New Mexico’s top educator says a staffing crisis is the top problem facing public schools. On Friday, the state’s education secretary shared details of a $200 million plan to increase teacher salaries by at least 7%, part of a budget proposal to compete for teachers with surrounding states and make it more worthwhile for people … Read more
A shooting disturbance investigation continues in Roswell after one man was shot and wounded near the Walmart on Thursday. Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington says gunshots broke out between the occupants of two vehicles. It was learned during the investigation the altercation started on Devonian Road and came to an end in front of Berrendo … Read more
The Police department in Henderson, Nevada has identified a murder victim from 41 years ago as a former Roswell resident. Previously, 17 year-old Tammy Terrell was known only as Jane Doe. Her body was found October 5th, 1980 by a passing motorist in the desert near Arroyo Grande Boulevard and Lake Mead Parkway in Henderson. … Read more
‘Tis the season that family and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, and the season that the Artesia Police Department will continue to try to accomplish items such as special assignments, concentrated patrols, and sobriety check points during December 2021. We ask for the motoring public to make good decisions even before climbing behind the … Read more
The U.S. Navy is sending a 20-member medical team to New Mexico to help the San Juan Regional Medical Center cope with a staff shortage for treating COVID-19 patients. The military team is being deployed at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and is scheduled to arrive at the Farmington hospital Sunday. New … Read more
Roswell Poclie have arrested a woman for murder. In March, a man’s body was found outside the south side of the Roswell Air Center. 34 year-old Monique Cruz Terrazas is now charged with the death of 31 year-old Robert Francis Sorbo Junior. n Investigators say they believe the shooting was sparked by Terrazas’ jealousy regarding … Read more
New Mexico oil and gas regulators are watching closely as increased seismic activity is being reported in the Permian Basin along the Texas state line. Under a plan recently rolled out by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, pending permits for wastewater injection in certain areas will require extra review. More reporting and monitoring also … Read more
A half-block section of West Fifth Street immediately off North Main Street will be closed to traffic Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 1-2) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The closure will be between North Main Street and the alley between North Main and North Richardson Avenue. The closure is occurring to allow space … Read more
The Lincoln County Sheriff is reportedly still on the lookout for a man who fled a traffic stop on Sunday. According to a post on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Facebook page, the driver was identified as Chris Pietz, who is wanted for multiple warrants that include battery of a law enforcement officer. The sheriff says … Read more
A homicide investigation is underway northwest of Roswell. Chaves COunty SHeriff Mike Herrington posted on social media that deputies responded on Friday to an address on Outlaw Trail nortthwest of Roswell and found a 60 year-old woman dead. The woman is identified as Alejandra Medina. The sheriff did not provide any further details, including information … Read more