Eddy County Public Works in partnership with Occidental Petroleum (Oxy), is scheduled to begin work on McDonald Road in Eddy County on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 McDonald Road will be closed to through traffic at the Black River Crossing ending approximately two miles north. Advanced warning signs will be placed advising motorists of the closure. … Read more
The Eddy County MVD Artesia Office has updated hours of operation to Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Face masks are required to be worn inside the lobby and office occupancy will strictly follow New Mexico public health orders. Computer Tests: Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. VIN Inspections: Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. (weather … Read more
The City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful organization will help local residents celebrate Arbor Day by again handing out tree and shrub seedlings for citizens who wish to plant them in their yards or other properties. The Arbor Day Drive-Thru Seedling Giveaway is scheduled for April 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cielo Grande … Read more
A carjacking reported north of Roswell. Sheriff Miek Harrington says deputies learned that a 62 year old womean had been at IHOP when she paid for a 22 yr old males meal because he had no money. The man asked her for a ride to the truck stop where he stated his family was waiting … Read more
Current Roswell food-truck operators, as well as anyone who might possibly operate a food truck in the future, are urged to attend an informational meeting that will be hosted by the City of Roswell Thursday, April 8. The meeting will take place at the Roswell Adult Center (807 N. Missouri Ave.) at 9 a.m. The … Read more
Chaves County Sheriff Mike Harrington posting a message on Facebook, saying a number of people showed up last weekend to test for the SHeriff exam. After doing the physical testing, candidates returned to the building to take the written exams. The easiest way to apply for the CHaves County SHeriff’s Office is from the county’s … Read more
The Carlsbad Poclie Department is hosting a Law Enforcement Torch Run Event from April 9th through 11th. The event consists of law enforcement officers running 4 miles every four hours, for 48 straight hours. Donations received for this event will benefit the Special Olympics of New Mexico. The Carlsbad Poclie Department is asking you to … Read more
Roswell Poclie are asking for help from the public in finding a woman who has been missing since last Friday. 47 year-old Lilly Bailey was last seen leaving a motel room, getting into a vehicle driven by another person. Bailey does have a home address in Moriarty, near Albuquerque, but was said to be staying … Read more
RPD Investigators are asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the homicide of a local man whose body was found March 16 at the city’s southern edge. The body of Robert Francis Sorbo Jr., 31, who had been shot, was discovered by a Chaves County Sheriff’s Office deputy around 6:45 p.m. … Read more
Traffic detours will be in place on short sections of North Garden Avenue this Thursday (March 25) and East College Boulevard this Friday (March 26) as work occurs on a pair of railroad crossings. The railroad crossing on North Garden is located between East 19th Street and East College Boulevard. The railroad crossing on East … Read more