details. Feel free to email Vanessa Troost with Artesia Bulldog Cheer Boosters at PJnVanessa@icloud.com
ROSWELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2023-2023 SEASON
Click here for their full upcoming schedule
CRAFT SALE
Tuesday, Oct 3rd, 2023, 10AM-5:30PM. Artesia Senior Center. Click here for more details.
A RACE FOR WELLNESS
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023-My sister’s keeper presents THINK PINK an entire day dedicated to women’s health. This event will take place at Artesia Family Health Center 1105 W. Memorial Dr. Medical, self-care & dental. Women’s health information booths, free health screenings, arts & crafts, food trucks, door prizes. Click here to view flier.
TEE OFF FOR TA-TA’S GOLF TOURNAMENT!
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023- Tee time begin at 8am. Join Artesia General Hospital Foundation for this awesome golf tournament. Click here to view the flyer.
CY PALMER’S MEMORIAL CAR SEAT CLINIC
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023-10AM-12PM at Bulldog Bowl. 3 out of 4 car seats are used wrong, is yours? Click here for more details.
2 MILL LEVY VOTE-ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023, The Board of Education is asking the voters to approve the Two-Mill Levy. Early Voting begins Oct 10th. Polling places are Faith Baptist Church, County Sub Office, CVE, and Trinity Temple Church. Click here for all the details
AUSTIN INDUSTRIAL HIRING EVENT
Thursday, October 12, 2023, Artesia will be having a Hiring Event for Austin Industrial from 1pm-5pm at the Artesia Workforce Connection Office. They will be hiring for Janitor, Boilermaker, General Laborer, Scaffold Builder, Safety Manager, and NCCER BoilerMaker. They ask that you please come into their office before October 12, 2023, so they can help anyone with their resume’ and prepare you for a job interview. Their office is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Closing for lunch from 12pm-1pm. Located at 704 W. Main St. 575-748-1303. Feel free to call their office with any questions. Click here to view flier
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 flier for the event.
STRONGER MARRIAGE WORKSHOP
Saturday, Oct 14, 2023- Stronger Marriage Workshop by Trey and Lea Morgan will take place at Hermosa Church of Christ 2512 W. Bush Ave from 8am-3pm. Breakfast, lunch, and childcare are provided. Tickets are FREE! RSVP to 575-748-3301. Click here to view flier.
FREE HEALTH SCREENING
Saturday, Oct 14, 2023, 9AM-12PM at ZenCare Family Wellness Center 301 S. Roselawn. No appointment needed. Click here to view the flier
WELLSPRING ENTREPRENEUR BOOTCAMP
Monday, Oct 16, 2023 Artesia Mainstreet presents Wellspring Entrepreneur Bootcamp. Click here for all the details. Complete the application at www.artesiamainstreet.com by Oct 9th.
PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITES
Click here for all the details! Next training is Oct 18th
SOUTHERN NM SHRM WORKSHOP
Thursday, Oct 19th Workshop in Hobbs, open to small business owners and HR professionals. Their website is www.snmshrm.org and registration is open! Click here to view more details. They are also seeking sponsorships – see sponsor guide here .
PESTICIDE CEU CLASSES
Join the Eddy County Extension Office located at 1304 W Stevens Street, Carlsbad on three different dates: Oct 19th, Nov 16th & Dec 21st. Click here for more details.
ART IN THE PARK
Friday, Oct 20th beginning at 2pm & Saturday, Oct 21st beginning at 8am. The Artesia Arts Council is excited to announce that the 48th Annual Art in the Park will be two days at Jaycee Park! They will have fine arts and craft vendors, food trucks, and live music. The AHS Band will be hosting their annual cake walk on Saturday, October 21. If you are interested in being a vendor or having your Food Truck at the event, please contact the Artesia Arts Council on their Facebook page.
HAVEN OF HOPE-CASINO NIGHT GALA
October 21, 2023, 6:30-11:00pm at the Artesia Country Club. Limited number of tickets available. $150 each. Each ticket holder receives $100 in Casino Chips to play Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold ’em, Craps and Slots. Chips are redeemed for raffle tickets for prizes drawn that night. Winner must be present to win so come out and join the fun! Call 575-231-7334 to purchase tickets.
