Village and county rally aid after Roswell flood disaster
Oct 19 20 flooding in Roswell and Chaves County killed two people and sent dozens to hospitals. Gov Lujan Grisham declared a state emergency paving the way for $1 million in state aid. FEMA declared a federal disaster Nov 1, enabling about $15.7 million in individual assistance. First responders in Roswell credit swift-water rescue training and nearby teams for saving hundreds from vehicles and homes.
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Roswell
Chaves
Timothy Jennings
National Weather Service
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Chaves County
FEMA
Cole
Chad Cole
Ruidoso
New Mexico Guard
Change of command at New Mexico Military Institute
Brig. Gen. Voris W. McBurnette became superintendent of the New Mexico Military Institute on July 1, succeeding Maj. Gen. Jerry Grizzle whose contract was not renewed. McBurnette credited Grizzle with stabilizing the school and outlined priorities to sustain enrollment and elevate the preparatory academy to be the top middle school in New Mexico. Grizzle, in a prior interview, recalled the school’s poor condition upon his arrival, including accreditation issues, a $100 million deferred maintenance backlog, and a decade-long enrollment decline.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Jerry Grizzle
Voris W. McBurnette
NMMI
Grizzle
Board of
Regents
McBurnette
New Mexico
Philadelphia
the Record
State of New Mexico Higher Education Department
2024 recap of South Fork and Salt fires evacuees
In 2024 two major wildfires in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Reservation forced the evacuation of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs. Many evacuees fled to Roswell using city venues such as the Roswell Gymnasiums, Roswell Convention Center, Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, and NMMI Godfrey Hall. Local residents and businesses donated aid as state and federal disaster declarations followed.
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North Main
West Seventh Streets
Roswell
Lincoln County
Mescalero Apache Reservation
Ruidoso
South Fork
Ruidoso Downs
Roswell Convention Center
New Mexico State Fairgrounds
New Mexico Military Institute
NMMI
Roswell Coyotes win third Roswell football title 41 22
Roswell High crowned state champions after beating Artesia 41 22 in the DA final. quarterback Jacob Palomino rushed for three touchdowns while throwing one, Abey Toscano added a rush and a pass, and Mason Greathouse caught two TDs with an interception. Coach Jeff Lynn lauded the resilience through floods and past losses.
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Roswell Coyotes
Coyotes
Highland
Gadsden
Artesia Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Jacob Palomino
Abey Toscano
Roswell Wins National Championship Air Races Host
Roswell selected by Reno Air Racing Association to host the National Championship Air Races and Air Show beating Casper Wyoming and Pueblo Colorado. Officials expect regional spectators and extended tourism impact with hotels and volunteers needed across New Mexico.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Reno Air Racing Association
RARA
Roswell Air Center
Casper
Wyoming
Pueblo
Colorado
Timothy Jennings
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Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Marco Antonio Martinez
Roswell Coyote
Artesia
Nmi
Roswell High
Mason Greathouse
Jeff Lynn
Lynn
Oswell
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