Eddy County Approves Fire Dept. Reorganization

The Eddy County Commission has approved elmimnating the fire chief positions at 11 fire stations and consolidating the fire departments into three districts. The move is expected to improve emergency response county-wide, while also helping to maintain fire insurance ratings. Chief Joshua Mack told the Current Argus that districts will now be staffed by three … Read more

Three Men Killed In Tragic Crash Near Deming, NM

A tragic crash on I-10 near Deming has left three West Texas people dead. State Poclie say the three victims were riding in a Nissan SUV that was being towed by another SUV eastbound on the highway when the towed vehicle fishtailed and flipped. 53 year old Raymundo Cruz Herrera and 41 year old Jose … Read more

Retired Police Officers Help Make Roswell Burglary Arrest

Two retired police officers are credited with helping to make a burglary arrest in Roswell over the weekend. Court documents showed 19 year old Ernesto Montano and brothers Marvin and Larry WInkles, all of Roswell, were apprehended and charged with burglary and conspiracy. Roswell Public Information Officer Todd Wildermuth is quoted in the Daily Record … Read more

Republicans Outpace Democrats In Eddy County Absentee Ballots

The New Mexico State Secretary of State’s Office says more Republican than Democrats – have turned in absentee ballots – ahead of the state’s June 7th primary election. You can register to vote or update you existing registration and vote on the same day at your county clerk’s office. Chief Deputy Eddy County Clerk Cara … Read more

East Hobson Road Closed through Early August

A traffic alert for you in Roswell… East Hobson Road will be closed between Southeast Wells Street and U.S. 285 beginning today, so contractor crews can reconstruct and widen that section of road in south Roswell. This phase of the project is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 5. During construction, residents and businesses will … Read more

RPD Attempts To Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

Roswell poclie are seeking help in indentifying a suspect seen in surveillance video robbing the Allsup’s near West McGaffey Street and Lea Avenue in Roswell. The heist took place on May 10th just after midnight. The suspect picked up a case of beer, took it to the counter, and then pulled a gun on the … Read more

Xcel Energy Says It’s Prepared For Summer Power Demand

Xcel Energy says it is prepared for the summer high-demand season. A statement from the company says its Texas and New Mexico system is in good shape to supply enough electricity to meet summer demand and is backed up by strong connections to the Southwest Power Pool and its ample power generating capacity. Xcel Energy’s … Read more

Carlsbad Man Accused Of Stealing Search & Rescue Dogs

A Calrsbad man is accused of stealing three trained search and rescue dogs. Police say Jon Green broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, stole her car keys, and then took off in her vehicle. Police say Green allegedly took the dogs as retaliation against her. Green and the dogs have still NOT been found and authorities … Read more

Details Emerge In Eddy County Oilfield Shooting Death

An Alabama man is facing a murder charge here in Eddy County after his arrest Sunday night. Deputies responded to an oil field site along Longhorn Road, where they found Avery Weathers shot to death. Weathers was reportedly from Louisiana. The gunman was identified as Tevin Morrissette and investigators said the pair had been drinking … Read more

Carlsbad Woman Killed In Crash Near Roswell

A Carlsbad woman is identified as the victim of a deadly crash near Roswell on Wednesday. Polcie say 23 year old Alexa Renee Fox was headed north on US 285 when she crossed the center line and struck an oncoming pickup truck. State Poclie said Fox was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup’s driver … Read more