Roswell Teens Convicted For Cahoon Park Double Killing

Two Roswell teens implicated in the Cahoon Park double killing have been convicted by a jury for murder and armed robbery. Jurors deliberated only an hour and 15 minutes before returning their unanimous verdicts against Damian Gage Romero and Carlos Gallegos, both 16 years old. The two boys will be sentenced as juveniles and the … Read more

Roswell Police Involved In Shooting Of DV Suspect

An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Roswell. RPD says police responded to a domestic violence call at a home on Oak Drive when a child called 911 indicating his father had a gun. Officers quickly encountered 30 year old Timothy Riley, who quickly got into a vehicle in the driveway. The man was … Read more

Roswell Shooting Leaves Man Dead

The Roswell Police Department is investigating a Monday night (Oct. 21) shooting that resulted in the death of a 46-year-old local man. The shooting occurred at or near the intersection of East Third Street and Orchard Avenue in east Roswell around 10:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the unresponsive victim lying in the street. … Read more

Roswell Facilities Remain Closed Due To Flooding

The Roswell Air Center remains closed and all flights are cancelled for today due to the severe flooding problems that remain. An assessment of damage will be done today to determine if flights can resume by this afternoon. In addition, a number of other facilities remain closed, including the recreation and aquatic center, the Roswell … Read more

New Details In Roswell Police Shooting

The Roswell Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday (Oct. 15) shortly after 3 p.m. near the intersection of West Country Club Road and North Kentucky Avenue. The incident began when RPD officers attempted to arrest Louie Joseph Archuleta, 28, when he pulled into the parking lot of the Candlewood Suites hotel on … Read more

Road Work On N. Washington Avenue In Roswell

Street work (mill and overlay) on North Washington Avenue from West Country Club Road to West Berrendo Road is scheduled to occur Thursday, Oct. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 24. As the work proceeds north, the impacted sections of North Washington will be closed to through traffic, but access will be provided to residents, businesses and … Read more

NMSP To Conduct “Saturation Patrols” In All NM Counties Throughout October

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints during October in all counties throughout the state. NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about … Read more

Roswell Science & Art Festival Returns For 5th Year

The Roswell Science and Art Festival returns for a fifth year of all-ages fun and learning at the Roswell Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. This free community event is presented by the Roswell Museum in collaboration with local and regional educational, science and cultural leaders. This year’s festival … Read more

Man And Woman Rescued From Roswell House Fire

Roswell firefighters rescued two people from a burning house Saturday morning (Sept. 21) in east Roswell. A 60-year-old man and 61-year-old-woman were found inside the house by Roswell Fire Department firefighters conducting a search upon arrival at the fire in the 1100 block of East Walnut Street around 8:30 a.m. Both victims were transported to … Read more