The Roswell City Council unanimously approved Riley Armstrong to fill the Ward 2 seat vacated by Will Cavin, who is leaving to join the Chaves County Board of Commissioners. Armstrong, a local associate broker and longtime civic volunteer, will be sworn in Monday and serve the remainder of Cavin’s term through December 2027.
After public scoping, a 30-day public comment period will be opened amid publication of an environmental assessment. Next will be a protest period where those opposed to the sale can submit their final comments.
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.
While about one-third of New Mexico’s Governors since statehood have been Republican, there has not been an elected Republican majority in the State Senate for nearly 100 years.
New Mexico’s Spaceport America, which bills itself as the world’s first purpose-built spaceport, was studied for its feasibility all the way back in the 90’s, and developments in technology helped to bring it into existence by 2011.
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.
In all, 29 individuals were identified and arrested for retail theft and related criminal activity as part of the operation and $6,184 in stolen merchandise was recovered, according to a news release issued Monday by the city.
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.
The guilty pleas were entered July 15 by Gyardo Gonzalez, 47, Mario Mendoza, 40, and Miguel Soto, 41, of Lovington along with Diana Marquez Rojo, 47 and Jesus Martin Hernandez-Borja of Hobbs. Luis Rojo, 51, of Seminole, Texas also pleaded guilty.
Mashed potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods, but they become something truly special when transformed into an interactive Mashed Potato Bar. Perfect for entertaining, this build-your-own feast lets guests customize their potatoes with colorful toppings, savory gravies, and bold Southwest flavors.
Apollonia “Apple” Jauregui earned a spot in the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships from Monday, July 27 to Sunday, Aug. 2 at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California, where she competed in discus against 27 of the nation’s top young athletes.
