Lake Arthur
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Council approves pay increase for police, fire departments
Your browser does not support the audio element. Artesia fire and police scored raises at the Artesia City Council meeting on Tuesday. The council approved a 10-percent pay increase for all positions and ranks in the Artesia Police Department and a five-percent pay increase in the Artesia Fire Department. The increases will take effect July 1.
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