TAOS — A 25-acre, undeveloped property owned by the Town of Taos, has the potential to be a jewel of restoration in the middle of town.

Though the pond was frozen over, the waterfall at the sunken garden at Cahoon Park continued to flow Tuesday morning despite the frigid temperatures.

Domestic and wild ducks huddle together in the only open water to be found Tuesday morning at the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary.

Freezing fog is shown early Tuesday morning on Roswell's southeast side. This condition can leave black ice on roads and make driving more haz…

Peter and Elena McGarrah, ages 7 and 4, pose proudly beside their "snow lady" near Lake Van in Dexter.

A prominent Southern California farming mogul charged with killing his estranged wife in their home near Pinetop-Lakeside was scheduled to appear in court to argue ove…

Jasmine Weathersby

Campaign removes 10.5 million pounds of litter

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New Mexico Sen. Jim Townsend of Artesia was appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 20, as newcomer Sen. Rex Wilson of Lincoln County received his…

Heavy snow and temperatures near zero mean hard work for anyone tending livestock in the area this week. Dickie Mcintosh of Mcintosh Horse Company clears accumulated s…

CARLSBAD — A struggling turtle native to the waters of New Mexico, including the Pecos River, is at the center of a federal lawsuit.

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Last weekend I traveled to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The caverns are beautiful and I highly recommend visiting, albeit during more favorable weather conditions. …

Editor’s Note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is a librarian at Texas Tech University Libraries. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s…

Earlier this month, nine singers from Roswell High participated in the performances of the NMMEA All-State choirs. The students went to UNM in Albuquerque and rehearse…

ARTESIA — On January 21, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force to investigate an office…

Monday was a picture postcard type of winter day in Roswell with blue skies and white snow. However, the temperatures weren’t worth writing home about because some wer…

Tax auction in Quay County

On Thursday, members of the Roswell Legal Committee recommended that lease agreement revisions should move forward to the city council for the Roswell Museum and Roswe…

The Wednesday, January 21, meeting of the Chaves County Federated Republican Women (CCFRW) opened with the Lord’s prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest speaker wa…

A pickup truck rumbles past the barriers on East 19th Street Thursday morning. City of Roswell Public Information Officer Todd Wildermuth stated in a Wednesday email t…

With frigid weather looming that could turn hazardous — especially for those without access to a warm dwelling — a nonprofit announced they will open another emergency…

Taylor, the runaway Mexican wolf who became famous for his determination to return to his namesake mountain, was found dead last weekend on the freeway near Grants, Ne…

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

The Roswell City Council will consider updates to the procurement code last week that were recommended by members of the Legal Committee by a 4-to-0 vote in November 2025.

Two reputed regional leaders of the Sinaloa drug cartel on the Chihuahua-Texas border were among 37 high-level organized crime figures transferred by Mexico to the ⁠Un…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will not release wolves this winter for the first time in three years after failing to secure a source for the predator, the agency announced.

This story originally ran on Thursday, January 18, 1973.

Since its founding in 1938, The Order of de Pineda has overseen the annual presentation of debutantes, one of Corpus Christi’s most enduring and distinguished social t…

A strong winter storm will impact much of central and northern New Mexico, including Roswell and Chaves County, Friday through Sunday. Alien City is likely to encounte…

“How was school?” “Good.” “What did you learn today?” “Nothing.” Sounds familiar? Many of us find ourselves stuck in this loop, wanting to connect with our kids but me…

Braille flag comes to Roswell schools

A Republican state lawmaker is planning to prefile several bills on juvenile crime she hopes will win the backing of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hoping to double down on its range rider program to deter wolves from conflicts with livestock this year, if it can find enough qualifie…

A woman was found in a "mummified state" inside her burglarized home in Bullhead City, according to police officials.

The former PBR Sport Performance Center building, 310 Central Main St., is getting closer to its full transformation into the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America.

The Roswell City Council approved Resolution 26-01, which contains a variety of modifications to the city’s code for the council and the mayor, during an organizationa…

A man who lit a couple on fire after dousing them with gasoline because they had accused him of stealing a gun is scheduled to be the next death row inmate to be executed.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino recently announced via a statement on their website explaining that flood risk has made the venture unsustainable.

