New Mexico is now administering the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 to children ages 12 to 15, as state health officials pushed Thursday for more people to get vaccinated. The move by the state Health Department follows authorizations this week by the federal Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The … Read more
The trial of a New Mexico man accused of murdering his wife and four daughters in 2016 began Tuesday. Juan David Villegas-Hernandez, 40, faces five counts of first degree murder in the shooting deaths of his wife, 34-year-old Cynthia Villegas, and their four daughters: Yamilen, 14; Cynthia Janeth, 11; Abby, 7; and Ida, 3. The … Read more
Local residents and organizations have the opportunity to help spruce up Roswell’s parks by participating in a “Park Community Cleanup” organized by the City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful program. The event on Saturday, May 22, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Individual and group volunteers can select which city park they would … Read more
Roswell Poclie are asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in connection to a stabbing death that happened Tuesday. Poclie are trying to find 29 year-old John Eric Lerma, of Roswell. They’re seeking Lerma as part of the investigation into the death of 20 year-old Mario Zion Olivas Jr, who was … Read more
New Mexico officials have released the names of dozens of people who are vying to be appointed to the state’s new Cannabis Regulatory Advisory Committee. The list of 161 people was posted online Friday, with state officials saying they’re committed to ensuring a transparent process as the state prepares for recreational marijuana sales. Under state … Read more
Artesia Police continues to get multiple reports of atttempts at fraud concerning the NM Department of Workforce Solutions. If you go to the Artesia Police Department Facebook page, you can see some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of scammers. Scammers are trying to take advantage of pandemic unemployment programs through identity theft. … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Disicion and Safer New Mexico Now are resuming in-person car seat checks in Artesia. Starting May 15th, car seat fitting stations will be held on the third saturday of the month from 10am to noon at the Artesia Fire Department, located at 309 North 7th Avenue. This … Read more
Whether you enjoy competing on your own or like to be part of a team, the City of Roswell has a couple upcoming recreation options in which residents can participate. Adult coed volleyball is scheduled to begin its season June 7. The season will feature 10 games for each team, with games played Mondays, Tuesdays … Read more
Representatives of the City of Roswell and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln Counties celebrated the completion of renovations and improvements to the Boys and Girls Club building in Roswell at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon (April 26). The facility at 201 S. Garden Ave. is owned by the city and leased … Read more
A shooting at a McDonalds in Roswell. Poclie repsonded to 1804 South Main just after 5am Friday morning and found the victim lying int he parking lot. Witnesses said the suspect was seen running down South Main toward West Hobbs STreet. 20 year-old Erin Buckner was captured nearby. The victim, a 68 year-old man, told … Read more