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
The FBI says it has confirmed that more than a dozen fires, including the Salt Fire that has devastated Ruidoso, were human caused. Damage continues to mount almost weekly due to floods along the burn scar. The FBI said in a statement Monday that it is investigating a man and his girlfriend for possibly starting … Read more
The Roswell Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition Mary Peck: Land Marks. The exhibition will be on view from July 27 through Jan. 19 in the Roswell Museum’s Graphics and Paul Horgan Galleries. From southeastern New Mexico in the late 1970s and mid-1980s to Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico and the ranchlands of … Read more