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GOP holds rally for state and federal office seekers on Friday in Artesia. Here are some pictures from the event

Speakers highlighted their stances on a number of issues ranging from economic development to education.

New Mexico Supreme Court tosses video in Artesia newborn murder case

Alexee Trevizo, 22, was arrested May 10, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder.

A body was found in Chaves County, prompting a homicide investigation 

Authorities are investigating a homicide after a body was found Wednesday night in Chaves County near Alamo Road. Deputies and detectives responded around 8:45 p.m. and confirmed the person was deceased. Officials say no further details will be released until the victim is positively identified and next of kin are notified.

Stephanie Garcia Richard wins New Mexico Democratic Lt. Governor nomination

The New Mexico Democratic Party has selected Stephanie Garcia Richard as its nominee for lieutenant governor.

Roswell man wanted on statewide warrant for gun thefts

David Melendrez, 34, has been wanted on the state-wide warrant since July 23.

A dog was left in a hot car in Roswell, and a Hobbs man was charged with a cruelty to animals

Jonathan Sequeira, 19, was charged with extreme cruelty to animals.

Roswell City Council punts on tax increase to generate $4.5M in city revenue

Based on 2026 receipts, the increase would have generated $4.5 million in revenue that year.  

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.

Dunes sagebrush lizard loses federal protection via Texas court order

The Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial analysis of the lizard’s habitat was “incomplete,” read the settlement, and “potentially inaccurate.”

Roswell woman to plead guilty to vehicular homicide

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

Roswell leans right in contributions to race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District

Cunningham’s campaign outspent Vasquez during the reporting period: $220,719 to $204,830.

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.

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