A grass and brush fire got out of control on Sunday, causing big concern in Chaves County. A statement from Midway Fire and EMS says they were sent to US 285 and Hobson Road for a fire that was threatening structures. When they arrived, the firefighters found a fast-running grass fire in light fuels that … Read more
Another drug takeback event is planned for Roswell on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm in the lobby of the Roswell Police Station, at 128 West Second Street. The service is free and those bringing prescription drugs can remain anonymous, no questions asked. Please note, however, the DEA – which will dispose of the … Read more
A sidewalk projoect starts Monday on West McGaffey Street in Roswell. The project between South union and Wyoming Avenues will take approximately three months to complete. The contractor will start by installing sidewalks where none currently exists. Traffic in both directions on McGaffey should remain unaffected.
Two people have died as a result of the McBride fire, which grew to more than 53-hundred acres om Wednesday. The deaths were said to be IN ruidoso after fire crews responded to a home on fire along Gavilan Canyon Road. Village polcie said the couple had attempted to evacuate, but had remained unaccounted for. … Read more
Lincoln County declared an emergency Tuesday due to a wildfire. The McBride fire has grown to about 32-hundred acres according to Inciweb. Evacuation orders were in place for Ruidoso north of the high school, including Gavilan Canyon Road, Homestead Loop, Eagle Creek, Blue Lake Drive, Mira Monte Road, and east of Fort Stanton Road. A … Read more
A traffic alert for you. North Atkinson Avenue between East Second Street and East College Boulevard is scheduled to reopen to traffic today, following the completion of the first phase of a major street improvement project. The second and third phases will take place at a later date once the contractor receives materials. Also, on … Read more
Fire crews have been working since Thursday to control a fire that was started initially as a controlled burn. The flames were burning near the Pecos River. We’re told that the fire was started as a contorlled burn by BLM workers. At this point, we know of no structures that have burned. CHaves County Deputies … Read more
The Carlsbad SPring Fling is scheduled for April 23rd from 10am to 2pm. The event will take place at the beach bandshell. There will be games and fun for all ages, live music and food trucks. The event is free to attend. If you or your Business are interested in participating, please contact Sam Smith … Read more
An Eddy County man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a dispute with his neighbor over… tumbleweeds. Reports show 57 year-old Phillip Earl Scott was arrested for allegedly shooting his neighbor on March 21st after he claimed the neighbor was throwing tumbleweeds onto his property. The unnamed victim was taken to Artesia … Read more
A stampede will take place at Roswell’s Spring River Zoo this weekend, but it won’t be the animals on the stampede. The zoo is hosting children this weekend, offering kids aged 12 and younger the opportunity for a fun half-mile run through the zoo with some special stops along the way. The Kids Stampede at … Read more