It was an alarming, even sickening, suggestion: Farmers in Zimbabwe hit hard by drought should farm maggots to feed their animals and boost their household incomes. Bu…

My son is so kind to me, but is he being kind to others at school? My daughter is so beautiful, but how do I teach her to see that the beauty of others is on the insid…

Updates to Roswell’s animal code went into effect soon after city councilors approved it earlier in November.

A man accused of trying to break into an ATM with an ax on two occasions and using that same instrument to damage two dozen vehicles now faces a total of 28 criminal counts.

Brazilian beef is headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about…

Shoppers stand in front of CS Designs during Small Business Saturday. There was hot tea being served in front of the store while other vendors were inside the shop. A …

The Australian Parliament has passed a social media ban for young children in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok,…

The following records are from the Roswell Police Department and can be viewed at rpdp2c.org. All people arrested or cited are presumed innocent.

The silence of a crisp, cool and sunny morning in Dexter was broken by the blare of sirens and the honking of horns as the flood-battered community gave a send-off to …

As the holiday season kicks off, the journey home could also mean that those who are more tech-savvy will be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family. Tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season include making sure operating

A little girl makes a herculean effort to pet a rabbit inside a planter at Reischman Park during Small Business Saturday. Downtown merchants p…

Tuesday, December 3

CARLSBAD — State regulators are studying the possibility that a fault in the rock formations beneath southeast New Mexico is causing the region’s recent spate of earth…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in Alameda County, California,…

Winner, winner, turkey dinner: The winner of this year’s Roswell Daily Record (RDR) Thanksgiving Hunting Game is Bertha Valenzuela. On behalf of her grandmother, 6-yea…

The city will soon begin offering building permits at reduced amounts, but only for those interested in rehabilitating dwellings that have been condemned.

The Roswell City Council has adopted two policies allowing residents and businesses that are customers of the city of Roswell water utility – regardless of whether the…

More than two dozen students from the high school and junior college of the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) were recognized for their achievements on Wednesday morning.

Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce will step down as the state party's leader next month, touching off a crowded race to succeed him.

The finish line for the Walk To End Alzheimer's Saturday morning on the lawn of the Chaves County Courthouse in downtown Roswell. According to the Alzheimer's Associat…

You may have received a letter from the City of Las Cruces regarding ongoing required efforts to identify lead or copper water lines. No lead pipes identified to date.

Before the live auction — benefitting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) — friends and families socialize, while listening to Christmas songs, inside the large f…

Caring for Seniors, a new nonprofit program, is being formed in Chaves County to assist elderly residents who need nonmedical home care services, but who are not eligi…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Helpline will operate on a holiday schedule for Thanksgiving:

The location of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center at the Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main St., will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and re…

Area residents and travelers without plans will have a couple of options this Thursday to gather with locals and enjoy some food.

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The New Mexico Departments of Economic Development, Tourism, and Taxation and Revenue encourage New Mexicans and visitors to shop at small businesses during the holida…

LAS VEGAS — More than 100 acequia leaders and parciantes from across the state convened at New Mexico Highlands University on Nov. 15-17 for the 25th annual Congreso d…

The last day for the flood-debris pickup within Roswell city limits by the state’s contractor will be this Saturday, Nov. 30. After that, flood-debris pickup will be d…

The New Mexico State Canvass Board has officially certified the 2024 election results and ordered automated recounts in two close races.

A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted by a federal jury of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Imagine a conversation around the Thanksgiving table that is good for you and your family — the kind where talking about family health history makes life better.

Fred Harris, the former Oklahoma U.S. Senator and two-time Democratic presidential hopeful who later relocated to New Mexico, where he embarked on a career as a politi…

A local man was arrested Sunday for allegedly attempting to use an ax to break into an ATM at a bank in southwest Roswell.

A former emergency dispatcher faces charges for making multiple terroristic threats against Doña Ana County facilities and employees.

828 Productions seeking graduates of New Mexico State University and Doña Ana Community College for post-production positions.

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While flooding caused by recent rainfall has had devastating effects on many local residents and businesses, the agricultural sector of the Pecos Valley will see benef…

As technology advances, oftentimes inventions that were once only available to a limited number of companies now become available to the general public. Such is the ca…

U.S. health officials said a California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat …

Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious e…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) vowed that New Mexico will not aid the incoming Trump administration in any plan to deport undocumented migrants.

A federal nuclear production facility in South Carolina saw about two-thirds of its atomic waste deposited at the repository near Carlsbad by the end of September.

Members of the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy are shown Saturday morning as they place holiday decorations along North Main Street streetlights for MainStreet Roswell.

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Teresa Gomez was 45 years old when she was shot and killed by former Las Cruces Police Department officer Felipe Hernandez

Operation Not in Vain led to 127 felony and 114 misdemeanor arrests, 89 criminal citations and more than 1,200 traffic citations.

Eight Sunland Park and Santa Theresa residents filed a complaint Nov. 20 against the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority.

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that Patrick M. Allen, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health will step down, effective immediately.

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with a consultant to review the lease agreement with Memorial Medical Center.

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After up to 20 human skulls were found at a home in Jal, New Mexico, investigators are examining the possibility some remains were purchased online.

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Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story spoke at a news conference Nov. 15 to provide details on the shooting that involved an officer.

Danny Garcia De Leon was allegedly armed with a knife when approached by Las Cruces police officers

A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 80 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition while under felony indictment.

Voter participation was better than average in Luna County in 2024, with a total of 8.075 ballots cast, according to the Luna County Clerk’s Office on...

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...