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Eddy & Culberson counties
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Eddy & Culberson counties
| THE WEATHER BOX www.eddycountyskywarn.blogspot.com Strong southwest winds gusting to 75 mph are possible today across the Guadalupe Mountains with southwest winds gusting to 60 acros the Davis Mountains. Very windy conditions are possible across the plains of Eddy County and northern Lea County with gusts up to 50 mph. Dry and windy conditions will combine with dry vegetations and High to Very High Fire Danger to produce conditions favorable for rapid fire growth and spread today across all southeastern New Mexico and West Texas except for the Guadalupes. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. A strong Pacific cold front will sweep the area tonight and may result in gusty west winds bringing blowing dust near construction sites and cotton fields. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy, with a southwest wind between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Tonight: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. |
| The United States government's national threat level is Elevated, or Yellow. The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Only small amounts of liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage. See the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for up-to-date information on items permitted and prohibited on airlines. |
Seat belts save firefighters
by PAUL PELUSO
Firehouse.Com News
AMARILLO - Amarillo District Fire Chief Michael Campbell was at home on
annual leave the morning of Jan. 31 when he heard word of an engine
rollover coming from his scanner.
It was his shift involved in the incident, which was part of a 40-plus vehicle
highway pileup.
When he heard there was a fatality in the crash, "That really made my hairs
stand up," he said.
All four firefighters inside the engine, however, escaped safely because
every one of them was wearing a seat belt. The fatality was that of a civilian
involved in the pileup.
"The stupid human factor is always in there usually, so you can't
guarantee" that everyone is wearing their seat belt, Campbell said. When
he found out they were and that they were safe, "I said 'That a boy!' The
officer was doing his job and everyone else followed his lead."
"We banged up a $300,000 fire truck we can't fix, but everyone went home."
Submitted photo courtesy of Amarillo Fire Department
This was Amarillo's first ever known rollover according to Public Information
Officer Bob Johnson and its first serious apparatus incident since April 23,
2005. That's when Firefighter Brian Hunton fell out of a ladder truck while
putting on his gear. He wasn't wearing his seat belt. He died the next day
from the injuries he sustained in the crash.
Following Hunton's death, Firehouse.com contributor Dr. Burton A. Clark
pushed forward an effort to change the culture of the fire service and get
firefighters to wear their seat belts.
So far, close to 45,000 firefighters have signed Clark's National Fire
Service Seat Belt Pledge.
Amarillo, like many departments, had a seat belt policy for years before the
tragedy, but Safety Officer Bruce Tidmore said that it was evident that the
policy was not being followed completely.
"After the incident we reinforced that it was not going to be tolerated
anymore," he said. "The policy was changed so that new employees after
their one-year probation would be fired on the spot" if in violation.
Tidmore said that the department's latest incident proves progress has
been made.
"When I met with firefighters in the station following the rollover, I told them
that I still have the fear that some people are still not following the policy.
They all chimed in 'Not anymore.' "
Tidmore said that recently an apparatus driver threw out a firefighter from
his truck and left him at the station because he couldn't find his seatbelt.
"It's sad you had to have someone die because of something like that," he
said. "But maybe in a way Brain died so that no more of us would have to."
Domenici looking for summer interns
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced Friday that his
Washington D.C. office is now accepting applications from qualified
students for its summer 2008 internship program.
The summer internship program will take place in two six-week sessions,
the first running from May to July, and the second from July to August.
Priority is given to applicants who are either New Mexico residents or
attending school in the state. Applications must be postmarked by March 3.
“I’ve employed interns from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
looking to gain first-hand knowledge of Washington D.C. and the federal
government,” said Domenici. “Time in Washington helps benefits many
students’ overall education and opens the door to countless opportunities
after they graduate. I encourage all interested and qualified candidates to
apply.”
Interns will gain first-hand experience in all parts of Domenici’s office
including the constituent services, legislative and communication portions.
Applications are available on Domenici’s website and can be accessed at
http://www.domenici.senate.gov in the “Student’s Corner” section. For more
information about the program and intern responsibilities, email
internships@domenici.senate.gov or call (202)224-6621.
Eligible applicants must have completed at least one year of study at a
higher learning institution. Students from all majors, including those outside
of history/political science, are encouraged to apply.
