A Dexter man is identified as the victim of a deadly crash that took place Saturday new Tucumcari, in Quay County. New Mexico State Police reports show 71 year old Earl Kemmer was headed north in his Jeep Wrangler at a high rate of speed when the Jeep lost control and left the pavement. The … Read more
A deputy-involved shooting in Eddy County. New Mexico State Police were called in to investigate after 48 year-old Gabriel Mesa, of Carlsbad, was shot and killed by deputies. They had responded to a home at 4019 Jones Street in the Happy Valley area. The caller, a woman, told dispatchers that Mesa had pushed her down … Read more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will appear at a rally this weekend for New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti in Carlsbad. According to the Ronchetti campaign, on Sunday at 4pm, DeSantis will take the stage in Carlsbad to campaign for the New Mexico Republican. In addition to DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell will also appear at … Read more
The Eddy County Health Council is looking for new members. The council’s goal is to identify and address healt needs in the county, according to Sarah Bowman, the interim coordinator of the council. New Mexico Community Health Councils played key roles in the State’s public health system, mobilizing communities, identifying local health needs, and planning … Read more
The final phase of a street-improvement project on a section of West McGaffey Street will take place Wednesday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 12. McGaffey will be closed from Sunset Avenue west to about 300 feet west of Wyoming Avenue (the city limit). Motorists are reminded to be aware of traffic control and detour signs … Read more
— The City of Roswell will host a Tourism Talk on Tuesday, Aug. 9, with the goal of providing helpful information to local lodging establishment operators who must submit each month the lodgers’ tax and convention center fees they collect from their customers. The meeting will be in the large conference room at city hall … Read more
The city of Roswell is seeking to address concerns and hear ideas for potential improvements to animal services and shelter. An August 16th meeting is planned. A statement from the city says it’s looking to address concerns and talk about potential ways to improve services. The meeting is expected to focus on questions recently expressed … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Health Southeast Region and the Eddy County Health Council (ECHC) are recruiting candidates for council membership. New Mexico’s Health Councils play a vital role in identifying and addressing local community health needs and in working to achieve greater health equity. The councils are made up of dedicated volunteers and leaders … Read more
A 19 year old man now charged with murder in Roswell – has been arrested in Arizona. Daniel Flores was arrested Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, by a US Marshals task force. RPD had charged Flores with the killing on July 24th of a 15 year old boy named Damyn Rodriguez. The boy was gunned down … Read more
The New Mexico FBI has released the names of more than 170 Indigenous People in the state and on the Navajo Nation and Pueblo Tribe. The list, along with some pictures, was compiled as an effort to locate the victims and to encourage families to report their missing loved ones. The list is further evidence … Read more