News Staff The annual Cy Palmer Memorial Car seat clinic was held recently in Artesia. The Clinic was held in celebration of the life and remembrance of Cy Palmer, a 7-year-old who tragically lost his life as the result of a motor vehicle crash on November 15, 2017. Although Palmer was wearing his seat belt, he was … Read more
A tragic house fire in Roswell has left three children dead. RFD responded Tuesday night to the 500 block of South Cedar and found that the parents of two of the children, aged 3 and 4, had just returned home to find the house filled with smoke. They had left the young children in the … Read more
This month marks the 100-year anniversary of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In celebration of the centenary anniversary, the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Arts Council are unveiling a new mural designed by world-renowned artist Kelsey Montague. The mural, located at 220 S. Canal Street, welcomes visitors from the Carlsbad Caverns into the City of … Read more
Carlsbad’s 3rd Safe Haven baby box was dedicated on Saturday. The newest addition is located on the north side of Carlsbad Fire Station 1. So far this year nationwide, 15 people have surrendered a newborn infant in a safe haven baby box. A Baby Box allows for the legal, safe, and anonymous surrender of an … Read more
More new details in the Walmart shooting ordeal in Roswell. Police now say they’ve also arrested the victim’s girlfriend, 22 year old Zayleen Thyberg. Thyberg reportedly turned herself in Tuesday night after a warrant was issued charging her with tampering with evidence. Her boyfriend, Steve Soltero, was shot and killed inside the Walmart last Friday. … Read more
A judge has formally granted permission to attend in-person university classes – to the teenager accused of disposing of her newborn infant in a hospital trash can in Artesia. Alexee Trevizo appeared at the court hearing via Zoom, addressing several motions that were filed in her murder case. Trevizon contends that the child was stillborn, … Read more
New details about the officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of the Artesia Public Safety Building. New Mexico State Poclie say two men – citizens – began arguing in the parking lot of the public safety complex at about 9:30 on October 12th. During the confrontation, one of the men pulled a gun and opened … Read more
The 18 year old man wanted for shooting and killing another teenager inside the Roswell Walmart store – has been apprehended. Joshua Ray Martinez was captured at an apartment near Southeast Main Street and Hobbs late Monday afternoon, according to a statement from RPD. Police responded to the store Saturday night and found 19 year … Read more
An ongoing investigation has resulted in charges being filed against multiple people, as well as charges expected to be filed against additional people, in connection to numerous instances of catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles. As the investigation continues and more people are charged, the Roswell Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is asking citizens who … Read more
The Roswell Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as it investigates incidences of someone offering handyman or small construction services, taking money to perform a specified project, and then failing to show up to do the job and cutting off contact with the person who paid for the work. RPD is asking for contact … Read more