Past Domenici interns come from a variety of schools and academic
backgrounds. Past interns have included students from New Mexico State
University, the University of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University, the
University of Texas at El Paso, Notre Dame University and Occidental
College.
Domenici is New Mexico’s longest serving U.S. Senator. He is ranking
member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and holds
senior membership positions on the Budget Committee and the
Appropriations Committee. He is also a member of the Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Indian Affairs Committee.
2007 Shop with a Hero a Huge Success - Thanks
ARTESIA - On Sunday, December 9, 2007 around 6:30 pm a parade of
over 70 police units, fire trucks and ambulances with red lights on and
sirens blaring, left the Eddy County Fairgrounds and headed north on 13th
Street towards Main Street. Upon reaching the intersection of Main Street,
the parade proceeded west on Main Street to either K-Mart or Wal-Mart.
Each emergency vehicle was occupied by one or more of over 120 officials
from the Artesia Police Department, the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department,
the New Mexico State Police, the New Mexico Mounted Patrol, the New
Mexico Motor Transportation Division, the New Mexico Department of
Corrections Adult Probation and Parole, the United States Border Patrol,
the BIA, the Eddy County Central Communications Authority, as well as the
firefighters/EMS with the Artesia Fire Department and surrounding
volunteer fire departments from North Eddy County.
They were not responding to a call for help or an emergency, as they do
each and every day. Every emergency vehicle was occupied by at least
one of the 110 school-aged children, going shopping with local heroes as
part of the annual “Shop with a Hero” program.
Commander Richard Martinez with the Artesia Police Department said,
“This year’s event was a huge success. Our goal for this year was 100
children, but we exceeded it once again, as we have each year. We were
able to take 110 children shopping.” In 2003, Chief Wayne Wright
recommended that Shop with a Cop be started locally. Officer Eric Muller
accepted this challenge and began the program. After Officer Muller
accepted a position with the Police Department in Clovis, New Mexico,
Cmdr. Martinez took over this program. Because of the success of this
program and the growth of other agencies’ participation, the program was
renamed this year to become Shop with a Hero. Words can not describe
the expressions on the faces of the children as they shop for their presents
along side a local hero. Commander Martinez added, “Everyone had a
great time. All of the children will remember this day for the rest of their
lives.”
This would not have been possible if it were not for the members of our
community who have such big hearts. They stepped forward once again,
donating to this worthwhile program, and giving these children an
opportunity to go Christmas shopping.
This ensured that they had a brighter and happier Christmas that their
circumstances might not have permitted.
We would like to take this time to publically thank the following businesses,
organizations and individuals who donated to the 2007 Shop with a Hero:
Pampered Threads, Airgas, Inc., Everspring Chinese Buffet, Ann’s Cards &
Gifts, Guy Chevrolet, Napa Auto Parts, Quick Response Staffing, Inc., The
Royal Pyper, Budget Inn Motel, The Eye Site, LLC., Artesia Fire Equipment,
Inc., L & R Well Service Inc., David & Anita Perini, Central Valley Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Terry’s Electronics & Home Center, Mustang Graphics,
Inc., Southwest Concrete Construction, Inc., Guardian Self Storage Center,
Glenn & Amy Kaiser, Peggy Swafford, Marbob Energy Corporation, S-N-G
Distributing, Inc., James & Marie Baumann, Michael & Dee Paxton, George
Ferland, Michelle & Thomas Madrid, United States Border Patrol (Driving,
Firearms, PT, Spanish and Operations branches), Costal Transport
Company, Inc., Artesia Alfalfa Growers Association, Artesia Credit Union,
Currier Abstract Company, G. E. Boone PA, Western Bank, Tate Branch
Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep, Yates Petroleum Corporation, Christine & Rick
Swafford, BIA & FLETC Southwest Recreation Association, The Cop Shop,
David & Beverlee Lanning, Artesia Municipal Law Enforcement Association,
DairyCo Equipment & Supplies, Brannan Financial Group, American
Western Supply DBA, Pecos Inn Restaurant, Artesia Volunteer Fire
Department, Moose Lodge #2152, Riverside Volunteer Fire Department,
Chase Foundation, Wal-Mart Store #3427, Zia Girl Scout Council, Artesia
Service Unit, Christy Yaste, Sgt. Lindell Smith, Brininstool Equipment Sales,
and Artesia Arts Council.
