Several Carlsbad residents have been arrested for drug trafficking crimes in Eddy County. Agents with the Pecos Valley Drug Task Force conducted operations centered around a local commercial building located at 1410 N. Canal. Sheriff Mark Cage advised that the overall investigation led to several search warrants being executed at various locations and over a … Read more
The Roswell Police Department will again be part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offering citizens an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The public can bring unwanted and unneeded prescription … Read more
A DEA National Drug Takeback event will be held Saturday April 24, 2021 at the Artesia Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for … Read more
This month’s virtual public forum from the City of Roswell will focus on Ward 4, which covers a portion of the south-central part of the city, but citizens from throughout the city are encouraged to tune in and participate. The forum on Thursday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. is the third forum in a series … Read more
An apartment building was destroyed in a structure fire early Monday morning in Carlsbad. The fire took place in a building on the northeast side of the Vista Del Rio Apartment Complex, located at 1300 N. Pate St. The call for the fire came in at 5:30 a.m. The fire was contained to the single … Read more
Eddy County Public Works in partnership with Occidental Petroleum (Oxy), is scheduled to begin work on McDonald Road in Eddy County on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 McDonald Road will be closed to through traffic at the Black River Crossing ending approximately two miles north. Advanced warning signs will be placed advising motorists of the closure. … Read more
The Eddy County MVD Artesia Office has updated hours of operation to Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Face masks are required to be worn inside the lobby and office occupancy will strictly follow New Mexico public health orders. Computer Tests: Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. VIN Inspections: Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. (weather … Read more
The City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful organization 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 April 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cielo Grande … Read more
A carjacking reported north of Roswell. Sheriff Miek Harrington says deputies learned that a 62 year old womean had been at IHOP when she paid for a 22 yr old males meal because he had no money. The man asked her for a ride to the truck stop where he stated his family was waiting … Read more
Current Roswell food-truck operators, as well as anyone who might possibly operate a food truck in the future, are urged to attend an informational meeting that will be hosted by the City of Roswell Thursday, April 8. The meeting will take place at the Roswell Adult Center (807 N. Missouri Ave.) at 9 a.m. The … Read more