Chamber Chat for Sept 25, 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.
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/
SUN COUNTRY HOMES AND GARDENS
Fall Mums, Pansies, Flowering Kale and more are now available at Sun Country Homes and Gardens. They also have a sale 15% off in stock perennials shrubs and Trees. 25% off Roses, 40% off Junipers and Pines.
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
ROSWELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2023-2023 SEASON
Click here for their full upcoming schedule
BACK PAIN RELIEF CHIROPRACTIC IS HIRING
Back Pain Relief Chiropractic in Artesia has an immediate job opening for a back-office position. Bilingual is preferred. Average 24-26 hours per week. Mon-Thurs with a 2-hour lunch break. Starting pay of $13-$15 per hour depending on experience. Apply on-line at www.backpainreliefchiro.net and look for the Employment Opportunity tab. Resumes can also be emailed to backpainreliefchiro@gmail.com
ROADRUNNER GRILL & BBQ NOW OPEN
Roadrunner Grill (previously the restaurant inside Best Western Pecos Inn) is now called Roadrunner Grill & BBQ and located at 811 W. Main St (previously Touchdown BBQ’s location). They are open M-F 6am-8pm. 575-736-2573
AGH-FREE FLU VACCINES
Friday, Sept 29, 2023-Artesia General Hospital will be hosting a free flu shot clinic for the public. Click here for all the details.
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 to view the flyer, click here for registration details.
RED DIRT BLACK GOLD- MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept 30, 2023 Get down, downtown. Join the Artesia Arts and Cultural District and Artesia MainStreet for live music, food trucks, beer garden, cornhole tournament, shopping, kid zone, and more! Free admission and a stellar line up. Music starts at 5:00 with Two of a Kind, The Justin Kemp Band, Sunny Sweeney, and headliner: The Randy Rogers Band. This event will take place at Heritage Plaza. For more information or to become a vendor visit https://www.reddirtblackgold.com/. or FB at https://www.facebook.com/reddirtblackgoldfestival/ click here to view the flyer.
*For info on the RDBG Cornhole Tournament click here .
FREE RED DIRT BLACK GOLD YOGA CLASS AT THE DERRICK FLOOR
Saturday, Sept 30, 2023-9:00AM -Yoga with instructor Gloria Alaniz. $10 per class. Proceeds benefit Artesia Mainstreet, A 501(C)3 Nonprofit. Please bring water and a yoga mat. Hope to see you there!
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 flyer.
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.
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.
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 flyer.
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 .
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.
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.
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!!
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE
New hours starting Tuesday Sept 5, 2023- Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
September is Library Card Sign Up Month-During the month of Sept they will waive the fee for replacement cards. If you get a new card, replace your card, renew your card, or update your info, you will be entered in to a prize drawing. If your card is up to date and in good standing, you can fill out a survey for an entry into the prize drawing.
Preschool Story Time (September 26 @ 10:00am)
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 (September 27 @ 10:00am)
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 (September 28 @ 11:00am)
For toddlers ages 1-3 and their families. Music, creative movement, group activities, play with age-appropriate toys, and social time.
STEAM After School (September 28 @ 4:00pm)
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 (September 26 @ 3:30pm)
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.
Yarn United (September 27 @ 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 (September 27 @ 4:00pm)
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.
Good Neighbor Day (September 28)
With the goal of becoming a more connected and caring community, we are joining others across the nation to be a Good Neighbor. Being a good neighbor starts with “hello”. Stop by for coloring sheets and a special treat from the library.
Kitch Lit Book Discussion Group (September 28 @ 11:30am)
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 “The Recipe Box” by Viola Shipman. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Red Dirt Black Gold Kid’s Zone (September 30 @ 5:00pm)
Look for us in Heritage Walkway with games and prizes during the Red Dirt Black Gold celebration.
Have a great week!
Nicole “Coxy” Maupin
Artesia Chamber of Commerce
107 N. 1st Street
575.746.2744
artesiachamber.com
Facebook: @ArtesiaChamber
Insta: @ArtesiaCoC
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