A high ranking member of the Artesia Police Department was placed on administrative leave following accusations that she struck a household member. Commander Chantel Longway was arrested by Chaves County deputies on Tuesday for a warrant by Dexter Police for battery and criminal damage to property. Artesia Poclie Chief Kirk Roberts released a statement that … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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