The Roswell Fire Department now has a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) that will enhance RFD’s response to incidents requiring water rescue. The LMTV is a durable, high-water-capable transport and rescue vehicle. Its ability to navigate flooded roadways, carry equipment and personnel, and support rescue operations makes it a vital asset during flood or swift-water … Read more
Roswell Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Farmers Country Market at 2800 North Main Street. The incident happened Monday night when a white van pulled up outside the entrance to the store. RPD says two men got out of the van wearing masks. At least one of them pulled a gun. Both men … Read more
A travelling Smithsonian exhibit is coming to the Artesia Historical Museum next week! The exhibit is called “Black Wings” and highlights the contributions of African Americans in aviation history. The exhibit will be on display starting September 10th and will be up for the rest of the year. The Artesia Historical Museum is free to … Read more
An arrest has been made in a deadly Roswell shooting that happened Sunday night. Reports show a man named Willie Fuentes shot and killed Roman Chavez after an argument between the two men. RPD says Fuentes rode his bicycle to visit a relative in the 400 block of West 16th Street, but while inside the … Read more
Artesia Police are investigating a shooting that took place at the ABO Apartments on north 10th Street. Officers responded about 5 in the morning on Tuesday for the report of gunshots being heard by residents of the apartment complex. Not much has been released, but officers quickly found the victim, who was rushed to Artesia … Read more
The suspect in the Aug. 25 fatal shooting of Darrin Estephen Johnson, 31, has been arrested. Steven Shane Boykin, 42, was arrested Friday afternoon (Aug. 29) about 12:30 p.m. at a residence in the 80 block of East Wells Street in “the base” area of south Roswell. RPD personnel arrested Boykin without incident. He has … Read more
Eddy County Manager Mike Gallagher has appointed two new directors. Jason Flores has been named IT Director. Flores began his career with the county as an IT Specialist in 2008. He was promoted to assistant director in 2019. Flores is a Carlsbad native qwho attended the University of Pennsylvannia, where he earned a degree in … Read more
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) has been on the ground in Ruidoso since July 9 providing emotional and spiritual care and aiding in the distribution of meals and many other necessities in the aftermath of flooding in the Roswell area. In partnership with the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army provided 14,755 meals … Read more
Pioneer Bank has informed RPD the bank has seen many cases recently in which customers have been scammed or have been targets of attempted scams. Customers have received phone calls telling them there are fraudulent charges on their debit cards and in order to receive a credit back, they will need to pay a fee … Read more
Portions of roads on the west and southwest sides of Roswell Air Center will be closed during daytime hours during the National Championship Air Races (Sept. 10-14) and a pilots certification event (Sept. 6-9; not a public event) that will precede it. The following closures will be in effect Sept. 6-14 from 7 a.m. to … Read more