50 Articles in Southern News
Leadership Roswell graduates its 42nd class

The Leadership Roswell Class of 2025 graduated at the JC Venue on April 26. Thirty students completed the nine-month course learning about Roswell, Chaves County and the state of New Mexico. The program has graduated 1,089 students since it began in 1983.

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Measles spreads in US, Canada and Mexico

The measles outbreak that began in Gaines County, Texas, in January, has now crossed into the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, and is reportedly related to an outbreak in…

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Ongoing flooding recovery and remedation process discussed

The Finance Committee recommended approval of providing DRS, previously known as Disaster Recovery Services Inc., a letter of engagement and a promissory note of up to…

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber Photo

Picturing the Day — Visitor Center reopening ceremony

There was a reopening ceremony on Friday morning to recognize the efforts made by a large group of city of employees to reopen the Roswell Vis…

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

"Every 15 Minutes" educates students about consequences of impaired driving

A two-vehicle collision claimed the lives of two teenagers and injured several in an accident that authorities say was caused by an impaired driver.

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted Photo

Memorial Cemetery new flag

On April 26, members of the American Legion Post 61 replaced the flags at Memory Lawn Memorial Cemetery. They also did some cleaning and maintenance.

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Dexter High School competes in quiz bowl national championship tournament

ROSEMONT, Illinois — On the weekend of April 26, Dexter High School joined 153 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Ch…

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Guy Malone Roswell Daily Record

Roswell becomes world's first city to announce strategic bitcoin reserve

Over $5,000 in BTC donated to hold 10 years: Designated for disaster fund and seniors

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 01:24PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Daily Record staff

Week Ahead: May 4, 2025

Tuesday, May 6

Published: Sunday, May 04, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Matt O’Brien AP Technology Writer

Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts

Artificial intelligence technology that works well for the world’s billions of people of color was a business imperative for Google when the company asked sociologist …

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

NMMI board OKs expansion of two projects and a student waiver

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) Board of Regents met Wednesday afternoon. Members approved change orders for two projects and opted to allow a student candida…

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Finance Committee meets today with another wide-ranging agenda

Members of the Roswell Finance Committee will look at items associated with the upcoming National Championship Air Races and Air Show (NCAR), Roswell Air Center, South…

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 05:02PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Matt O’Brien AP Technology Writer

Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card

Visa is hoping to hand your credit card to an artificial intelligence “agent” that can find and buy clothes, groceries, airplane tickets and other items on your behalf…

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Tom Murphy AP Health Writer

What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice. Real doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done cautio…

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber

Roswell Humane Society

Note: The Roswell Humane Society's shelter is closed to the public because its dogs are under a quarantine. Staff anticipates the cat section will reopen when they hav…

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 08:53PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Be safe around lightning

After lots of wind and little precipitation in the area, the National Weather Service is predicting a chance of thunderstorms in Roswell beginning this evening, which …

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Two candidates join race for lieutenant governor

Two candidates are mounting bids to be the next New Mexico lieutenant governor.

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:17AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Matt O’Brien AP Technology Writer

US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions

Tariffs weren’t on the official agenda of this week’s Robotics Summit in Boston. But it was hard to ignore the shadow of President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global t…

Published: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Vasquez receives 10-year prison term for 2018 murder

The suspect charged in the death of a Roswell man who has been missing since 2018 received a 14-year sentence on Thursday.

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 02:18PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber Photo

Picturing the Day — Train at local road crossing

A fast, bright train is shown entering the road crossing at East Bland Street and South Elm Avenue during the early evening recently. Trains are fun to watch and liste…

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 10:57AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Olivia Lewis Taos News

‘You Can Do It, Mija!’

TAOS — “You Can Do It, Mija!”

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

NMDA: Vaccinate horses for West Nile virus

State officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus, according to an April 24 press release from the New Mexico Department of Ag…

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 07:11PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

NM lawmakers create committee to study impact of possible cuts in federal funds

Lawmakers have formed an interim committee to analyze what the state can expect from any reductions in federal dollars and how New Mexico can respond to them.

