South Fork Fire Likely Caused by Lightning
Investigators say a lightning strike started the South Fork Fire near Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Reservation. The BIA press release reports origin evidence and data confirm lightning as the cause, with no human involvement cited. The blaze burned 15,769 acres, drawing FBI and other agencies into the probe.
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South Fork
Ruidoso
Mescalero Apache Reservation
Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA
FBI
Flores Convicted of Murder in 2022 Roswell Shooting
Daniel Flores, 21, found guilty of first degree murder and aggravated assault in the 2022 death of 15 year old Damyn Rodriguez after a five day trial in New Mexico’s 5th Judicial District Court. Prosecution argued Flores was shooter or accomplice. Law teams weighed evidence. verdict delivered after hours of deliberation.
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New Mexico
5Th Judicial District Court
Daniel Flores
Flores
Dianna Luce
Roswell
Roswell Walk of Fame star to be unveiled at UFO Festival
Jim Hilley photo shows Hector Ramos installing a Roswell Walk of Fame star in Pioneer Plaza opposite the Chaves County Courthouse. The 9 am Friday unveiling honors late rancher W W Bra zel as part of the 2024 Roswell UFO Festival. Abraham Construction donates the annual Walk of Fame work and has long term Roswell contracts.
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Hector Ramos
Pioneer Plaza
Chaves County
Roswell
W.W. “Mack” Brazel
Ramos
Abraham
Higher revenue not enough to fix Roswell budget
Roswell Finance Committee notes that despite gains in revenue the increase is not sustainable. For 2023-24 the city faces 2.7 million in extra revenue and 1.4 million in higher expenses, with a July 11 budget adjustment vote to forward to council. January 2024 GRT receipts reached about 6 million, far above the 3.5 million budget.
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Finance Committee
Robert Corn
Debbie Reyer
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Jim Hilley Photo
By Terri Harber
Roswell Daily Record
Terri Harber
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