Brick Facade
The decorative brick facade for our building's exterior was next to go up. The rest of the outside will be white, with stucco along the other side.
View ArticleInsulation Going In
The insulation was installed in our new building in late April. Since then, the walls have been installed and primed.
View ArticleA Courtyard Is Born
Our back courtyard area is laid out, landscaped, and starting to take shape!
View ArticleRakin' Rocks In The Hot Sun!
Our construction workers are installing our grass, gravel walkways, and landscaping today!
View ArticleA River Runs Through It!
A creative drainage channel for our new Art Center, inspired by Main Street!
View ArticleMuseum Sign Face-Lift
We've heard from a few visitors who are wondering where our sign is--it's currently getting a much-needed makeover, and will be back out front soon!
View ArticleMuseum Sign Makeover!
Never fear, our Museum house sign is back out in front, looking better than ever! Note that you can even read the "And" now!
View ArticleCottonwood Garden Club Ladies, 1960
The Cottonwood Garden Club members show off their flower hats in 1960. (please contact the Museum if you recognize any of these creative women)
View ArticleCity Swimming Pool, 1972
The City's swimming pool was built in 1938/39 using WPA funds and native New Mexico rock collected from around the state. The pool was located next to Artesia High School on Richardson Ave. just east...
View ArticleAltrusa Club Ladies in Raton, 1970
Artesia Altrusa Club members Marguerite Henderson, Mary Ray, and Dorothy Butts pose in front of their motel during a road trip in 1970.
View ArticleAHS Varsity Cheerleaders, 1964
Artesia High School Varsity Cheerleaders Paula, Javana, Beverly, Shirley, Dee Bee, and Shirley strike a pose in 1964.
View ArticleBulldogs 1909 Football Team
The first Bulldogs football team, in 1909. Artesia High School's first senior class of 3 students graduated in 1909 also! Note the leather helmets on the players.
View ArticleBirds-Eye View of Artesia, ca. 1912
We believe this view faces east, and was taken from on top of Artesia's first water tower near 10th St. and Quay Ave.
View ArticleEarly drilling rig, ca. 1920
Long before Artesia's big oil boom hit in 1924, local drillers were exploring the possibilities in southeast New Mexico's oil fields with small rigs like this wooden one.
View ArticleArtesia by Air, 1934
The Three Hawks Aero Foto service took a series of photos of Artesia from the air in 1934. This shot faces the north; the Artesia Hotel can be seen at the right of the photo.
View ArticleCowboys at the Chuckwagon, ca. 1910
This photograph was taken west of Artesia around 1910 and shows a bunch of hungry cowboys getting their meal. Note that the man second from the left is holding a disco for cooking over the fire!
View ArticleA Mile of Roses, ca. mid-1900s
Have you ever wondered how Roselawn Ave. got its name? In the early 1900s, the entire length of Roselawn Ave. was planted in roses, from Main St. all the way to Rosedale--a local residence south of town.
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