TRICK OR TREAT MAINSTREET
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023- Join Artesia MainStreet and area merchants and businesses for the annual Trick or Treat MainStreet from 5 – 7 pm on Main St. between 1st and 7th Street. Free candy and games. Fun for the whole family!
NIGHTMARE IN ARTESIA 5K
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023-Come support the cross-country team. 1-mile kids run starts at 5:30 pm, 5k starts at 6:00pm at Jaycee Park. Click here for more details.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023, 5:30-7:30pm located at 13th & Hermosa
BALLOONS & TUNES FESTIVAL
Friday, Nov 3 – Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 Join us for the 40th Anniversary of our Balloons & Tunes hot air balloon rally! Right here in Artesia! Click here for more details. Want to get in on the action?! With a chance to crew and maybe even go for a ride in a hot air balloon-Click here!!
DESERT WILLOW WILDLIFE REHAB CENTER-BENEFIT DINNER & NEWSLETTER-Thursday, November 9, 2023, Benefit Dinner 5pm-9pm Tickets are available for their Annual Benefit Dinner online at https://dwwrc.org/benefit/ Or by contacting them at info@dwwrc.org
*Check out their October newsletter here .
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-OCTOBER
Preschool Story Time (Tuesdays 10:00)
For preschoolers ages 3-5 and their families. Includes crafts, reading aloud, alphabet awareness and early literacy, fun science facts, music, and more, all organized around a different fun theme each week.
Mother Goose on the Loose (Wednesdays 10:00)
For infants through age 3 and their families. This is a fast-paced program designed to keep babies engaged with rhymes, songs, short books, puppets, baby games, and more.
Toddler Move & Play (Thursdays 11:00)
For toddlers ages 1-3 and their families. Music, creative movement, group activities, play with age-appropriate toys, and social time.
STEAM After School (Thursdays 4:00)
For students in grades K-6th and their families. Each week we offer a different fun activity to put STEAM techniques and ideas to work, from LEGO building to paper circuits, slime lab, and more.
Teen Tuesdays (Tuesdays 3:30)
Looking for a place to read, study, or just do homework and hang out? Join us every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for Teen Tuesdays. Grades 7-12.
Dungeons & Dragons (Tuesdays 3:30)
Come join others for an afternoon of dice rolling and story telling.
Yarn United (October 11 & 25 @ Noon)
Whether you are crocheting, knitting, or just untangling the yarn, come and create and learn with other individuals. No matter your skill level, we encourage everyone to join us in creating with other yarnsters. Ages 18+
Family History (October 11 & 25 @ 4:00)
Whether you have connected multiple generations of your family tree, or are just getting started, join the Family History, Genealogy at the Library. Take time to research or seek assistance in your journey.
Teen Horror Diorama (October 13 @ 4:00)
Make a Horror Diorama. Join us for a session of ideas and techniques, then go create your best horror scene in your diorama. Bring it back to the library by October 27th for judging. Grades 7-12
Noon Book Discussion Group (October 16 @ Noon)
One of our favorite things to do around the library is share and discuss books. Come join in the discussion at our Noon Book Discussion Group which meets on the third Monday of the month. This month we are discussing “When All Is Said” by Anne Griffin. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Crafts for Adults: Glass Bottle Scarecrows (October 19 @ 3:30)
We will turn ordinary glass bottles into cute fall decoration scarecrows using straw, paint, burlap, ribbon, sunflowers and fall leaves. Ages 18+.
Art in the Park (October 20 & 21)
Look for our booth with a special craft at Art in the Park.
Kitch Lit Book Discussion Group (October 26 @ 11:30)
Our foody book discussion group meets on the last Thursday of the month. Books for this group are always somehow related to food. This month we are discussing “Sugar and Salt” by Susan Wiggs. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Halloween Fun! (October 28 @ 3:00)
Come on down to the library for some Halloween Fun! We will have a popcorn bar, games, prizes, crafts, coloring, and loads of fun. Everyone in costume can signed up for prize drawings. All ages.
*All programs are free and open to the public. visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
