Clear sky and desert east of Lake Arthur on the afternoon of July 9.

Four-H and FFA students make great memories and gain a great deal of knowledge by taking part in competitions such as the Chaves County 4-H &a…

A ceremony on Wednesday morning marked the official opening of four pickleball courts next to the Roswell Adult Center, 807 N. Missouri Ave. Carolyn Mitchell — standin…

Nearly two dozen area businesses were recognized as “Best of Chaves County” by the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC). The event drew 360 …

School-age youth will have the chance to receive some free school supplies this weekend.

Members of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission advanced a proposal that would repeal Roswell’s current cannabis ordinance and its cannab…

The skate community had some extra work this week because of the mischief of a few. UFO Skate Collective organizer Tori Hornick shared their g…

One woman is dead, and a motorist is in custody following a Sunday morning deadly hit-and-run accident in downtown Roswell.

People are shown making their way up the stairs leading to the water slide on Tuesday at the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center's outdoor pool. The outdoor pool wil…

Climate scientists say the record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second consecutive day and that the worldwide temperature could rise yet more th…

The city’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting started with a full room on Tuesday. Many people were there to speak against increasing the number of residences wi…

The Market Swine Show of the Chaves County 4H & FFA Fair was held Tuesday morning. The show had 66 market swine and 15 prospect pigs. Gaston Munson of Valley Rasca…

New Mexico Democrats weighed in on President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid while also voicing support for Vice President Kamala Harris replacing him a…

As any long-time inhabitant of the Land of Enchantment can tell you, county fairs have spanned generations and been a huge part of the culture of rural New Mexico sinc…

Nineteen exhibitors competed in the 2024 Chaves County 4H & FFA Market Goat Show. The goats were divided into four classes and were distributed by weight. Several …

One teenager is dead and a second one injured in a Sunday crash on U.S. 285.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is not ruling out calling lawmakers back to Santa Fe for another special session focused on public safety.

A California man who allegedly collided with several vehicles during a high-speed chase in Roswell has pleaded not guilty to nearly a dozen criminal counts.

The Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair is underway at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 2500 SE Main St., with youngsters from around the area proudly putting thei…

There are loads of options available for families searching for fulfilling (and often fun) after-school activities for children as many local campuses begin instructio…

The Chaves County 4H & FFA Fair had a great turnout at the Dairy Goat Show. Thirty-seven goats were shown in eight classes as well as showing as dams, daughters an…

Nina Leacock, head of school at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA), is leading the academy into its second year of existen…

The New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate adjourned Thursday without taking action on the crime bills that they were called to Santa Fe to consider.

As two boys, "Moe" and "Pistol," splashed and practiced cannonball dives Thursday afternoon at an irrigation reservoir a few miles southwest of Dexter, Charlie Lewis w…

The mural decorating the Roswell Job Corps Center, 57 G St., at the Roswell Air Center, shows that the universe is filled with career opportunities for young humans an…

Joseph Parra, 31, is charged with reckless abuse of a child resulting in death, for the death of his five-month-old son, Apollo Parra.

The Chaves County 4H & FFA Fair kicked off the 2024 livestock shows with the rabbit show on Monday morning. Judge Skylar Starrett from Hobbs sorted through high-qu…

New Mexico Democrats U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and Sen. Martin Heinrich joined a growing chorus on Friday within their own party calling on President Joe Biden to end his…

A resolution that allows city officials to use economic development funds to enhance infrastructure at Roswell Air Center was approved Wednesday during a special meeti…

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White Sands National Park on July 7.

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FBI agents have linked a man and a woman to the deadly Salt wildfire near Ruidoso, New Mexico, court documents states.

Exactly one year to the date of last year’s severe flooding in Vermont, Joe’s Brook Farm in Barnet was flooded again by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. This time it w…

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has appointed Tony Logoteta as the organization’s president in addition to his current title as chief operating officer.

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Here in Chaves County, we have a rich and beautiful community of people. The NMSU Chaves County Master Gardeners (CCMGs) are based on community outreach and education.…

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Monday, July 22

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The New Mexico Congressional delegation announced significant funding toward the replacement of the Nogal Canyon Bridge along a section of Interstate 25 in Socorro County.

An attempt to apprehend a man accused of kidnapping and sex crimes against children touched off a high-speed police pursuit Wednesday that ended with the suspect crash…

A 55-year-old woman was found dead late Tuesday in a vehicle outside of the Roswell Mall.

Renters and homeowners who live in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties or on the Mescalero Apache Reservation and whose primary residence is uninhabitable…

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Undeterred by opposition from lawmakers within her own party, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a proclamation Wednesday calling lawmakers back to Santa Fe for a spec…

Some artifacts from the alleged 1947 UFO crash were recently reported stolen from the International UFO Museum and Research Center.

Locals may think that this part of Roswell — the railroad district on the east side of town — looks rather bleak. However, for location scouts in the film industry, th…

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said employees and patients at Memorial Medical Center alleged denial of essential medical care.

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City Council approved a ballot question, that if passed by voters in November, would raise municipal gross receipt tax rates to generate $11 million of revenue per year.

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Here's a look at the prices of sold homes changed in Dona Ana County in April 2024.

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Readers can find full Trump shooting coverage in the Las Cruces Sun-News' updated and expanded Nation & World Extra section of Sunday's eNewspaper.

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Ronald Jackson was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Wednesday by Third Judicial District Judge Richard Jacquez.

Las Cruces City Council could approve a resolution on Monday that would ask voters to consider a ballot question that, if passed in the November election, would raise gross receipt tax rates.

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Two Las Cruces teenagers were involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on July 4.

Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Dona Ana County last month.

Luna County’s two contested races in the 2024 primary election were both close calls Tuesday. Democrats favored Linda S. Alvarez over Andrew Simon Her...