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Artesia Firefighters Part I Former Chief Looks Back
Artesia fire chief Dallas Golden recalls early days and a 1948 tank fire at the New Mexico Asphalt plant near U S Highway 82. He notes scarce equipment, a horse drawn cart, and the evolution to motorized gear from 1923 onward in the city’s developing fire department.
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Ellis Finch
Dallas Golden
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New Mexico Asphalt and Refining Co
South Fourth Street