We would also like to thank the following businesses and individuals who
donated their time or supplies for our fund raising projects. Wal-Mart Store
#3427, Fenn’s Country Market, Gregg’s Foods, Ed Henry & the Coca-Cola
Bottling Company, K-Mart,Coach Jeff Houghtaling and the Artesia Public
Schools for the use of the Bulldog Pit for the Battle of the Heroes basketball
game, Jessica Johnson who drew the poster for our basketball game, KTZA
and KSVP Radio Stations, Artesia Daily Press, Staci Guy, Tom & Sylvia
Schneider, Artesia 360, Eddy County Treasure Erma Salgado and Eddy
County for the use of the Eddy County Fairgrounds meeting room facility.
Artesia is truly a City of Champions and a great place to live and raise your
children. Each time the need arises and a call for assistance is dispatched,
the citizens of Artesia respond with big hearts.
Last but not least, members of the Shop With A Hero board, fire fighters,
EMS, law enforcement officers and their families who assisted with cooking
and serving hamburgers at the Art In the Park, concession stand at the
basketball game, and those who played in the basketball game. Shop with a
Hero will be bigger and better in the year of 2008.
Richard Martinez APD
Javier Moncada NMSP
Jamie Johnson APD
Brain Kirkland USBP
Bonnie Sanders APD
Tom Madrid USBP
Jerome Aguilar AFD
Veronica Morales USBP
Michell Gray RVFD
by PAUL PELUSO
Firehouse.Com News
AMARILLO - Amarillo District Fire Chief Michael Campbell was at home on
annual leave the morning of Jan. 31 when he heard word of an engine
rollover coming from his scanner.
It was his shift involved in the incident, which was part of a 40-plus vehicle
highway pileup.
When he heard there was a fatality in the crash, "That really made my hairs
stand up," he said.
All four firefighters inside the engine, however, escaped safely because
every one of them was wearing a seat belt. The fatality was that of a civilian
involved in the pileup.
"The stupid human factor is always in there usually, so you can't
guarantee" that everyone is wearing their seat belt, Campbell said. When
he found out they were and that they were safe, "I said 'That a boy!' The
officer was doing his job and everyone else followed his lead."
"We banged up a $300,000 fire truck we can't fix, but everyone went home."
Submitted photo courtesy of Amarillo Fire Department
This was Amarillo's first ever known rollover according to Public Information
Officer Bob Johnson and its first serious apparatus incident since April 23,
2005. That's when Firefighter Brian Hunton fell out of a ladder truck while
putting on his gear. He wasn't wearing his seat belt. He died the next day
from the injuries he sustained in the crash.
Following Hunton's death, Firehouse.com contributor Dr. Burton A. Clark
pushed forward an effort to change the culture of the fire service and get
firefighters to wear their seat belts.
So far, close to 45,000 firefighters have signed Clark's National Fire
Service Seat Belt Pledge.
Amarillo, like many departments, had a seat belt policy for years before the
tragedy, but Safety Officer Bruce Tidmore said that it was evident that the
policy was not being followed completely.
"After the incident we reinforced that it was not going to be tolerated
anymore," he said. "The policy was changed so that new employees after
their one-year probation would be fired on the spot" if in violation.
Tidmore said that the department's latest incident proves progress has
been made.
"When I met with firefighters in the station following the rollover, I told them
that I still have the fear that some people are still not following the policy.
They all chimed in 'Not anymore.' "
Tidmore said that recently an apparatus driver threw out a firefighter from
his truck and left him at the station because he couldn't find his seatbelt.
"It's sad you had to have someone die because of something like that," he
said. "But maybe in a way Brain died so that no more of us would have to."
Domenici looking for summer interns
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced Friday that his
Washington D.C. office is now accepting applications from qualified
students for its summer 2008 internship program.
The summer internship program will take place in two six-week sessions,
the first running from May to July, and the second from July to August.
Priority is given to applicants who are either New Mexico residents or
attending school in the state. Applications must be postmarked by March 3.
“I’ve employed interns from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
looking to gain first-hand knowledge of Washington D.C. and the federal
government,” said Domenici. “Time in Washington helps benefits many
students’ overall education and opens the door to countless opportunities
after they graduate. I encourage all interested and qualified candidates to
apply.”
