The Superintendent of Artesia Public Schools, Thad Phipps, announced his retirement at the Artesia School Board meeting this week. The School Board is thankful for Thad’s many years of service as a teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Thad’s exemplary work ethic, compassion, and dedication to his work have enabled him to positively influence … Read more
The indoor pool at the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center will reopen Saturday, July 8. Open swim is available each day from noon to 6 p.m. (These are the same open-swim hours for the outdoor pool.) Lap swimming at the indoor pool will be Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to noon and Saturday 10 a.m. … Read more
The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office says it has since found a lost piece of equipment that it had asked for help in finding. IN a Facebook post on June 30th, the sheriff’s office said it was asking for anyone to please turn in a lost radiographic device that was apparently left in the area of … Read more
The Summer Reading Program continues at the Roswell Public Library and everyone can still sign up to track their reading for prizes. The library’s preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 is Wednesday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m. On Thursday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m., STEAM instructor Katelyn is presenting a pressed-flower bookmark activity for kids of … Read more
Senator Gay Kernan (R-Hobbs) today announced her retirement from the New Mexico Senate after 21 years of dedicated public service. “After much prayerful consideration and with the help of my family, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my seat as New Mexico State Senator for District 42, effective August 1, 2023,” said … Read more
We begin today on the crime beat in Ruidoso, where human remains have been discovered along Highway 70. The Lincoln County Sheriff said construction workers found the remains early today in the 26000 block of Highway 70. The remains have been taken to a forensic examiner in Albuquerque. The identity of the person is not … Read more
The City of Roswell and its Community Development Department have introduced a new program designed to help reduce the cost for homeowners to enhance their homes and properties. For approximately the next year – until May 11, 2024 – the first city building permit application for a project on a single-family residential property will cost … Read more
Portions of the walking trail at Cielo Grande Recreation Area will be closed at various times during the next approximately four months while the installation of a new water line takes place. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 26, and is expected to conclude in mid-October. The project will be done in phases, … Read more
An officer-involved shooting involving a Roswell Police Department officer occurred Friday evening (June 23) about 7 p.m. in the 1600 block of West Walnut Street. Three RPD officers were at a residence to serve an arrest warrant on Robert Archuleta, 61, for charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor, aggravated stalking, and bribery or … Read more
The Roswell Fire Department will hold open tryouts for it’s compeitive combat challenge. It’s a chance to test your skills, strength and cardio on a fun 5-minute course. The event is planned for Saturday, July 8th from 7 to 11am. There is no charge to participate. There will be free hot dogs and everyone can … Read more