The Roswell UFO Festival has been around for a quarter of a century, and as it prepares to welcome UFO enthusiasts and many other visitors back to town after a pandemic-forced year off, the slate of festival activities features a variety of events, including a parade, arts and crafts fair, races for runners and walkers, … Read more
Eighteen people were arrested in Eddy County over the weekend for drug related crimes. According to a post on the sheriff’s Facebook page, agents with the Pecos Valley Drug Task Force conducted numerous narcotics investigations leading to the arrests of all of the individuals from June 9th theough the 11th. The task force teamed up … Read more
This month’s City of Roswell virtual public forum will focus on Ward 3, although citizens from throughout the city are encouraged to watch the livestream and participate. The forum on Thursday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. is the fifth forum in a series of 10 virtual public forums for 2021, which take place on the … Read more
The Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park is now in monitor status and all fire support resources have been released. Affected areas will continue to be monitored until no hot spots remain, at which time the fire will be declared out. No smoke and fire activity have been observed, so there are minimal chances … Read more
Many birds benefit from the habitat and natural resources at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary and Nature Center in west Roswell. At the same time, many citizens and visitors to the city enjoy watching the birds and strolling through the sanctuary at 401 N. Sycamore Ave. Something that should not be done at this … Read more
As the public enjoys the Bert Murphy Family Splash Pad at Poe Corn Park, people are reminded the emergency shut-off button is indeed for emergencies only. People have been pressing the button multiple times a day for non-emergencies. When this happens, a recreation staff member must go to the splash pad to turn the water … Read more
New Mexico is several months into an investigation to determine the extent of contamination at two U.S. Air Force bases, and state officials said Friday that the work is on track to be completed by summer 2022. Environment Secretary James Kenney said his department has reviewed data, drafted analysis and sampling plans, and visited areas … Read more
The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit will be in Artesia from June 11th through 14th. On Thursday, the exhibit will receive a full excort from Roswell to Artesia at 1pm. The escort will be provided by various county volunteer firefighters and law enforcement. Viewing of the exhbit is free and will be available between the … Read more
New summer hours for the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center. The indoor pool is open weekdays for lap swimming from 6-to-9am, 10:30 to oon, and 5-to-7pm. ALso Saturdays from 10 to noon. The outdoor pool is open seven days a week from noon to 6pm. Pool programs include water aerobics on weekdays at 8am, and … Read more
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument will close this weekend while crews continue efforts to contain a wildfire in the Gila National Forest. The National Park Service said Thursday that the Cliff Dwellings will shut down beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and until further notice. The lightning-caused blaze, which was first reported May 20, has … Read more