News Staff 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
The Roswell Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition Esther Elia: Khosh min Lakha. The exhibition will be on view from Aug. 31 through Nov. 17 in the Roswell Museum’s Entry Gallery. An artist talk is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 30, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the gallery. Emerging interdisciplinary artist Esther … Read more
Drilling related to testing of road pavement and the soil below will be taking place along Hobson Road in south Roswell. The testing is needed as a consultant hired by the city develops a flood prevention plan for Hobson Road. The drilling work is scheduled to begin today. Motorists are asked to use extra caution … Read more