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
The Lincoln National Forest has increased the fire danger rating from “moderate” to “high” effective June 22, 2023. The measure is a part of ongoing efforts to mitigate wildfire risk in the area. Under “very high” fire danger ratings, fires will start easily from most causes. The fires spread rapidly and have a quick increase … Read more
The Farm Credit of New Mexico’s (FCNM) planned merger with California based American Ag Credit, was ordered to be reconsidered by a new vote by FCNM stockholders on Friday, June 16, 2023, by the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), the federal agency in charge of all farm credit organizations, according to attorney Pete Domenici, Jr., who … Read more
The Department of Game and Fish will conduct checkpoints throughout the state this summer to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico … Read more
In business news… an eysore of a property alonf South Canal Street in Carlsbad will soon get a makeover. The Carlsbad Department of Development recently announcing that Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins will soon occupy the land between the Burger King and the Sonic. Both chains are under the Dunkin’ brand. Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway … Read more