News Staff Many birds benefit from the habitat and natural resources at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary and Nature Center in west Roswell. At the same time, many citizens and visitors to the city enjoy watching the birds and strolling through the sanctuary at 401 N. Sycamore Ave. Something that should not be done at this … Read more
As the public enjoys the Bert Murphy Family Splash Pad at Poe Corn Park, people are reminded the emergency shut-off button is indeed for emergencies only. People have been pressing the button multiple times a day for non-emergencies. When this happens, a recreation staff member must go to the splash pad to turn the water … Read more
New Mexico is several months into an investigation to determine the extent of contamination at two U.S. Air Force bases, and state officials said Friday that the work is on track to be completed by summer 2022. Environment Secretary James Kenney said his department has reviewed data, drafted analysis and sampling plans, and visited areas … Read more
The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit will be in Artesia from June 11th through 14th. On Thursday, the exhibit will receive a full excort from Roswell to Artesia at 1pm. The escort will be provided by various county volunteer firefighters and law enforcement. Viewing of the exhbit is free and will be available between the … Read more
New summer hours for the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center. The indoor pool is open weekdays for lap swimming from 6-to-9am, 10:30 to oon, and 5-to-7pm. ALso Saturdays from 10 to noon. The outdoor pool is open seven days a week from noon to 6pm. Pool programs include water aerobics on weekdays at 8am, and … Read more
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument will close this weekend while crews continue efforts to contain a wildfire in the Gila National Forest. The National Park Service said Thursday that the Cliff Dwellings will shut down beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and until further notice. The lightning-caused blaze, which was first reported May 20, has … Read more
The Eddy County Sheriffs Office is congratulating Deputy Ryan Kinnikan and and Deputy Josh Herrera for their graduation from the Southeastern Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Kinnikan graduated with the academic award. He also broke the long standing record for most continuous sit-ups at 310 continuous. Deputy Herrera was pinned by his little brother Sam Fodge. … Read more
Following the recent severe thunderstorms, the City of Roswell is continuing to deal with a large amount of water flooding streets and other areas in south Roswell. The Roswell/Chaves County emergency manager was part of an aerial review of the area west of the Roswell Air Center Tuesday afternoon (June 1). The source of the … Read more
During the recent storms, the Roswell Municipal Landfill experienced some higher-than-normal road erosion that has impacted operations. As a result, the landfill will be closed until further notice. The landfill staff is working to address the road conditions so the landfill can reopen as soon as possible. Trash collection throughout the city will continue this … Read more
The big story today, an Artesia Poclie Officer – killed while off duty after crashing into a semi truck. New Mexico State Police confirm the victim, 42 year-old Thomas Wade Frazier, was driving his personal truck north on US 285 when he rear-ended the semi. State Poclie say the semi was slowing down in order … Read more