Artesia Adds Attractions to Lure Travelers Through Town
Artesia enhances its downtown with a restored Santa Fe depot visitor center, a 90-year-old rail building, a $2.5 million Main Street facelift, and Heritage Walkway murals. The Yates Petroleum HQ opens nearby, while local arts, dining, and the Law Enforcement Training Center diversify the oil town’s economy.
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Daniel
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Chamber
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New Mexico
Main Street
George Holmes
Land of the Sun Movie Theater
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Greater Artesia
HHS approves New Mexico SCHIP waiver to expand coverage
The Bush administration approves New Mexico using surplus SCHIP funds to subsidize private managed care plans for low income adults and parents. About 40,000 people may gain subsidized coverage with $20 to $35 monthly premiums, while critics warn waivers may reduce child benefits or raise federal costs.
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Jeff Bingaman
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Tom Scully
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Centers For Medicare and
Medicaid Services
Carlsbad Opens Its First Synagogue in Dedication
Standing room only crowd attends dedication at Temple Beth El as Carlsbad's first synagogue opens. Attendees from Las Cruces Rio Rancho and Roswell join local Jews for the ceremony with remarks from Mark Sanford and a Torah tribute to founders. The service begins with the Pledge of Allegiance and God Bless America.
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