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Roswell Daily Record

by: Daily Record staff

Week Ahead: October 19, 2025

Note: Updates will be added as they become available during the week

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Working to get off the ground

Roswell Air Center announces new venture

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

One year ago today...

Coming up this week in the Roswell Daily Record:

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Jason O'Day Photo

'No Kings' protest

Dozens of "No Kings" protestors showed up outside the Chaves County Courthouse to express their discontent with the Trump administration on Sa…

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Christina Larson AP Science Writer

Music could help ease pain from surgery, illness

Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gai…

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

From Galicia to the Pecos Valley

Young Spaniard attends Goddard as exchange student

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister The Associated Press

Epstein accuser’s posthumous memoir released

A posthumous memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's best-known accusers is set for release Tuesday. The book by Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an…

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber Photo

A company at Roswell Air Center announces new venture

Don Zaharia, founder and CEO of Aero Design Services (ADS), center, plans to expand into the manufacturing of drones and buses, he said Friday. In this photo, left to right, are Mike Espiritu of the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corp., Roswell Mayor Timothy Jennings, Zaharia, Brenda Baker of ADS and

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jonel Aleccia AP Health Writer

Report: US obesity rates high

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped. That's being viewed as an encouraging sign that Americ…

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch

Tunnel farming in South Dakota

Some farmers in South Dakota are using farm tunnels to extend their growing season. The tunnels are similar to greenhouses in that they capture heat from the sun, but …

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Jason R. O'Day Roswell Daily Record

'He was supposed to be here'

Woman mourns murder of younger brother

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 07:43PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Dee-Ann Durbin AP Business Writer

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s

J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe’s, saying its new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. I…

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Katelynn Wright 4-H Agent New Mexico State University Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service

Ringing in the new year in October

October marks the beginning of a new year for 4-H programming across New Mexico, and with it comes the opportunity to enroll youth and volunteers in one of the most im…

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

State match approved for county flood, dam needs

The Chaves County Commission approved an agreement with the state for a $3 million grant to help with flood mitigation and dam repair projects during their meeting on …

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Meg Kinnard The Associated Press

VP dismisses outrage over Young Republicans group chat

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan cal…

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By M. S. Mora Special to the Roswell Daily Record

Women in business event celebrates leadership, community

On Wednesday, October 9, The Liberty hosted "Women in Business," a gathering designed to spotlight local women who are leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers. Sponso…

Published: Friday, October 17, 2025 11:42AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Courtesy of Roswell Police Department

Roswell man sentenced to 50 years for murder

A Roswell man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after his conviction earlier this year on charges of first-degree murder, shooting at or from an occupied buildi…

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2025 07:26PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Sarah Rubinstein Alamogordo News

Teacher oversees growth of after-school clubs

ALAMOGORDO — Romel Gabac, an English Language Arts teacher at Alamogordo High School (AHS) for the past five years, takes a lot of pride in the after-school clubs he w…

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: AP Photos by Vadim Makhorov

Bearbnb: Polar bears move in

Polar bears that have taken over an abandoned polar research station off Russia’s far eastern coast were intimately captured in drone footage by Vadim Makhorov. The ph…

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

More flood damage found at DeBremond Stadium

During their meeting on Tuesday evening, members of the Roswell Independent School District Board heard about an issue that has surfaced at DeBremond Stadium. Cracks i…

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2025 07:26PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By KELVIN CHAN - AP Business Writer

Annoyed by junk calls to your iPhone?

Apple has introduced a new call screening feature for iPhone users to combat nuisance calls. This tool, part of the iOS 26 update, allows users to screen calls from un…

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted Tracy De La Rosa

Crisis coalition tackles cleanup for local veteran

Recently, the Community Crisis Coalition of Chaves County was notified of a local veteran who needed a cleanup of materials on his sidewalk after recent work on his pr…

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Barbara Ortutay AP Technology Writer

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. This m…

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jenny Kane and Christopher Weber The Associated Press

Portland leftists ride bikes naked to protest Trump

Protesters are pedaling through Portland's streets wearing nothing or close to it to rally against the Trump administration. It's an “emergency” edition of the annual …

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

RFP for Denver flights approved

The City of Roswell’s Legal Committee recommended and the city council approved the release of a request for proposals (RFP) from commercial air carriers interested in…

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Lisa Mascaro AP Congressional Correspondent

Trump, budget chief Vought making this government shutdown unique

President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen. The White House's budget office headed by Russ Vought is deciding who ge…

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

City council roundup

This is a rundown on some of the actions taken during the five-hour Roswell City Council meeting on Oct. 9. These topics have been the subjects of recent stories in th…

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Vanessa Maciel Las Vegas Optic

NM conservation group celebrates 20th anniversary

It’s been 20 years since Congress took action against massive wildfires by creating an institution that has found its home, in part, at New Mexico Highlands University…

Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Staff report Artesia Daily Press

Hospital mill levy goes to Artesia voters again

A tax levy that was defeated in a special election in June, a setback that could cost Artesia Genera Hospital between $4 million and $7 million a year, is going before…

Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: De Baca County News

Shoppers brace for higher turkey prices

Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year.

Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 07:16PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Jim Hilley Photo

Basking in the sun

An aquatic turtle basks in the sun and keeps a close eye on its surroundings Friday at the sunken garden in Cahoon Park.

Published: Monday, October 13, 2025 02:22PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted U.S. Attorney for New Mexico

Suspected gang member pleads guilty to weapons charges

A Venezuelan national and suspected member of a transnational criminal organization has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms and conspiring to destroy evide…

Published: Monday, October 13, 2025 05:53PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Jason O'Day Photo

Roadside Rotary

Volunteers with the Roswell Rotary Club pose for a photo Saturday morning after picking up trash from the ditches of U.S. Highway 285 near the IACX building north of Roswell.

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Gabriel Monte Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Lubbock man sentenced for drug trafficking from prison

U.S. District Judge James Hendrix told Ronnie Manuel Garcia on Thursday that he doubted the sincerity of his words expressing a desire to change his ways during a sent…

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted Photo

Star quilters at the fair

Pictured are some star makers at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair last week at the Pecos Valley Quilters booth in the Arts and Crafts Building. Visitors have been inv…

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jack Brook The Associated Press/ Report for America

Long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin. Daniella Santoro turned to an archaeologist friend f…

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Daily News staff report

Week Ahead: October 12, 2025

Updates will be added throughout the week

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Meeting takes flight

Thursday's city council meeting became contentious over the prospect of allowing a request for proposals (RFP) from commercial airlines to provide passenger service be…

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted Photo

Pecos Valley Quilters donate quilts

Pictured from left to right are Linda Jones, Jennie Kammeraad, Joy Vanderhoof, Rhonda Connally, Ruth from Family First and Harold Jones. These are the quilts made and …

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Christopher Weber, Jaimie Ding and John Seewer The Associated Press

Man faces arson charges for Palisades Fire

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli…

Published: Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press

Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, defends illegal aliens

Pope Leo XIV has urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks. Leo weighed in as the Trump administration …

Published: Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Photo submitted by Tanya Kraft

Agarrando Las Cuerdas

Alumnos de Leadership Roswell escalan las cuerdas en este curso de obstaculos del Instituto Militar de Nuevo Mexico el viernes pasado por la mañana

Published: Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted City of Roswell

Thursday night fatal crash under investigation

Law enforcement is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash in southwest Roswell that resulted in the death of a local teenager Thursday night. The crash occurred a…

Published: Friday, October 10, 2025 04:00PM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Class of ’75 plans to reconnect

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...

Published: Thursday, October 09, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Kiley Martinez

Candidate forum sees standing room only

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...

Published: Thursday, October 09, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Humane Society operates at capacity

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 ...

Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Kiley Martinez

Rodeo weekend includes annual ranch rodeo

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...

Published: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Flores hearing moves to Wednesday

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

Published: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Tafoya’s find new home for MVD business

Jose and Mirna Tafoya noticed they had out-grown their business at the 100 block of South Gold Avenue. Desert Land Express MVD LLC needed state-of-the...

Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Youth bowling league registration set for Oct. 4

The Las Cruces United States Bowling Congress (LCUSBC) is excited to host Youth Bowling and Scholarship Program for the 2025/2026 season. This program...

Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Lady ‘Cats to take on Hawks today

Coming off a 3-1 match loss in El Paso on Thursday, the Deming High Lady Wildcats will host a loaded Centennial High varsity at 6 p.m. today at Frank ...

Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Kiley Martinez

Playfield and security upgrades approved at board meeting

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

Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Luna County fair preparations underway

Residents are prepared to showcase the best Luna County has to offer at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair, Oct. 1-5, at 4300 Raymond Reed Blvd. i...

Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Kiley Martinez

Chamber of commerce searches for new executive director

For the second time this year, the Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for an executive director. Rosela Nanez, local small business...

Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Kiley Martinez

Culture is focus of Cesar Chavez Charter in new year

As the fall semester hits its swing, the students around Deming are beginning to settle in, and it’s no different for those at Cesar Chavez Charter Hi...

Published: Friday, September 05, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Kiley Martinez

Health Council holds Narcan training

The Luna County Health Council is hosting its first community Narcan training of the fiscal year on Thursday morning in the basement training room of ...

Published: Friday, September 05, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

UPDATED: Police search for weapon, student during DHS lockdown

After receiving information from a community member reporting that a high school student may be in possession of a weapon at around 2:15 p.m., Deming ...

Published: Friday, August 01, 2025 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Deming patrolman arrested by State Police

Deming Police Officer Jesus Lopez Jr. was arrested outside Deming police headquarters on Thursday by officers with the New Mexico State Police. Althou...

Published: Saturday, December 07, 2024 12:00AM

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

How Luna County voted

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...

Published: Wednesday, November 06, 2024 12:00AM

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