News Staff Congratulations going out to the Artesia FFA chapter Wildlife Team. The wildlife team has earned a bronze rating from Empower. Artesia FFA WIldlife Team members are Sage Akerman, Addy Bratcher, Hagen Murph and Jaden Waldrip.
An active emergency alert was issued on Friday at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery. Artesia Polcie initially responded to reports of an explosion and thick smoke emitting from the plant and drifting over parts of the city. A shelter indoors advisory was issued for Artesia. By 1pm, the emergency was lifted after a fire was … Read more
The City of Roswell is excited to announce that it has awarded SkyWest Airline’s response to its Request for Proposal (RFP) for air-service flights from Roswell to Denver, Colorado, via United Airlines’ reservation, ticking and baggage system. This strategic and timely move by Roswell’s Mayor and City Council reflects a commitment to enhancing connectivity for … Read more
This week, Artesia City Council reminded everyone of upcoming public hearings on November 10th. One item will be a variance request involving two mobile homes. The other will discuss the new housing development at the site of the old armory building. if you have any opinions or thoughts on the new housing development, go to … Read more
We are leaerning that a sergeant with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office was arrested this past weekend and charged with drunk driving. Court documents show Simranjit Khurana was pulled over for speeding and for failing to maintain a single lane in Carlsbad ay about 2am on Saturday. The officers reported smelling a strong odor of … Read more
— Children will be able to enjoy a safe and fun event as the City of Roswell and Waymaker Church put on the Fall Bash. The free event takes place Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pioneer Plaza (426 N. Main St.). Activities will include trunk-or-treat, games, bounce houses, photo ops, candy … Read more
The City of Roswell was recently notified of the award of a state grant that will provide funding that will help with the city’s continuing efforts to improve its Animal Services facility. The $168,201 grant for Roswell from the State of New Mexico Animal Welfare Fund was approved by the state Department of Finance’s Local … Read more
On Saturday, the Artesia Public Library will hold their Fall Halloween Festval. Come to the library from 3:00-5:00 for all kinds of festive fun including a spooky tent, games, a photo booth, story time, and more. The event will be set up in the library’s parking lot. This is completely free and open to all … Read more
The Roswell Police Department will be part of another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month. RPD is again partnering with Walgreens to host the event at the company’s south Roswell store Saturday, Oct. 25. Members of RPD will be at the store at 1200 S. Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Read more
A developing story out of Eddy County involving a police shooting. State Polcie have taken over the investigation involving the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded Friday to a location near McKittrick Road and Hidalgo Road in reference to a report of an adult male who was threatening the reporting party with a rifle. Shortly after deputies … Read more