Interns will gain first-hand experience in all parts of Domenici’s office
including the constituent services, legislative and communication portions.
Applications are available on Domenici’s website and can be accessed at
http://www.domenici.senate.gov in the “Student’s Corner” section. For more
information about the program and intern responsibilities, email
internships@domenici.senate.gov or call (202)224-6621.
Eligible applicants must have completed at least one year of study at a
higher learning institution. Students from all majors, including those outside
of history/political science, are encouraged to apply.
Past Domenici interns come from a variety of schools and academic
backgrounds. Past interns have included students from New Mexico State
University, the University of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University, the
University of Texas at El Paso, Notre Dame University and Occidental
College.
Domenici is New Mexico’s longest serving U.S. Senator. He is ranking
member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and holds
senior membership positions on the Budget Committee and the
Appropriations Committee. He is also a member of the Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Indian Affairs Committee.
2007 Shop with a Hero a Huge Success - Thanks
ARTESIA - On Sunday, December 9, 2007 around 6:30 pm a parade of
over 70 police units, fire trucks and ambulances with red lights on and
sirens blaring, left the Eddy County Fairgrounds and headed north on 13th
Street towards Main Street. Upon reaching the intersection of Main Street,
the parade proceeded west on Main Street to either K-Mart or Wal-Mart.
Each emergency vehicle was occupied by one or more of over 120 officials
from the Artesia Police Department, the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department,
the New Mexico State Police, the New Mexico Mounted Patrol, the New
Mexico Motor Transportation Division, the New Mexico Department of
Corrections Adult Probation and Parole, the United States Border Patrol,
the BIA, the Eddy County Central Communications Authority, as well as the
firefighters/EMS with the Artesia Fire Department and surrounding
volunteer fire departments from North Eddy County.
They were not responding to a call for help or an emergency, as they do
each and every day. Every emergency vehicle was occupied by at least
one of the 110 school-aged children, going shopping with local heroes as
part of the annual “Shop with a Hero” program.
Commander Richard Martinez with the Artesia Police Department said,
“This year’s event was a huge success. Our goal for this year was 100
children, but we exceeded it once again, as we have each year. We were
able to take 110 children shopping.” In 2003, Chief Wayne Wright
recommended that Shop with a Cop be started locally. Officer Eric Muller
accepted this challenge and began the program. After Officer Muller
accepted a position with the Police Department in Clovis, New Mexico,
Cmdr. Martinez took over this program. Because of the success of this
program and the growth of other agencies’ participation, the program was
renamed this year to become Shop with a Hero. Words can not describe
the expressions on the faces of the children as they shop for their presents
along side a local hero. Commander Martinez added, “Everyone had a
great time. All of the children will remember this day for the rest of their
lives.”
This would not have been possible if it were not for the members of our
community who have such big hearts. They stepped forward once again,
donating to this worthwhile program, and giving these children an
opportunity to go Christmas shopping.
This ensured that they had a brighter and happier Christmas that their
circumstances might not have permitted.
We would like to take this time to publically thank the following businesses,
organizations and individuals who donated to the 2007 Shop with a Hero:
Pampered Threads, Airgas, Inc., Everspring Chinese Buffet, Ann’s Cards &
Gifts, Guy Chevrolet, Napa Auto Parts, Quick Response Staffing, Inc., The
Royal Pyper, Budget Inn Motel, The Eye Site, LLC., Artesia Fire Equipment,
Inc., L & R Well Service Inc., David & Anita Perini, Central Valley Electric
Cooperative, Inc., Terry’s Electronics & Home Center, Mustang Graphics,
Inc., Southwest Concrete Construction, Inc., Guardian Self Storage Center,
Glenn & Amy Kaiser, Peggy Swafford, Marbob Energy Corporation, S-N-G
Distributing, Inc., James & Marie Baumann, Michael & Dee Paxton, George
Ferland, Michelle & Thomas Madrid, United States Border Patrol (Driving,
Firearms, PT, Spanish and Operations branches), Costal Transport
Company, Inc., Artesia Alfalfa Growers Association, Artesia Credit Union,
Currier Abstract Company, G. E. Boone PA, Western Bank, Tate Branch
Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep, Yates Petroleum Corporation, Christine & Rick
Swafford, BIA & FLETC Southwest Recreation Association, The Cop Shop,
David & Beverlee Lanning, Artesia Municipal Law Enforcement Association,
DairyCo Equipment & Supplies, Brannan Financial Group, American
Western Supply DBA, Pecos Inn Restaurant, Artesia Volunteer Fire
Department, Moose Lodge #2152, Riverside Volunteer Fire Department,
Chase Foundation, Wal-Mart Store #3427, Zia Girl Scout Council, Artesia
Service Unit, Christy Yaste, Sgt. Lindell Smith, Brininstool Equipment Sales,
and Artesia Arts Council.
