News Staff Roswell Poclie are asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in connection to a stabbing death that happened Tuesday. Poclie are trying to find 29 year-old John Eric Lerma, of Roswell. They’re seeking Lerma as part of the investigation into the death of 20 year-old Mario Zion Olivas Jr, who was … Read more
New Mexico officials have released the names of dozens of people who are vying to be appointed to the state’s new Cannabis Regulatory Advisory Committee. The list of 161 people was posted online Friday, with state officials saying they’re committed to ensuring a transparent process as the state prepares for recreational marijuana sales. Under state … Read more
Artesia Police continues to get multiple reports of atttempts at fraud concerning the NM Department of Workforce Solutions. If you go to the Artesia Police Department Facebook page, you can see some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of scammers. Scammers are trying to take advantage of pandemic unemployment programs through identity theft. … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Disicion and Safer New Mexico Now are resuming in-person car seat checks in Artesia. Starting May 15th, car seat fitting stations will be held on the third saturday of the month from 10am to noon at the Artesia Fire Department, located at 309 North 7th Avenue. This … Read more
Whether you enjoy competing on your own or like to be part of a team, the City of Roswell has a couple upcoming recreation options in which residents can participate. Adult coed volleyball is scheduled to begin its season June 7. The season will feature 10 games for each team, with games played Mondays, Tuesdays … Read more
Representatives of the City of Roswell and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln Counties celebrated the completion of renovations and improvements to the Boys and Girls Club building in Roswell at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon (April 26). The facility at 201 S. Garden Ave. is owned by the city and leased … Read more
A shooting at a McDonalds in Roswell. Poclie repsonded to 1804 South Main just after 5am Friday morning and found the victim lying int he parking lot. Witnesses said the suspect was seen running down South Main toward West Hobbs STreet. 20 year-old Erin Buckner was captured nearby. The victim, a 68 year-old man, told … Read more
A new rangeland wildifre started Monday in the Lincoln National Forest. The Three Rivers Fire is burning in the Smokey Bear Ranger District and was first reported at 30 acres, but quickly grew to over 4-thousand acres by late monday night. The cause of the fire is not known. The fire was located just above … Read more
The Roswell Police Department is working to identify the person who shot and robbed a man late Friday afternoon (April 23) behind a vacant building in the 2300 block of North Main Street. The victim, a 64-year-old man who is believed to be homeless, was shot in the face and hand by a single gunshot. … Read more
The Roswell Police Department has recently investigated several instances in which people reported receiving a letter from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, advising them an unemployment claim was filed on their behalf. In each case, the person had not filed for unemployment, and in most cases the person was currently employed. A Workforce … Read more