Human remains found in Eddy County on Friday are believed to be that of a man who was reported missing back in December. Chief Deputy Matthew Hutchinson said detectives responded to a remote location near Black River Village Road and Bounds Road for the report of a human body discovered. Over Friday and Saturday, detectives … Read more
Bonito Lake will reopen to anglers this weekend after more than a decade of being closed. The lake, which is owned by the City of Alamogordo, filled with sediment after the 2012 Little Bear Fire. The City has undertaken extensive efforts to remove the sediment and restore the lake. Last week, the City and the … Read more
Big news for the Reno Air Racing Association – announcing that Roswell will be the new home of the world-renowned Narional Championship Air Races in 2025. Following a lengthy selection process and after demonstrating its commitment to carry forward this one-of-a-kind event, Roswell was chosen to host the return of the air races. The event … Read more
RPD Sgt. Chance Cavin, who was injured when his leg was struck by a gunshot fired by a man police were trying to apprehend early Wednesday morning has retuirned home after being treated at a Lubbock, Texas, hospital. Dozens of people gathered Thursday afternoon along East Second Street to show support for Sergeant Cavin, as … Read more
Effective immediately, Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area, a historic recreation site in the Guadalupe Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest – will be closed at the access point due to ongoing staffing shortages. The Lincoln National Forest is currently looking into solutions to fully staff the recreation site, and quickly enforce a plan that … Read more
Flooding problems have forced the Roswell Poclie Department to close it’s lobby and public records areas until further notice. The building at 128 West 2nd Street flooded due to burst pipes in the ceiling. The Roswell Daily Record reports the issue was discovered at about 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. Although the pipes have been repaired … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Two office in cooperation with Brasier Asphalt (Contractor) will begin roadway rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on NM 2 from milepost 30 to milepost 32 (Midway) . The hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is an estimated 2-week project, … Read more
An alternative entrance will be in use at the Roswell Museum during construction that will make significant enhancements to the entryway, lobby and surrounding area at the front of the museum. Demolition of the museum’s main entrance and adjacent interior area on the south side of the building are scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 23. … Read more
A third daily flight between Roswell Air Center and Dallas Forth Worth International Airport will be available beginning May 6. The American Airlines flight is scheduled to arrive in Roswell at 3:30 p.m. and depart for DFW at 4 p.m. each day. Roswell Air Center currently has two daily American Airlines flights to and from … Read more
The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a poultry facility in eastern New Mexico. Initial testing of the facility was performed on April 10 for the presence of HPAI. Further testing … Read more