Adrian Hedden

I am the managing editor of the Carlsbad Current-Argus, Artesia Daily Press and Roswell Tribune. I have lived in Carlsbad since 2016 when I moved here from Michigan, where I grew up in Ann Arbor. My wife Cassie and I are incredibly proud of our son Charlie, who was born Feb. 1, 2026 and quickly developed a taste for sweet potatoes.

New Mexico public land offered for oil and gas drilling

Leases for oil and gas drilling on public land in New Mexico will be offered via auction in November.

Roswell woman to plead guilty to vehicular homicide

DWI homicide by vehicle is a second-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 18 years.

Take a tour through Roswell’s top landmarks

The city has several other icons and landmarks such as the New Mexico Military Institute, along with historic courthouses and government buildings.

Roswell’s Larry Marker raised $34K in race for U.S. Senate. Incumbent Ben Ray Lujan has $8 million

Marker’s latest fundraising total brings the amount he has received since starting his campaign earlier this year to $33,525.

Craftiness, friendship define Roswell farmers market  

“It’s like a blind date with yourself,” said Elisa Ezell, a vendor selling the books. 

Miyagishima out in New Mexico governor’s race, endorses GOP nominee Gregg Hull

The announcement came at about 2 p.m., July 17 via a news release posted to Miyagishima’s Facebook page.

Roswell Coyotes aiming for return to state title game in 2026

Roswell head coach Jeff Lynn said his new team is young but believes they can make it to another state title game.

Travel out of this world with photos from the UFO Festival in Roswell

Medha SarinCarlsbad Current-Argusmsarin@elritomedia.com From Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4, Roswell celebrated their 17th annual UFO Festival on the courthouse lawn and down Main...

New Mexico officials debate oilfield setbacks at meeting in Roswell

“We will be fighting hard,” she said, to keep wells “at least a mile away from schools because these kids deserve better."

National Championship Air Races announces lineup for Roswell events

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), producers of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR), has announced the 2026 lineup of pilots and planes that...

Meet the staff of the Roswell Tribune ushering in a new era in southern New Mexico journalism

Anyone interested in writing for the Roswell Tribune can contact Managing Editor Adrian Hedden at achedden@elritomedia.com.

El Rito Media announces Roswell Tribune amid Daily Record’s sale

Incredibly, the Roswell Daily Record held on and held its head high for an amazing 135 years.

Recent articles