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 07:11PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Juno Ogle  Silver City Daily Press

Trail Days features many perspectives on CDT

SILVER CITY — Hiking the Continental Divide Trail can change one’s perspective, and two hikers sought to bring a taste of that experience to the CDT Trail Days Festiva…

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 12:00AM

Power outages in North Roswell

Power outages have been reported in North Roswell, leaving businesses and residents in the dark.

Published: Thursday, May 01, 2025 02:01PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Measles flare-up persists

What began in early January as an outbreak of measles in Gaines County, Texas, continues with a total of 663 confirmed cases in the Lone Star State and 66 cases in New…

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber Photo

Picturing the Day — Roadside flora

These apricot-colored plants sprang up near South Sunset Avenue. An avid gardener who works at the Roswell Daily Record said, going by appearance, these are globemallo…

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:45AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Dexter FFA hosts welding competition

The Dexter High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter hosted a welding competition at the school Friday.

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer

This summer at the movies, superheroes, from ‘Superman’ to ‘Fantastic Four,’ return

Superheroes are back in a big way this summer at the movies, with big offerings from both DC and Marvel. The antiheroes of “Thunderbolts*” kick off the season, which b…

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Kintigh case dismissed by judge, but city plans to file reconsideration motion

A Chaves County 5th district court judge decided last week that the misdemeanor case against former Mayor Dennis Kintigh was to be dismissed with prejudice after a mot…

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:46AM

Roswell High School April Student of the Month Alice Samuels

Alice Samuels

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Sean Murphy and Mark Sherman The Associated Press

Can public money flow to Catholic charter school? The Supreme Court will decide

The Catholic Church in Oklahoma wants taxpayers to pay for an online charter school that “is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ.” The Supreme Court could well a…

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Bond set for suspect in Friday vehicle theft, crash

A magistrate court judge has set bond at $5,500 for a woman who allegedly stole a vehicle from the parking lot of a gas station before crashing it.

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Christina Stock Photo

Picturing the Day — Make Time for Kids

Bobbie Thompson, second from left, is looking at the many donated auction items on Friday evening at the annual CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Make Time for …

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Stan Choe AP Business Writer

Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war

U.S. stocks rose again as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they’re unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty aro…

Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Two new regents are NMMI almuni; board meets Wednesday

The Board of Regents for the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Lusk Hall, which is on campus.

Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 07:07PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

NM Dems elect new party chair

New Mexico Democrats have made a retired school librarian and labor activist the new chair of the state party.

Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 07:07PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Tornadoes reported Saturday in Chaves County

Several tornadoes were reported in eastern New Mexico, including in Chaves County Saturday evening, according to Michael Anand, a meteorologist with the National Weath…

Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 12:00AM

Week Ahead: April 27, 2025

Monday, April 28

Published: Monday, April 28, 2025 03:03PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Payne surrenders to RPD in Booster Club embezzlement case

The president of the Goddard Booster Club was arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant for embezzlement.

Published: Monday, April 28, 2025 09:46AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Sharon Lurye The Associated Press

Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world’s most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it’s also become a showcase f…

Published: Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted Photo

Jars of Love huge success

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center sends a huge thank you to its community partners who helped make the Jars of Love peanut butter drive an outstanding success. Togethe…

Published: Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell High School April Student of the Month Yuridia Landaverde

Yuridia Landaverde

Published: Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jill Colvin The Associated Press

How the public's shift on immigration paved the way for Trump's crackdown

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement that has pushed the limits of executive po…

Published: Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber Photo

Picturing the Day — Kudos for Roswell High School's FFA welding team

As these Roswell High School FFA welding students stood on the Pueblo Auditorium stage earlier this month, instructor Hollis Boardman stood outside the frame of this p…

Published: Sunday, April 27, 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

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz, Deming Headlight

Harvey gets Republican nod for commissioner, Alvarez tops Hernandez in Dems’ state House race

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...

Published: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 12:00AM

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