The Biden administration is delaying decisions on new oil and gas drilling on federal land and other energy-related actions after a federal court blocked the way officials were calculating the real-world costs of climate change. The administration said in a legal filing that a Feb. 11 ruling by a Louisiana federal judge will affect dozens … Read more
A Carlsbad man who was arrested for a disturbing rape in a convenience store – has had more charges filed against him. Kenneth Miller is now charged with kidnapping and attempted armed robbery after he was originally charged with rape, robbery and larceny. Poclie allege that Miller went on a crime spree the night of … Read more
A Roswell woman has been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting another woman during an argument and fight. RPD Officers arrived to the hopme in the 900 block of Caminisito and found the shooter, 26 year old Melissa Kenyon, and her boyfriend, Uriah Shields, outside the home. They were both identified and … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it will be offering in-person car seat inspections from nationally-certified child passenger safety technicians in Eddy County this week. The inspections will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Artesia Fire Department and 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Carlsbad … Read more
A former southenr New Mexico private school principal is now charged with sexually abusing a minor, and allegedly trying to groom other children. Alamagordo Poclie arrested Trevor Lavalis, the acting director of the Legacy Christian Academy for thre alleged assault of a 12 year old. A judge is expected to hear pre-trial motions in the … Read more
Chaves County deputies responded to a rollover crash of a pickup truck early Thursday. The crash took place near State Road 2 and Jicarilla. When the deputies arrived, they found the driver of the pickup had been thrown out of the vehicle. The pickup came to rest close to the train tracks. The man was … Read more
Eddy County Finance Director Roberta Smith recently told county leaders that the county’s finances are in good shape. In fact, Smith said that Eddy County appears to be on the path to a 45 million dollar budget surplus at the end of the fiscal year on June 30th. The county has surpassed budgeted cpollections in … Read more
Chaves County residents are being invited to participate in a march to commemorate the Bataan Death March. The event is planned for March 26th. People can participate in any form they wish, by either walking, running, biking, or rucking. You can register at bataanmarch.com. Official registration is not required to participate. FOr more details, email … Read more
A shooting investigation underway in Roswell, in the 1300 block of South Washington, right across from Valley View Elementary School. Media reports indicate a juvenile male was found with a gunshot wound to his leg. We’re still trying to determine if the shooting was accidental in nature, or intentional, or if any suspects have been … Read more
Roswell Police continue looking for a missing woman and her infant daughter. The woman is 32 year old Agnes Silva. The child is 8 month old Alaya Granado, both of Roswell. They were reported missing to RPD on February 1st. You can see pictures of both on the Roswell PD Facebook page. It is unknown … Read more