Both Carlsnad and Artesia have enacted bans on certain fireworks, as the drought worsens throughout the region. The Carlsbad ordinance has actually been on the books for the past ten years, at least, prohibiting the use of aerial and ground audible fireworks. The city council extended the ban in a vote on May 24th. That … Read more
A local teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with selling a gun to another teen who was then fatally shot by two other teenagers in April at Cahoon Park. A statement from RPD says the seller had left the park prior to the shooters arriving. 16 year old Isaiah Gabriel Olivas was arrested … Read more
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