• AMS began as a grassroots effort in 1997 to revitalize the appearance and spirit downtown Artesia and was incorporated on November 24, 1997.

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• Under the guidelines of MainStreet National Trust, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, AMS became a non-profit organization, obtaining 501(c)(3) status on September 1, 1998.

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• Artesia MainStreet is a 2018 Main Street America Accredited Program.