News Staff The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Two office in cooperation with Brasier Asphalt (Contractor) will begin roadway rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on NM 2 from milepost 30 to milepost 32 (Midway) . The hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is an estimated 2-week project, … Read more
An alternative entrance will be in use at the Roswell Museum during construction that will make significant enhancements to the entryway, lobby and surrounding area at the front of the museum. Demolition of the museum’s main entrance and adjacent interior area on the south side of the building are scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 23. … Read more
A third daily flight between Roswell Air Center and Dallas Forth Worth International Airport will be available beginning May 6. The American Airlines flight is scheduled to arrive in Roswell at 3:30 p.m. and depart for DFW at 4 p.m. each day. Roswell Air Center currently has two daily American Airlines flights to and from … Read more
The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a poultry facility in eastern New Mexico. Initial testing of the facility was performed on April 10 for the presence of HPAI. Further testing … Read more
Roswell Police are investgating a deadly Monday night crash involving a pedestrian. Police say a 68 year old man was attempting to cross the 2200 block of West Second Street when he was struck by a vehicle headed west. The man is believed to have been using a walker. The SUV was driven by a … Read more
Roswell Police are investigating a deadly crash that took place Friday morning on South Washington Avenue. A statement from RPD says the crash happened around 2 in the morning when a 2003 Ford F250 pickup truck was headed south on Washington. For some reason, the driver lost control at a high rate of speed near … Read more
The city of Carlsbad is trying to establish planning priorities for anticipated capital projects – and they would like to hear from you. Limited funding requires phasing of larger projects and for the City to leverage federal, state and local funds. The City is seeking public input in the process. Capital projects include city street … Read more
An officer-involved shooting involving the Roswell Police Department occurred Thursday about 11:20 a.m. on South Sunset Avenue near West McGaffey Street on the city’s west side. RPD detectives had just spotted 27 year old Javier Harvey Salinas Junior driving a vehicles on South Sunset Avenue near West Poe Street. According to a statement provided by … Read more
The City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful program will help local residents celebrate Arbor Day by again handing out tree seedlings for citizens who wish to plant them in their yards or other properties. The Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Spring River Zoo Park … Read more
Roswell Police have arrested two men for murder after a shooting Friday night. 38 year old Eric J. Contreras and 19 year old Miguel Angel Soltero are each charged with murder and tampering with evidence for the death of 21 year old Nicholas Montoya. Contreras is also facing a gun charge, considering his history as … Read more