We would also like to thank the following businesses and individuals who
donated their time or supplies for our fund raising projects. Wal-Mart Store
#3427, Fenn’s Country Market, Gregg’s Foods, Ed Henry & the Coca-Cola
Bottling Company, K-Mart,Coach Jeff Houghtaling and the Artesia Public
Schools for the use of the Bulldog Pit for the Battle of the Heroes basketball
game, Jessica Johnson who drew the poster for our basketball game, KTZA
and KSVP Radio Stations, Artesia Daily Press, Staci Guy, Tom & Sylvia
Schneider, Artesia 360, Eddy County Treasure Erma Salgado and Eddy
County for the use of the Eddy County Fairgrounds meeting room facility.
Artesia is truly a City of Champions and a great place to live and raise your
children. Each time the need arises and a call for assistance is dispatched,
the citizens of Artesia respond with big hearts.
Last but not least, members of the Shop With A Hero board, fire fighters,
EMS, law enforcement officers and their families who assisted with cooking
and serving hamburgers at the Art In the Park, concession stand at the
basketball game, and those who played in the basketball game. Shop with a
Hero will be bigger and better in the year of 2008.
Richard Martinez APD
Javier Moncada NMSP
Jamie Johnson APD
Brain Kirkland USBP
Bonnie Sanders APD
Tom Madrid USBP
Jerome Aguilar AFD
Veronica Morales USBP
Michell Gray RVFD
Roswell art on display
PORTALES—The Department of Art at Eastern
New Mexico University in Portales is presenting
the "Just Down the Road: Imported Art from
Roswell" exhibit from 5-7 p.m. through
Wednesday, Feb 6, in the Runnels Gallery in
the Golden Library on the Portales campus.
The exhibit includes work from 15 artists from
the Roswell area, including work by Sue Wink
who has public art located around the ENMU
campus.
"The show is composed of a wide variety of
media ranging from ceramics and painting to
animation and video," says Mollie Oblinger,
assistant professor of art.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Susan Pippin at
575.562.2778.
Living Treasure nominees sought
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center Foundation needs your input! The
Foundation sponsors the Museum’s Living
Treasures awards ceremony & reception each
year, which honors one man & one woman in
Artesia who have made a difference in all of our
lives—whether it’s by preserving our town’s
history, volunteerism, good deeds, or by
contributing towards our quality of life in their
own way. The one thing all of our past honorees
have had in common is their modesty; therefore
we would like to ask all of you here in town to let
us know who you think is worthy of recognizing
as this year’s Living Treasures. If you have a
person in mind to nominate, please take a
moment to write down their name and your
reasons why you feel this person deserves
recognition and drop it by the Artesia Historical
Museum & Art Center by the end of February
2008, or mail it to us at 505 West Richardson
Ave., Artesia 88210. Thank you for caring about
our local unsung heroes!
Absentee Voting Begins Tuesday
ARTESIA - Absentee voting for the March 4,
2008 Regular Municipal Election will begin on
January 29, 2008 and will end February 29,
2008. Voters wishing to vote Absentee must
request an application to vote by absentee by
calling the City Clerk’s Office at 746-2122 or
email at cityclerk@artesianm.com. The
application will be mailed to your address.
Area students academy-bound
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici
announced the names of three high school
students in Southeast New Mexico who he plans
to nominate for potential admission to one of the
United States military service academies this fall.
Nominees were selected on the
recommendation of Domenici’s Academy Review
Board, following an intense interview and
assessment process that considered their
academic, athletic, extracurricular, and
leadership abilities. Domenici is nominating a
total of 50 New Mexico high school seniors for
possible admission to the academies.
