A man wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting in Roswell has been captured. Justino Martinez was arrested Saturday night after a brief foot chase with police. He was wanted for three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of child abuse, shooting at an occupied dwelling, and other crimes. Roswell Police … Read more
A key state commission that guides New Mexico’s wildlife agency and oversees a multimillion-dollar budget that includes conservation, hunting and fishing programs won’t be able to conduct any business until the governor fills at least one of four outstanding vacancies. Game Commission Chair Deanna Archuleta submitted her resignation Monday, leaving the seven-member panel short of … Read more
Carlsbad’s Riverblitz is coming up. The annual cleanup event is scheduled for March 4th. Mayor Dale Janway says the focus of this cleanup is along the Pecos River. Pick up of provided supplies will begin at 7 a.m. at the Riverwalk Recreation Center. Members of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse will be cooking lunch for … Read more
Authorities in Tuesday, called off a two days search effort for a jet skiier who went missing on Brantley Lake. Eddy County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the state park on Sunday when the man was reported missing. A statement from Marine Enforcement Officer Ramon Carillo said two men were working on a jet ski and … Read more
The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for some help in solving a cold case homicide dating back almost three years. In April of 2020, ECSO responded to the report of human remains that were discovered in a remote lcoation south of Malaga. Several human bones were found there, which were eventually identified as belonging … Read more
A Florida businessman and social media personality has purchased the 1962 Lockheed JetStar that once belonged to Elvis Presley. James Webb says he plans to move the airplane out of Roswell to Florida. Webb operates a YouTube channel called Jimmy’s World. His business focuses on rehabilitating old, often abandoned, airplanes, even making some of them … Read more
Artesia police are offering a cash reward for information that leads to the persons responsible for a rash of car break ins. Crimestopeprs is offering the 1-thousand dollar reward. On Tuesday of last week between 6pm and midnight, multiple vehicles were vandlaized at several different locations. Surveillance video shows a person wearing a gray hoodie … Read more
House Republicans today met today to elect a new Minority Caucus Whip. Republicans selected State Rep. Greg Nibert (Roswell) for the caucus whip position. In a prepared statement, Nibert said he was humbled and honored to be selected to work with the leadership team and looks forward to working to support New Mexico’s best interest … Read more
South Park Cemetery staff will soon be removing all Christmas flowers and decorations that were left at gravesites. People who placed items on gravesites and would like to retrieve those items should do so by Sunday, Feb. 5. Cemetery staff plan to begin clearing and disposing of the Christmas items Monday, Feb. 6. Christmas items … Read more
A shooting at a Roswell business has been ruled self-defense by authorities. Roswell Poclie said Tuesday that Brian Jaramillo was shot multiple times Monday morning by his wife inside a business the pair owned in the 1400 block of West 2nd Street. As officers arrived, they found the woman sitting outside in front of the … Read more