Fatal crash in Roswell claims motorist life
A two vehicle collision involving a Roswell Police unit killed 66 year old Howard Charles Peterson, injuring an officer who is expected to recover. The crash occurred at about 9 50 a m on North Main Street between Sixth and Seventh streets as the patrol unit responded to an accident at South Main Street and Poe streets.
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ETZ revises rules on sexually oriented businesses
Roswell Chaves County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission discussed Ordinance 80 Article 26 revisions, noting no such businesses exist within the ETZ. Changes raise distance requirements to 2,640 feet from 1,000 feet and mandate half mile separation between adult entertainment venues and youth facilities, parks, religious sites, schools, and public buildings. The update aims to prevent clustering and wraps up after about a year of work.
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Alcohol related deaths decline in New Mexico in 2023
NMDOH reports 2023 alcohol related deaths at 1,896, down from 2,067 in 2022 and 2,274 in 2021. The state’s age adjusted rate fell 17.3 percent from 2021 to 2023, with McKinley County showing a 38 percent drop due to prevention efforts involving Gallup and the Gal lup Indian Medical Center.
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