Karina Alvarez

The Roswell City Council approved a plan for a stretch of South Sunset Avenue between McGaffey Street and Brasher Road to reduce its number of…

Note: Updates are posted as the week progresses

As of this publication, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) is still looking for two men who are charged in regard to two shooting incidents i…

Nov. 4

Patriotism helped kick off this month's regular meeting of the Roswell Independent School Board (RISD) on Tuesday night. Students from Nancy Lopez Elementary School, o…

The City of Roswell applied for a state-administered grant to fund, design and construct sidewalk improvements in 6th, 7th and 8th Streets between Railroad and Garden …

ACLU of New Mexico asked county to remove display

Drivers have been navigating around a road closure at West Country Club Avenue and North Main Street since Friday. City of Roswell Public Information Officer Todd Wild…

A 33-year-old Dumas man was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in federal prison for creating child sexual abuse material by offering thousands of dollars to teenagers onli…

Local and state law enforcement officials are warning shoppers about an uptick in criminals using credit card skimmers in cities across West Texas.

The Arizona State Board of Education approved revising teaching standards and curriculum to remove diversity, equity and inclusion in compliance with President Donald …

Portales Police Chief Christopher Williams told City Council members on Dec. 2 that a restructuring of the department’s pay scale is essential to keeping current offic…

The Roosevelt County Commission on Dec. 2 heard an extensive presentation from representatives of Gallatin Power, who outlined plans for what could become one of the l…

Alondra Armendariz

Tuesday afternoon the Roswell Daily Record confirmed via text message with Roswell Police Department spokesman Todd Wildermuth that two toddlers ingested one pill each…

Joy Center volunteer programs mutually beneficial

UNM researchers claim early life adversity disrupts brain networks in adulthood

Azlynn Fuentez

A 28-year-old man was indicted Dec. 8 on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her dad in a south Phoenix parking lot.

Roswell City Manager Chad Cole confirmed on Monday that he will be leaving his position with the city as of Jan. 31, 2026.

Families watch the floats drive by Saturday night during the Main Street Roswell Electric Light Parade.

Will run for 33rd Congressional District seat

Jury acquits man in brother’s death

New Mexico legislators might get less money to spread around their districts for local projects in the 2026 session, two of Grant County’s representatives said Dec. 4 …

El Pasoans who like the excitement of hunting for the perfect tree and then chopping it themselves can start getting their permits. The permits allow one tree per family.

The Roswell Water Department is testing fire hydrants at various locations around the city.

Ground was broken in south Roswell Thursday for an Equipment Share outlet which is expected to bring up to 50 well-paying jobs to Chaves County.

Note: Updates will be posted throughout the week

Building a total loss

Antinee Graham

The Board of Trustees of The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Las Cruces will host its 2025 Giving Luncheon on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at La Pos…

Stained-glass piece rises like a phoenix

A major fire occurred near the old Air Force base in Roswell Thursday night.

Francely Trillo

Widely recognized for their tart flavor and vibrant red color, cranberries are consumed in various forms, including juice, sauce, dried fruit and the fresh berries. Th…

In early October, the Daily Record reported on the discovery of human skeletal remains by a railroad engineer. The deceased individual has now been identified.

Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of millions of pounds of pecans — 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of tha…

Spread your wings and fly, says former Congressman

Texas authorities on Tuesday, Dec. 2, confirmed an elderly Lubbock couple missing since Thanksgiving have been found dead in rural New Mexico.

Three mutilated bodies were found dumped in front of the welcome to Juárez sign at the city's southern edge, news reports stated.

Trina David works at the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix where she spends hours in the blazing heat.

Ongoing water rights issues in Mexico have led to costly grassroots blockades at El Paso's international ports of entry.

Hundreds of thousands of bags of shredded cheese are being recalled due to possible contamination of metal fragments, and some of the packages were sold in Texas and N…

Some people still approach Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness owner AJ Tow with imaginary memories of the two women who founded the store together — the apocryphal epony…

A full-size Nativity scene is on display at the top of the steps of the Chaves County Courthouse.

Isis Jimenez

El Paso woman arrested in package theft

A Roswell woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating multiple fraud schemes involving COVID-19 unemployment benefits and federal tax returns th…

The New Mexico Racing Commission has scheduled Dec. 22 as the date for a public hearing and vote on the proposed relocation of SunRay Park racetrack and casino from Fa…

International visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will have to pay a $100 premium to get into the park, starting in January.

The National Weather Service is predicting cool but pleasant weather today and tomorrow during the day, but the forecast calls for a chance of snow showers late tomorr…

CARLSBAD — An explosion at the oil refinery in Artesia in October led to a state inquiry into the cause of the incident and its possible lingering health impacts on th…

Here are the deadlines for FedEx, UPS, USPS

Taylor is a runaway of the state. He’s only 2 and a half. He has brown eyes. He travels light and on all fours. Now, for the third time this year, he’s walked over 200…

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...