Stolen beef hits Taos ranch and local center
David Montoya of Woll Springs Ranch reports about 5400 dollars worth of premium beef stolen from the Taos County Economic Development Center, with roughly three steers taken and almost 1900 pounds missing from the freezer. Taos Police will review surveillance as authorities seek suspects. ranchers fear using the shared center again.
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Devon Energy to Open Roswell Office in 2019
Devon Energy Corp plans a Roswell office in 2019 to support existing employees living in the area. Shannon Johnson of Artesia said details on staff size and timing aren’t available, but the firm expects to become active in the Roswell community. Devon operates wells across Oklahoma Texas Wyoming and Alberta and holds a Delaware Basin asset in southeast New Mexico with 2018 production near 79 000 BOE per day.
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New Sheriff Rolls In With Directives in Silver City
Sheriff Frank Gomez and Undersheriff Jess Watkins outlined new rules at the Jan 2 meeting. Deputies may wear white or black hats, a chaplain program was launched with Trent Petty, and nonemergency responses will avoid lights and sirens. Emergency replies cap speed at 10 mph over limit in city and 20 mph on county roads, with pursuits exempt. A new PEP test for hires and plans for a Citizen's Review Committee were announced.
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Man arrested after chaotic multi county chase
A Silver City area man, Josh Medina, was taken into custody January 3 after a chase spanning two counties. He led deputies by car and on foot, allegedly pulled a knife during a Bayard traffic stop, and damaged property. A Border Patrol Search and Rescue unit assisted with a search dog before Medina was found.
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Residents protest after oath in Roswell at Pioneer Plaza
A group of 15 Roswell residents gathered at Pioneer Plaza on Jan 3 hours after the 116th Congress oath to push back on the Trump agenda. Roswell Indivisible organized the 6 to 6:30 pm protest with placards spelling Roswell Indivisible. They plan a letter to New Mexico's delegation to urge accountability and urge government to get back to work amid the border wall funding dispute.
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Five Texas highways drop speed limits after state line
The Texas Transportation Commission cut speeds by five mph on five southwest Texas highways as motorists head from New Mexico into Texas. U S Highway 285 and RM 652 will fall to 65 mph, while Highway 302 and 18 drop to 70 mph. Signs on 302 and 18 arrive in January. enforcement begins after signs.
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Ramos Made Sole Choice For District 28 Seat
In Silver City a two hour meeting on January 3 produced a 3-2 vote to recommend former Commissioner Gabe Ramos to fill the District 28 state Senate seat vacated by Lt. Gov. Howie Morales. The recommendation aligns with Socorro and Catron counties, suggesting gubernatorial appointment likely until after the 2020 general election.
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