Chamber Chat Monday, Feb 10, 2025
Join our new Member Text service by texting “ARTESIA” to 71441
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES WORKSHOP
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 from 1:30-3:00 at the APS Admin bldg. 2301 Bulldog Blvd. Maximize your impact during National Championship Air Races (NCAR) Creative tourism solutions and customer service strategies to help locals make the most of the NCAR coming to Roswell annually beginning September 2025. RSVP NOW! 575-746-2744, artesiachamber@gmail.com $10 per person. Click here for more info.
MAIN EVENT CAR SHOW & CRUISE
March 28- 29, 2025 Join the Artesia Car Enthusiasts Car Club, Artesia Chamber of Commerce, and Artesia MainStreet as we partner once again to bring the Main Event Car Show & Cruise 2025.
Join us inside Heritage Plaza, Western Bank parking lot and surrounding streets for the ever fun-filled, family friendly, Car show!! Come talk shop with owners of Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Bicycles, and even Tractors from 1910’s to the 2020’s!! Food trucks, music, friendly competition and more! Make plans to join in all the fun!! For more information on registering your vehicle click here: https://carshowpro.com/events/view/2231 Help Artesia put this show on and continue to bring the FUN to Artesia by sponsoring the event at ArtesiaChamber.com or view form here.
SALE HAPPENING NOW AT THE HANGER (321 W. MAIN ST.)
Now through Saturday, Feb 15th The Hanger located at 321 W. Main is having a clearance sale. Buy one get one FREE on select racks includes women’s and girls, 75% off rack, Buy one get one FREE off select shoes, 25% off pants (includes select Judy Blues).
NEW CLASS AT VARSITY ACADEMY
New Class will be held every Monday & Wednesday starting the first week of February! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Roberto Cordova will be teaching Jiu Jitsu at Varsity Academy (1032 S. 13th St.) Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. All ages welcome. See attached flyer for all the details.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday (2/11, 2/25 and so on) from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.
ARTESIA WALKABILITY PUBLIC MEETING
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 6:00PM at CVE Community Room (1403 N. 13th St.) Everyone is welcome, please join us. Click here to view flyer.
SUN COUNTY HOMES AND GARDENS UPCOMING EVENT!
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 they are having extended last minute valentines shopping event with sample of Los Poblanos Lavender Farms culinary and skin products. Lots of great gifts for your valentine or yourself! Open until 7:00
PAINT YOUR PARTNER VALENTINE PAINT NIGHT
Friday, February 14, 2025 from 7-9pm.The Artesia Arts Council & instructor Kirsten Mauritsen will guide artists to produce portraits of their BFFs! No talent required, just a good sense of fun! Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St. 575.746.4212 or www.artesiaartscouncil.com to register.
WEST MAIN BINGO NIGHT
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 from 5:30-8:00PM at West Main Baptist (1701 W. Main St.) Click here for more details.
LOVE & LAUGHTER WEEKEND
February 15-16, 2025 Get ready for a weekend to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover the joy in your marriage! Join us for the Love and Laughter Weekend, featuring the hilariously talented Skit Guys. This two-day event is designed to bring couples closer together through heartfelt moments, hilarious comedy, and meaningful encouragement. This event will take place at the Artesia Country Club and is brough to you by Faith Baptist Church. Learn more and register here https://faithbaptistartesia.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2726052
APS NO SCHOOL (PRESIDENT’S DAY)
Monday, Feb 17, 2025
ART IN SCIENCE KIDS PAINT PARTY
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 from 4:00-5:30PM The Artesia Arts Council & instructor Natasha Wilde will guide youngsters in using math skills to create an optical illusion art tile piece in the style of M.C. Escher. This event will take place at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St. 575.746.4212 or www.artesiaartscouncil.com to register. (Ages 7 & up)
WOMEN OF THE WORD CONFERENCE 2025
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 doors open at 8am. First Baptist Church Artesia. Tickets available now at www.womenofthewordnm.com Check them out on Facebook.
CIVIL STRATEGIC CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES
Saturday, Feb 22- Sunday, Feb 23, 2025. OR Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23, 2025. For more information contact: Civilstrategic.com
Israel Bush 575-703-5943 or Jeremiah Bush 575-520-5494. Click here to view flyer.
UPCOMING APS PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, Feb 24th 12:00(noon)-1:00pm. Topic: Anxiety with Dena Nelson (social Worker)
Monday, March 24th 6-7pm. Topic: DD Waiver, Mi Via Waiver & Special Olympics with Joyce Munoz (J & J Home Health Care)
Monday, April 21st 6-7pm. Topic: Graduation Pathways with Halee Goff & Rhea Lynn Kaufman (AHS Principals)
*All trainings take place at the Artesia Bulldog Administration Bldg. (301 Bulldog Blvd.)
