From the Pecos Valley Newsroom

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

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

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

Carlsbad Police are investigating an infant’s death after the child had been reported as missing. Both Carlsbad PD and the Eddy County Sheriff are assisting after the child’s body was discovered along State Road 137 on September 6th. The remains were later confirmed to be that of a human infant. The sheriff’s office says the … Read more

Artesia General Hospital is launching a new Catch It Early campaign designed to help women detect any signs of breast cancer. The new mammogram campaign will run from now through the end of October. Breast cancer remains one of the top reasons cancer is disgnosed in women. Early detection can make a hge difference in … Read more

Some cannabis sold in Sunland Park and Alamagordo has been recalled. The New Mexico Cannabis Control division says it recalled the product due to positive tests for a prohibited pesticide. The product was sold in stores statewide from August 1st through 6th of this yea, including at the R. Greenleaf organics dispensaries on Appalusa Drivein … Read more

As autumn officially begins in late September, the splash pads at Poe Corn Park and Carpenter Park will wrap up their summer season Sept. 30. The city’s two splash pads will operate for their final day of the year that day before closing until next year. The splash pads are open daily from 11 a.m. … Read more

After reconsideration by the mayor, mayor pro tem and city manager of the new City of Roswell water-rate system, Mayor Tim Jennings plans to place an item on the Sept. 12 City Council agenda to repeal and replace the recently adopted ordinance. The action expected to be considered by city councilors at the upcoming regular … Read more

The Roswell Municipal Court announces the promotion and appointment of Mr. Ron J. Garcia to the position of Court Administrator. Garcia has been employed with the City of Roswell in various capacities for more than 23 years. Starting in 2001, Mr. Garcia held positions working in the departments of Animal Services, Utilities, and Code Enforcement. … Read more

The Roswell Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning (Aug. 24) shooting that resulted in the death of a local woman. The shooting occurred in the 1500 block of Adams Avenue in south Roswell around 9:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found numerous people in the front yard of a residence, including a woman lying … Read more