Harris waives prelim hearing
Thursday, July 29, 2010

The attorney for Larry Kenneth Harris waived the right to a preliminary hearing in order to concentrate on a motion for reduction of bond from $500,000 cash only bond for his client, Wednesday. Harris, 48, is charged with the Jan. 12, 2000, killing of John... Full Story »

Could Capps continue?
Thursday, July 29, 2010

Retirement plans for Roswell’s city manager may be hampered by a City Council unwilling to let him leave, officials said Wednesday. The question of whether John Capps should leave City Hall for good beginning Sept. 1, without a known replacement, came up during a Finance Committee... Full Story »

Library contracts with debt agency
Thursday, July 29, 2010

Delinquents beware. The Roswell Public Library is preparing to administer a new method of tracking down its outstanding debtors. Beginning in September, library officials say they will use an Indiana-based collection agency that works exclusively with libraries to try and recoup some of its outstanding debts.... Full Story »

Man charged with sex offenses
Thursday, July 29, 2010

A Roswell man was arrested and charged with two sexual offenses, Tuesday, after a family member accused him of forcing himself on her. Steven Aguilar, 58, is charged with criminal sexual penetration, a third-degree felony, and criminal sexual contact, a misdemeanor. Full Story »

Solar panels possible wave of future in Chaves County
Thursday, July 29, 2010

After the county’s Planning and Zoning director received 14 applications for solar panels in a single day, he knew the issue merited some discussion. “Is this the tip of the iceberg, or is this just a case of getting in applications by the deadline? This has... Full Story »

The zoo and puddles, too!
Thursday, July 29, 2010

A group of children who had attended the What's New at the Zoo program at the Roswell Public Library skip through puddles on Pennsylvania Avenue caused by a thundershower that passed through town, Wednesday morning. (Mark Wilson Photo) Full Story »

New S.O.Y Mariachi studio hits high note
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Mariachi music filled the air Tuesday night as a tuneful non-profit organization dedicated its new recording studio. “The studio brings two issues. It teaches our kids how they sound and how they record, and it will get them into engineering. It’s also a source of funding... Full Story »

RPD chief announces retirement
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Chief Rob Smith announced during a staff meeting, Monday, that he will be retiring from the Roswell Police Department. His last day is officially Aug. 31, but he will be departing Aug. 11 to take some vacation time he has accrued. Smith began his 33-year career... Full Story »

Commissioners to vote on budget
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The County Commissioners will vote whether to approve the 2010-2011 final budget in a special meeting, Thursday. Total expenditures outlined in the interim budget are about $600,000, or .06 percent, up from last year’s, while revenues are down about 22 percent. According to County Manager Stanton... Full Story »

Smith urges curfew return
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Roswell’s outgoing police chief is lobbying city and state officials, as well as members of the community, for support of a citywide curfew for minors. Chief Rob Smith addressed members of the City Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee Monday night, regarding the possibility for an ordinance... Full Story »

Billy’s biographer addresses history gathering
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Frederick William Nolan, British author and foremost authority on the life of Billy the Kid, spoke to a standing-room-only crowd at Historical Foundation for Southeast New Mexico, Tuesday evening. Nolan brought five members of the John Henry Tunstall family to view the place where Tunstall... Full Story »

Census officials visit city
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Census officials were in Roswell Tuesday to thank community partners for their work in trying to insure everyone is counted in the 2010 Census. The appreciation tour is part of a nationwide show of gratitude and consisted of presenting community members with plaques and a round... Full Story »

Walker Aviation Museum flies to Sept. completion
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Less than a month after the city gave its go-ahead, the Walker Aviation Museum Foundation has already set a date for its new museum’s grand opening ceremony.  “None of us thought we’d be opening a museum for several years... It just takes a few people who... Full Story »

No mention of damage to auto
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The couple whose car was stolen on July 20 in Midland, Texas, and recovered in Roswell, arrived on Tuesday to pick up their car, only to receive a shock. No one had informed the Midland couple that the vehicle had been wrecked.  The Roswell Police Department... Full Story »

Critters
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Small critters poke their heads from a hole they dug in Roswell Monday. (Matthew Arco Photo) Full Story »

City ready to focus on master plan
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

City officials are preparing to begin accepting proposals for a downtown master plan starting next week, nearly a year after seed money was awarded to Roswell by the state Economic Development Department. Full Story »

Tunstall family, author honored
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Noted author Frederick Nolan and five members of the John Henry Tunstall family, a central figure in the Lincoln County War, will be the guests of honor at a reception hosted by the Historical Foundation for Southeast New Mexico today at 5:30 p.m., in the... Full Story »

Cruces grand jury indicts 2 Roswell men on 17 counts
Saturday, July 24, 2010

A grand jury in Las Cruces returned a 17-count indictment against two Roswell men in United States District Court, Thursday. The men were arrested earlier this year in connection with a home invasion robbery and a carjacking, both of which occurred in Roswell. Jeremy Conde and... Full Story »

Roswell woman murdered in Portales
Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Portales police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old Roswell woman who was found outside her home on Thursday evening. Angel Vale, 22, was found by co-workers after she was late for work. Deputy Police Chief Lonnie Berry confirmed that the death was a homicide. Full Story »

Megan Rhodes: Interior designer, tournament organizer, volunteer
Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Roswell Community League’s new president said her biggest goals for the coming year will be promoting community awareness about the organization and recruiting new members. “It really is for any women that want to get involved with the community and want to give back through... Full Story »