“These students represent some of the finest
young people New Mexico has to offer, and I’m
impressed by their demonstrated ability and
leadership,” said Domenici. “I’m sure they will
represent New Mexico well as they apply for
admittance to these top-notch institutions, and I
commend their desire to work hard as they
serve the United States.”
The following Southeast New Mexico-area
students were nominated by Domenici:
U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs,
Colo.
* Marcus Alvidrez of Carlsbad, Carlsbad High
School
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
* Taylor Harris of Roswell, Goddard High School
* Zachariah Owens of Eunice, Eunice High
School
Museum to present Beauty & Health
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center is getting ready to present “Beauty &
Health”, a community program for everyone, on
Saturday February 2nd at 2:00-4:00 pm in the
Museum’s Art Annex gallery at 503 West
Richardson Ave. in Artesia.
“Beauty & Health” is part of our Smithsonian
exhibit “Key Ingredients” public programs, and
will give visitors a chance to not only check out
our exhibit but to learn about a variety of beauty
treatments made from edible ingredients and to
explore traditional herbal remedies used by
pioneers back in the days when the nearest
doctor might be miles away.
The “Beauty & Health” program will be
presented in an informal, come & go format.
Visitors are invited to come by and enjoy a
sugar scrub treatment on their hands, a simple
facial and all-natural moisturizers as
demonstrated by Museum Manager Nancy
Dunn. Museum Registrar Sarah Quiroga will
have information available on traditional herbal
remedies as used by Artesia & New Mexico’s
pioneers. We’ll have recipes for making your
own edible beauty treatments and cosmetics,
and a booklet that outlines the health benefits of
common herbs & spices.
And of course we’ll have some goodies to
sample! We’ll have a variety of herb teas to try,
veggies marinated in a variety of herb-flavored
vinegars, and pecans and dried herbs from our
grounds as give-aways.
Everyone is invited to attend our program—for
more information call (575) 748-2390 or visit
www.artesiamuseum.org.
Holly quarterly conference call
scheduled
DALLAS – Holly Corporation (NYSE: HOC) plans
to announce results for the quarter ended
December 31, 2007 on February 19, 2008,
before the opening of trading on the NYSE. The
company has scheduled a conference call on
February 19, 2008 at 10:00AM EST to discuss
financial results. Listeners may access this call
by dialing (888) 548-4639. The ID# for this call
is 31093355. For those who would like to listen
to this call via the internet, you may access the
call at:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?
id=45093
Additionally, listeners may replay this call
approximately two hours after the call concludes
by dialing (800) 642-1687. This audio archive
will be available through March 5, 2008.
Holly Corporation, headquartered in Dallas,
Texas, is an independent petroleum refiner and
marketer that produces high value light
products such as gasoline, diesel fuel and jet
fuel. Holly operates through its subsidiaries an
85,000 barrels per day (“bpd”) refinery located
in Artesia, New Mexico, and a 26,000 bpd
refinery in Woods Cross, Utah. Holly also owns
a 45% interest (including the general partner
interest) in Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE
“HEP”), which through subsidiaries owns or
leases approximately 1,700 miles of petroleum
product pipelines in Texas, New Mexico and
Oklahoma and petroleum product terminals in
several Southwest and Rocky Mountain states.
PORTALES—The Department of Art at Eastern
New Mexico University in Portales is presenting
the "Just Down the Road: Imported Art from
Roswell" exhibit from 5-7 p.m. through
Wednesday, Feb 6, in the Runnels Gallery in
the Golden Library on the Portales campus.
The exhibit includes work from 15 artists from
the Roswell area, including work by Sue Wink
who has public art located around the ENMU
campus.
"The show is composed of a wide variety of
media ranging from ceramics and painting to
animation and video," says Mollie Oblinger,
assistant professor of art.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Susan Pippin at
575.562.2778.
Living Treasure nominees sought
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center Foundation needs your input! The
Foundation sponsors the Museum’s Living
Treasures awards ceremony & reception each
year, which honors one man & one woman in
Artesia who have made a difference in all of our
lives—whether it’s by preserving our town’s
history, volunteerism, good deeds, or by
contributing towards our quality of life in their
own way. The one thing all of our past honorees
have had in common is their modesty; therefore
we would like to ask all of you here in town to let
us know who you think is worthy of recognizing
as this year’s Living Treasures. If you have a
person in mind to nominate, please take a
moment to write down their name and your
reasons why you feel this person deserves
recognition and drop it by the Artesia Historical
Museum & Art Center by the end of February
2008, or mail it to us at 505 West Richardson
Ave., Artesia 88210. Thank you for caring about
our local unsung heroes!