Students prepare for TX competitions while building skills

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More than 200 people showed up at The Liberty on Thursday to celebrate the legacy of Peppers Grill & Bar. The beloved restaurant recently closed its doors after 35…

A closed session during which the Roswell City Councilors spoke with Mayor Timothy Jennings' nominees for city manager, police chief and treasurer took more than two h…

Riders wait for the start of the annual "Luminarias" celebration on the eve of Saint Anthony's day, Spain's patron saint of animals, in the Village of San Bartolome de…

A man who pointed a gun at two Roswell Police Department officers before fleeing on foot from a traffic stop in east Roswell was quickly found and arrested nearby.

A resolution requesting that the Roswell Relief Route be renamed in honor of professional golfer Nancy Lopez was approved on Thursday by all five Chaves County Commissioners.

At January’s Roswell Independent School District (RISD) school board meeting, a local grandfather spoke on behalf of his 12 year-old granddaughter, a sixth grade stude…

Updating the city’s procurement code is among items on the regular agenda for the Roswell City Council meeting on Friday.

Rows of elaborate LEGO builds, traveling vendors and hands-on activities filled the convention floor over the weekend as Brick Convention launched its 2026 tour with a…

In the western Sierra Madres of Mexico, a big cat named Libélula is the matriarch of the largest breeding jaguar population in North America. She roams the forested fo…

A 25-year-old sexual predator who admitted to being able to manipulate situations to be alone with children he preyed upon was sentenced recently to 25 years in prison.

RUIDOSO — Sometimes after a storm, a rainbow paints the sky.

CLAYTON — The fight against the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) is ongoing, reports the New Mexico Cattle Growers’…

Roswell Independent School District (RISD) held its first board meeting of the year on Monday, January 12.

Two Deming City Council members made a final appearance as members of the council at Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Irmaisela Rodriguez, the ...

When Rosalva Zuniga spoke at a recent Deming Rotary Club meeting, she never thought her words would spread like wildfire. Transplanted from San Diego,...

An amendment to the fleet service agreement between two bus companies will be considered tonight at the Deming Public Schools board meeting. The board...

With only seven days until Christmas, everyone is looking at their holiday menus, including a certain local nonprofit. Silver Linings, which assists t...

Two new recruits have received badges and are ready to serve and protect. Yeimi Bustos and Ryan Gigante come from different backgrounds, but have a co...

The votes have been tallied, the die has been cast, and unofficial results for local elections have been released. Laura Parra and Catherine Gutierrez...

With only one week until the polls open on November 4, many local candidates are in the crunch time of their campaigns. One candidate for School Board...

Joe “Butter” Milo calls himself an advocate for the north side of the city. “I remember when the north end of town had no street lights, street signs,...

With the weather getting chilly, one program at Red Mountain Middle School has partnered with the local Elks lodge to kick off their second annual coa...

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will have an opportunity to do something about city streets. The General Obligation Bond will be up for ap...

First responders of the Village of Columbus handle 35 to 40 emergency calls a week. Luna County officials recognized that the Columbus Fire/EMS Depart...

Benny Jasso experienced the inner workings of City Council in Deming. The former mayor of the city says the local government branch does a lot of posi...

Luna County was presented with a prestigious award last Thursday at the board of county commissioner’s meeting. County Manager Chris Brice presented t...

Tiffany Coleman is one of five candidates that are running for the District 2 seat on the DPS School Board, and may just be the newest to the area to ...

People from across Luna County packed themselves into the Train Depot Tuesday night to hear candidate campaigns and agendas in one of the best attende...

1975 brought about the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon. The year also marked the beginning of the Hollywood blockbuster age with the rel...

Kickin’ it at the Deming Luna County Animal Shelter may seem like a resort for the homeless pets that are residents at the facility, but according to ...

Red Mountain Middle School music teacher Gerard Flores will be before Judge Jennifer DeLaney in New Mexico Sixth Judicial District Court for a Detenti...

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair has officially returned to Deming, and cowboys around the area are itching to get into the saddle. From Youth e...

Improvements to Columbus Elementary School are inbound after last Thursday’s school board meeting. The board approved two high ticket items, including...