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State budget passes House with bipartisan support
Most local representatives vote in favor of the $7.3 billion House bill
With overwhelming bipartisan support on Wednesday, a $7.3 billion state budget coasted through...
Bench warrant issued for woman charged in tractor-trailer theft
A bench warrant was issued Wednesday for a woman who faces charges after she was allegedly found last month in a stolen semi tractor-trailer.
Judge...
COVID-19 Situation
Chaves County moves to Yellow Level, easing restrictions
Chaves County is out of the red.
The county’s test positivity rate for COVID-19 dropped more than 4 percentage points to 3.22% in Wednesday’s update...
Program to help New Mexicans cope with COVID-19
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department has launched a statewide mental health support line to help New Mexicans experiencing anxiety, stress...
Local Sports
A love affair with NMMI that never ends
Growing up in the projects of Houston, Texas, Reggie Franklin was taught to dream big and to love God by his mother, Olevia. She...
Reggie Franklin’s thoughts
“I think it (NMMI) prepared me, that no matter what you are going through, you can make it,” Reggie Franklin said. “That RAT year...
Police Blotter
2 vehicles reported stolen in separate incidents
The following public records are from the Roswell Police Department and can be viewed at rpdp2c.org. All people arrested or cited are presumed innocent.
Police...
Op/Ed
Letter: Compromise needed when determining energy future
I do not believe we have heard an end to the cries of anguish portending the demise of the oil industry. In fact as...
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State budget passes House with bipartisan support
Most local representatives vote in favor of the $7.3 billion House bill
With overwhelming bipartisan support on Wednesday, a $7.3 billion state budget coasted through...
Bench warrant issued for woman charged in tractor-trailer theft
A bench warrant was issued Wednesday for a woman who faces charges after she was allegedly found last month in a stolen semi tractor-trailer.
Judge...
Sewer-line repairs planned for North Garden
North Garden Avenue between East College Boulevard and Cherry Street will be closed to through traffic from Tuesday, March 2 to Friday, March 5...
Council to discuss potential settlement in GRT lawsuit
The Roswell City Council will have a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss a potential settlement in a lawsuit it joined with about 40...
Homicide suspect charged in second fatal shooting
A man already being held at the Chaves County Detention Center on criminal counts in connection with one deadly shooting was charged Monday in...
Measure addressing emergency powers clears committee
A proposed state constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature more of an opportunity to weigh in on future emergency public health orders and...
City looks to expedite construction of new landfill cell
The Roswell Municipal Landfill is taking measures to slow down the fill rate of the cell currently in use while the city expedites the...
Municipal Court to be closed Thursday
The Roswell Municipal Court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Feb. 25 for a staff administrative day, according to a press release...
Airport Authority report due to be presented
A report that includes citizens’ input about what would be entailed in the possible formation of an airport authority to manage the Roswell Air...
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of his sister
A man who is believed to have unintentionally shot his sister to death Sunday evening while at her home has been charged in her...
Anderson splits with other local reps on abortion law repeal
Legislation to repeal a 52-year-old dormant law that criminalizes most abortions has passed the New Mexico House of Representatives in a 40-30 vote, garnering...