Lincoln County declared an emergency Tuesday due to a wildfire. The McBride fire has grown to about 32-hundred acres according to Inciweb. Evacuation orders were in place for Ruidoso north of the high school, including Gavilan Canyon Road, Homestead Loop, Eagle Creek, Blue Lake Drive, Mira Monte Road, and east of Fort Stanton Road. A … Read more
A traffic alert for you. North Atkinson Avenue between East Second Street and East College Boulevard is scheduled to reopen to traffic today, following the completion of the first phase of a major street improvement project. The second and third phases will take place at a later date once the contractor receives materials. Also, on … Read more
Fire crews have been working since Thursday to control a fire that was started initially as a controlled burn. The flames were burning near the Pecos River. We’re told that the fire was started as a contorlled burn by BLM workers. At this point, we know of no structures that have burned. CHaves County Deputies … Read more
The Carlsbad SPring Fling is scheduled for April 23rd from 10am to 2pm. The event will take place at the beach bandshell. There will be games and fun for all ages, live music and food trucks. The event is free to attend. If you or your Business are interested in participating, please contact Sam Smith … Read more
An Eddy County man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a dispute with his neighbor over… tumbleweeds. Reports show 57 year-old Phillip Earl Scott was arrested for allegedly shooting his neighbor on March 21st after he claimed the neighbor was throwing tumbleweeds onto his property. The unnamed victim was taken to Artesia … Read more
A stampede will take place at Roswell’s Spring River Zoo this weekend, but it won’t be the animals on the stampede. The zoo is hosting children this weekend, offering kids aged 12 and younger the opportunity for a fun half-mile run through the zoo with some special stops along the way. The Kids Stampede at … Read more
Artesia General Hospital recently retained its recognition for patient experience. AGH was recognized as one of just four hospitals in the state that has a five star rating in the Hospital COnsumer Assessment. The survey measures different aspects of patient experience of care to make it easier to compare hospitals. “This recognition affirms the impact … Read more
With spring now in full swing, the Artesia Police Department says it will continue to accomplish items such as special assignments, concentrated patrols and sobriety check points during the month of April. They’re asking for the motoring public to make good decisions even before climbing behind the wheel of an automobile. APD will concentrate on … Read more
The City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful program 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 Saturday, April 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cielo … Read more
A teenager has been captured and arrested for last weekend’s murder of his 17 year old roommate in Roswell. A statement from RPD says Darion Penn is charged with 1st degree murder for the death of Mason Mayes. Authorities responded to the 1600 block of North Sycamore Avenue and found Mayes on a balcony. He’d … Read more