County approves $200K to aid AFD with hiring
(WorldNews Mexico)

The Eddy County Commission voted Tuesday in Artesia to approve a one-time payment of $200,000 to the Artesia Fire Department to assist in the hiring, training and salaries of six new employees. According to Artesia City Councilor Kent Bratcher, the City of Artesia will assume all expense after the project money is expended. Artesia Fire Chief Kevin Hope reported to the commission that the six additional personnel were needed so that ground transports of...