38 Articles in Southern News
Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

RECA renewal included in GOP tax, spending cut package

Legislation supported by the New Mexico congressional delegation and that compensates individuals exposed to radioactive materials was added last week to the Senate's …

Published: Thursday, June 19, 2025 06:32PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

LRAA awards banquet set for tomorrow

The 2005 Leadership Roswell Alumni Association (LRAA) Awards Banquet will be at 6 p.m. on Friday in the the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Instructional Technol…

Published: Thursday, June 19, 2025 06:32PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Roswell native takes on role of Haaland campaign manager

A Democratic strategist with deep roots in Roswell has been tapped to lead the gubernatorial campaign of former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

Published: Thursday, June 19, 2025 06:32PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Daily Record staff

Week Ahead: June 15, 2025

Update, June 18, 2025: The regular meeting of the Chaves County will be held on June 26 this month and not June 19 as originally scheduled.

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 06:53PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Bernard Condon AP Business Writer

The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company

The Trump family company says it's launching a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White Hou…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Improvements noted at Nancy Lopez golf course

The Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River has exceeded expectations in sales of food, beverages — including alcoholic drinks — as well as golf gear and clothing.

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

New Mexico delegation calls for vote to reauthorize program to compensate radiation victims

Advocates for former uranium miners and others exposed to radioactive materials as far back as 80 years ago say there is an urgent need for Congress to pass legislatio…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 09:57AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Nell Williams Amarillo Globe-News

VWs at Slug Bug Ranch painted purple to raise awareness of elder abuse

Recently, the Slug Bug Ranch, located on I-40 near Starlight Ranch in Amarillo, was painted purple June 11 to shine a spotlight on elder abuse. Elder abuse is describe…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Suspect convicted in 2023 Artesia murder

An Albuquerque man suspected of fatally shooting the father of his girlfriend's children in 2023 outside of the Artesia Public Safety Complex has been convicted of fir…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

US Senate committees release language on public lands, SNAP benefit cuts

Last week, two Senate committees released their proposals related to federal food assistance cuts and public land sales as part of a sprawling tax and spending cut bil…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 02:40PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Emery Veilleux The Taos News

Intrepid Mexican gray wolf Asha births 5 pups

TAOS — Asha, the wayfaring Mexican gray wolf who was captured twice in Northern New Mexico and returned to the subspecies’ restricted experimental population area sout…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Murphy mulls possible campaign for governor

Less than a year after his appointment to the New Mexico Legislature, state Rep. Mark Murphy (R-Roswell) is eying bigger political real estate, namely the governor's office.

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Adrian Sainz The Associated Press

NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk's xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution

The NAACP and an environmental group say they intend to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercompu…

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Juneteenth celebration today at ENMU-R

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R) will hold a Juneteenth celebration from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Learning Resource Center, Room 124, 57 University …

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

'No Kings' protest draws crowd in Roswell

Somewhere between 150 and 200 people on Saturday participated in Roswell’s “No Kings” protest. This was part of a nationwide protest movement to express opposition aga…

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 07:06PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Rumors of ICE at restaurants, schools false, local authorities say

Local officials dismissed claims on social media that federal immigration authorities had conducted operations at several local restaurants or were at a school in Roswell.

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 07:06PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Former health secretary moves towards possible run for governor

A former secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, who is also CEO of one of the largest cannabis enterprises in the state, has taken a step towards a potentia…

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 01:54PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Roswell City Council approves land sale to Amazon

During their regular meeting on Thursday evening, city councilors approved an ordinance allowing the sale of city-owned land to Amazon.com Services LLC.

Published: Monday, June 16, 2025 10:33AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jason R. O'Day Roswell Daily Record

The Record Welcomes Jason O'Day

Hello there New Mexicans, old Mexicans, space aliens, and everyone else in the Roswell community. My name is Jason O'Day, and I am honored to be the new managing edito…

Published: Monday, June 16, 2025 10:23AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jason R. O'Day Roswell Daily Record

City, State officials warn of text and phone scams

The City of Roswell issued a press release Wednesday stating that some water customers have received phone calls and text messages from an unknown individual who deman…

Published: Monday, June 16, 2025 10:27AM

Roswell student gains admission to UNM pharmacy school

Amy S. Buesing, Director of the University of New Mexico/New Mexico State University (UNM/NMSU) Cooperative Pharmacy Program, has announced in a press release that Die…

Published: Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Terri Harber Photo

CASA welcomes public to resource center open house

A boy watches the girl standing next to him eat while an adult tries to divert the kid's attention to his own food during the Court-Appointed Special Advocates Resourc…

Published: Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Geoffrey Gunn Sports Information Director for NMMI

Former footballer Peralta to speak at Pearson

ROSWELL, NM – On June 27, 2025, a special appearance by Mexican professional soccer star Oribe Peralta will be held at the Pearson Auditorium located on the New Mexico…

Published: Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Engaging the community: Future doctors learn about health care in Roswell

Visiting Roswell has been a new experience for three young students enrolled in the University of New Mexico's combined BA/MD (Baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine) Degree…

Published: Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Tamara Schubert Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service

Cool as a cucumber

The International Fresh Produce Association ranks the cucumber among the top 10 vegetables sold in the United States. Botanically a fruit, the cucumber is classified a…

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Man charged with fraud in cannabis investment scheme

A Colorado man accused of using a cannabis investment scheme to defraud a local resident has pleaded not guilty to one criminal count.

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 06:29AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Mike Smith El Rito Media

Dedication fuels Special Olympics chairs

CARLSBAD — Caring for a son with developmental disabilities led to a lifelong calling for Lee and Patrick Kirksey.

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Jim Hilley Roswell Daily Record

Wastewater tests part of NMDOH measles response

New Mexico health officials are reminding residents to be aware of their immunization status after testing revealed the presence of the measles virus in wastewater sam…

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

Splash pads at Carpenter, Poe Corn parks might open by July 4

With just a week until the official start of summer, the number of people enjoying Roswell's public parks is visibly higher than in early spring. Families with childre…

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

CASA Kids Family Resource Center holds open house on Saturday

The CASA Kids Family Resource Center will open its doors to the public this weekend with an open house featuring free food and entertainment.

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00AM

What to know about the pro-illegal immigration riots in LA and other cities

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The showdown over President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles to restore law and order amid the chaos immigration related riots …

Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Betty Williamson Eastern New Mexico News

Plan was for a sunset in background

CLOVIS — When Clovis residents Daynnely Plascencia and William Ibarra-Carrillo picked the date for their wedding last month, they were looking for something that would…

Published: Thursday, June 12, 2025 01:56PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

RISD, Sidney Gutierrez spending plans presented to RISD board

The 2025-26 fiscal year budgets for Roswell Independent School District (RISD) and Sidney Gutierrez Schools were presented to the RISD board. Both spending plans were …

Published: Thursday, June 12, 2025 05:46PM

Roswell Daily Record

by: Submitted New Mexico Department of Health

Wastewater testing reveals measles virus in Roswell sample

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reports finding a positive measles sample via wastewater testing in Roswell.

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record

City councilors meet Thursday to consider variety of long-awaited plans

This week’s Roswell City Council meeting has plenty of noteworthy items, particularly some that fulfill long-term needs. Councilors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the…

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:00AM

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record

A new statue gazes over books and patrons at the Roswell Public Library

Duke Sundt, the award-winning artist creating larger-than-life bronze statuaries for the Spring River Corridor Foundation's Lest We Forget Historical Sculpture Garden …

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 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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