A Carlsbad man is identified as the victim of a deadly crash in West Texas. It happened Friday on US 62, about four miles northeast of the town of Ropesville, Texas. Authorities say 63 year old Scot Douglas Bendixsen was the passenger in a car that was struck by a pickup truck that crossed the … Read more
The Roswell Museum is announcing the return of its film series program. The springtime series will include four Thursday nights, starting this week, showcasing films selected by Marie Alarcon, a Philadelphia-based multi-media artist and current Roswell Artist-in-Residence. Showtimes are at 6:00 p.m. each Thursday. The first night features a series of short films, including Afronauts, … Read more
A house fire in Dexter left a man dead Tuesday. Dexter Fire Chief Justin Powell said that the single-family home is a total loss. Crews got the call for help just before 8am Tuesday and found heavy fire involvement. The name of the victim has not yet been released and the cause of the fire … Read more
A simulated vehicle crash took place Wednesday morning on West Hobbs Street in front of Roswell High School as part of a demonstration designed to promote prevention of DWI, underage drinking and texting while driving. The event gave students a visual example of the tragedy these actions can bring and the impacts they can have … Read more
New developments in the double shooting at a Roswell Park. Now, police say the teen suspect they were looking for – has been apprehended. 15 year old Jayvin Montoya was arrested in Ruidoso on Monday. RPD says Montoya was captured at a trailer at a site along US 70. He was arrested without incident and … Read more
A man has been arrested for the shooting of a teenager last week in the 1300 block of Adams Avenue in southwest Roswell. Juan M. Silvas is charged with aggravated battery, along with child abuse. Police had executed search warrants at several addresses and discovered Silvas at one of them trying to flee out a … Read more
An arrest warrant is now out for a man wanted in connection with the killing of two teenagers last weekend in Roswell. A statement from RPD says 15 year old Jayvin Montoya is currently on thr un. He’s charged with two counts of murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon. anyone … Read more
A scoience teacher in Loving has been recognized with a prestigious national award. Tyler Finch received the Miliken Award and a 25-thousand dollar check for his innovation and creativity in motivating his students. The Eastern New Mexico alum also coaches football and track in Loving.
The New Mexico Tourism Department will present in Roswell on May 3rd from 1 to 2pm at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. Representatives from New Mexico Magazine and the Tourism Department’s marketing, communications, tourism development, and research teams will be on hand to dive into the benefits and details of the department’s programs and … Read more
Roswell authorities are asking for your help in solving a double homicide from the weekend. Anyone who was in or around the scene of the fatal shootings that occurred late Saturday afternoon should go to the polcie department to speak to a detective. Anyone who was in that area at the time of the incident … Read more