Ex-Artesia employee charged with brass theft

ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) - A City of Artesia employee apparently thought he could make some quick extra cash while on the job. Now, he is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of brass meant for city projects. There is now a warrant for this former city employee's arrest. Tools of late Queen of England’s former master saddler stolen in AlbuquerquePolice were called to Steel Depot in Artesia in early August after workers noticed something unusual. Hundreds of pou