AMERICA’S JOB CENTER BUSINESS SUMMIT ‘25
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 America’s Job Center is hosting a business summit in Hobbs and would like to extend an invitation to all businesses in Artesia to participate in the survey and attend the event. If you have any questions, please contact us at America’s Job Center at 575-748-1303. Click here and here for more information.
FATHER DAUGHTER DINNER & DANCE
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 6pm-9pm at The Artesia Country Club (large banquet room) Click here for all the details.
PARADISE FOR THE PSYCHE-ART SHOW & RECEPTION
The Artesia Arts Council presents “Paradise For The Psyche”, an art show by local artist Kenya Thompson, on display in the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center gallery January 7-February 28th. (310 W. Main, 575.746.4212). View flyer here .
THE ANNUAL QUILTER’S EXHIBIT
Join us at the Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center for the entire month of February, 9AM-4PM for a gorgeous exhibit of talent and skill, featuring works by talented members of the Quilters Guild. Admission is FREE! https://artesiamuseum.org/
THE STORYTELLER TOUR: JORDAN ST. CYR
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Catalyst Church Enjoy a soul-stirring evening with 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, Jordan St. Cyr and hear your favorites like “Fires,” “Weary Traveler,” and songs from his latest album, My Foundation. VIP Doors: 5:30 PM | GA Doors: 6:30 PM | Event Start: 7:00 PM
Tickets: VIP entry includes Q&A and preferred seating. Grab a limited 2-for-$24 GA ticket offer now!
Don’t miss this uplifting night of worship and music. For tickets and additional information visit https://showops.co/e/1223/jordan-st-cyr-the-storyteller-tour
APS SPRING BREAK
March 17-21, 2025
12TH ANNUAL SMOKIN’ CLAY SHOOT
March, 29, 2025 hosted by the Casey White Foundation, email caseywhitefoundation@gmail.com or call Tabatha at 575-308-3892 for additional information. Loads of fun to be had “smokin’ clays”, long range competition, shooting games, raffles, door prizes, lunch and camaraderie to be had by all! Youth competition added this year!
ARTESIA LIONS CLUB/MY ASHLEAH FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, April 4, 2025 Banquet at the Artesia Country Club with guest speaker Kevin Sorbo & comedian Michael Joiner, dinner & auction. Tickets available through sponsorship opportunities or $50/person contact Artesia Chamber. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 Golf Tournament at Artesia Country Club (shotgun start 9:00am) 3 man scramble. Call ACC Pro shop to register 575-746-6732. Click here for more information.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS AT HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, April 6, 2024 Special Guest Speakers at Harvest Fellowship. 9:30am Kevin & Sam Sorbo will share insights on their faith journey & upcoming projects. Join us at 2307 W. Main St.
DANCING WITH THE STARS (OF EDDY COUNTY)
Come on Artesia now is our time to shine! There is a competition between dancers to see who can raise the most money. There are 7 contestants from Carlsbad and just 1 from Artesia (our very own amazing Allyson Joy) Owner of Heirloom acres and the Associate Publisher of the Focus Magazines!) Let’s get behind our hometown girl and show Eddy County how great it truly is to be a Bulldog! Please see the attached sponsorship information . There is a place where you can assign your donation to a specific dancer. Also, we hope you will purchase a ticket ($50 each) to attend this fun event on April 18th, 2025 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center in Carlsbad. All proceeds go to the United Way of Eddy County. Click here for more information
EDDY COUNTY NEWSLETTER
Click here to read the Jan-March 2025 Eddy County Newsletter.
ARTESIA COUNTRY CLUB 2025 GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Click here to view .
KYMERA INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS
Kymera Independent Physicians would like to introduce their new Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Dr. Chechani. He is now taking new patients at their Roswell office. Learn all about him here.
ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS SURVEY
AGH is currently in the process of working on a community health needs survey and is inviting comment from local residents. The survey is designed to gather feedback on important healthcare issues and the programs in place to support them in your community. The feedback gathered in this survey will help the organization and its community partners prioritize and address health needs in the years to come.
Please respond openly and honestly as this survey is anonymous. The survey results will be gathered and compiled in Artesia General Hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment, which will be accessible on the organization’s website in three to six months.
Please distribute the survey to employees in your organization and community members you believe may be interested in responding. The survey can be accessed at
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zetPjyU5eEmEUolhK–ZsQJbdxnORqlAlcYt_OxSchBUNkZFRkZQUzlTS0gwS045Wkc1TzJSWUNUNS4u
GUADALUPE CHRISTIAN CAMP NEWSLETTER
Read all about it here! MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. 8:30-9:30am @ Kith & Kin Roasting Co. (105 N. 5th St.) All are welcome.
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE FEBRUARY
Click here for the FULL FEBRUARY SCHEDULE.
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