Absentee Voting Begins Tuesday
ARTESIA - Absentee voting for the March 4,
2008 Regular Municipal Election will begin on
January 29, 2008 and will end February 29,
2008. Voters wishing to vote Absentee must
request an application to vote by absentee by
calling the City Clerk’s Office at 746-2122 or
email at cityclerk@artesianm.com. The
application will be mailed to your address.
Area students academy-bound
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici
announced the names of three high school
students in Southeast New Mexico who he plans
to nominate for potential admission to one of the
United States military service academies this fall.
Nominees were selected on the
recommendation of Domenici’s Academy Review
Board, following an intense interview and
assessment process that considered their
academic, athletic, extracurricular, and
leadership abilities. Domenici is nominating a
total of 50 New Mexico high school seniors for
possible admission to the academies.
“These students represent some of the finest
young people New Mexico has to offer, and I’m
impressed by their demonstrated ability and
leadership,” said Domenici. “I’m sure they will
represent New Mexico well as they apply for
admittance to these top-notch institutions, and I
commend their desire to work hard as they
serve the United States.”
The following Southeast New Mexico-area
students were nominated by Domenici:
U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs,
Colo.
* Marcus Alvidrez of Carlsbad, Carlsbad High
School
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
* Taylor Harris of Roswell, Goddard High School
* Zachariah Owens of Eunice, Eunice High
School
Museum to present Beauty & Health
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center is getting ready to present “Beauty &
Health”, a community program for everyone, on
Saturday February 2nd at 2:00-4:00 pm in the
Museum’s Art Annex gallery at 503 West
Richardson Ave. in Artesia.
“Beauty & Health” is part of our Smithsonian
exhibit “Key Ingredients” public programs, and
will give visitors a chance to not only check out
our exhibit but to learn about a variety of beauty
treatments made from edible ingredients and to
explore traditional herbal remedies used by
pioneers back in the days when the nearest
doctor might be miles away.
The “Beauty & Health” program will be
presented in an informal, come & go format.
Visitors are invited to come by and enjoy a
sugar scrub treatment on their hands, a simple
facial and all-natural moisturizers as
demonstrated by Museum Manager Nancy
Dunn. Museum Registrar Sarah Quiroga will
have information available on traditional herbal
remedies as used by Artesia & New Mexico’s
pioneers. We’ll have recipes for making your
own edible beauty treatments and cosmetics,
and a booklet that outlines the health benefits of
common herbs & spices.
And of course we’ll have some goodies to
sample! We’ll have a variety of herb teas to try,
veggies marinated in a variety of herb-flavored
vinegars, and pecans and dried herbs from our
grounds as give-aways.
Everyone is invited to attend our program—for
more information call (575) 748-2390 or visit
www.artesiamuseum.org.
Holly quarterly conference call
scheduled
DALLAS – Holly Corporation (NYSE: HOC) plans
to announce results for the quarter ended
December 31, 2007 on February 19, 2008,
before the opening of trading on the NYSE. The
company has scheduled a conference call on
February 19, 2008 at 10:00AM EST to discuss
financial results. Listeners may access this call
by dialing (888) 548-4639. The ID# for this call
is 31093355. For those who would like to listen
to this call via the internet, you may access the
call at:
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?
id=45093
Additionally, listeners may replay this call
approximately two hours after the call concludes
by dialing (800) 642-1687. This audio archive
will be available through March 5, 2008.
Holly Corporation, headquartered in Dallas,
Texas, is an independent petroleum refiner and
marketer that produces high value light
products such as gasoline, diesel fuel and jet
fuel. Holly operates through its subsidiaries an
85,000 barrels per day (“bpd”) refinery located
in Artesia, New Mexico, and a 26,000 bpd
refinery in Woods Cross, Utah. Holly also owns
a 45% interest (including the general partner
interest) in Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE
“HEP”), which through subsidiaries owns or
leases approximately 1,700 miles of petroleum
product pipelines in Texas, New Mexico and
Oklahoma and petroleum product terminals in
several Southwest and Rocky Mountain states.
