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New Mexico Military Institute’s legacy extends beyond military discipline. Meet three remarkable faculty members: Count Luigi Martini-Mancini, a multilingual professor and wireless pioneer; Pulitzer Prize-winning librarian and author Paul Horgan; and Maurice Fulton, whose extensive research preserved the history of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War. Together, they made scholarship a living adventure.

Tony “Nacho” Gonzales was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the 2021 fatal shooting of 29-year-old Jose Diaz in Roswell. Convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence, Gonzales will serve about 13 years after credit for time served. His attorney plans to appeal, citing insufficient evidence. родствен

The Roswell Coyotes football team defeated the Hobbs Eagles in their season opener Friday, Aug. 21, at the Wool Bowl.

Roswell opened its football season with a narrow, four-point victory over the Hobbs Eagles at the Wool Bowl on Friday, Aug. 21. The Roswell Tribune captures highlights from the game, including touchdowns, passing, kickoff returns and defensive plays. The Coyotes travel to Amarillo next week to face Randall High School at 7 p.m. CT.

Chaves County commissioners voted 3-2 to place a proposed five-year, 0.125% local-option gross receipts tax on the November ballot. If approved, the measure would raise the county rate to 6.39% and generate an estimated $2 million annually for economic development projects, including site preparation and public works. Supporters cite growth; opponents warn of added costs.

New Mexico officials proposed new oilfield methane rules, including a “super emitter” program allowing certified third parties to report leaks of at least 50 kilograms per hour and requiring operators to investigate and repair them. The proposal also mandates zero-emission electric pneumatic pumps by 2031, but oil and gas leaders object to the shortened timeline.

The Roswell Coyotes football team defeated the Hobbs Eagles 64-60 in their season opener at the Wool Bowl.

The Roswell High School boys’ soccer team mercy-ruled Goddard 12-2 Thursday, Aug. 20, at Goddard High School.

Roswell Shorts Indie Film Fest returns to the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell on Sept. 25-26 with 31 official selections, including 10 New Mexico-made shorts. The lineup spans drama, documentary, horror, sci-fi, comedy and experimental films, with filmmaker Q&As, award-winning entries and a focus on independent storytelling.

The full council is expected to hear public comment and then vote on a resolution Monday that would place a 0.25% local-option gross receipts tax for economic development on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. The meeting will take place at Roswell City Hall, 425 N. Richardson Ave., following an Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. 

New World screwworm is a species of parasitic fly that can cause infection and often deadly damage to livestock, pets, birds and occasionally humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The council is then expected to vote on the recommendation, with Armstrong needing majority approval to complete Cavin’s term. He would need to run in November 2027 for a full term to remain on the council.