Roswell Police Chief Ray Mounts to retire July 31
Roswell Police Chief Ray Mounts announced his retirement effective July 31 after 20 years leading the department He plans to join Roswell Auto Plaza selling Cadillacs and may pursue freelance private investigative work Mounts indicated successor from inside the department is likely with Deputy Chief Mike Jurecek a strong candidate and City Manager John Capps open to internal appointment
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Woman helps CASA kids build hope in Roswell
Judy Pound, 47, a Sunwest Bank employee, mentors court appointed special advocates in Chaves County. Since joining CASA in 1991 she has guided numerous children through the court system, balancing work and family while dedicating herself to vulnerable youth. Pound grew up in Oklahoma City, raised two children, and moved to Roswell with her husband Richard, who taught her the value of service.
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Pojoaque Pueblo Sells Fireworks Amid Ban
Pojoaque Pueblo operated a weekend fireworks stand near Santa Fe despite a statewide temporary ban on consumer fireworks due to severe drought and fire danger. The State Corporation Commission ban excludes Indian lands, but many tribes have restricted sales. Officials urge caution as fire conditions may extend the ban beyond June 18.
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Forecast for Southeastern New Mexico Today
Forecast from Southeastern New Mexico's largest newspaper notes partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. High around 90 and low near 65.
Vehicles advance toward Freemen ranch siege
Federal agents moved three armored vehicles closer to the Freemen ranch on Sunday as Seattle edged Utah to reach the finals.
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Primary race narrows in Chaves County with single contest
In Chaves County voters face one contested local race in Tuesday’s primary as former KOBR-TV reporter Sam Conn challenges County Commissioner Joe Adair for the Republican District 2 seat. The winner faces unopposed Democrat Paul John Martinez in November. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Conn faults road paving patterns and government performance while also noting political maneuvering around local issues.
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Albuquerque
Roswell Fire Committee to Meet on Potential Burn Ban
Roswell City Council Fire Committee will meet to discuss a possible prohibition on outdoor burning if the state ban ends. The meeting is set in the conference room of the city hall. City Manager Hubert Quintana proposes a policy to discourage indiscriminate burning.
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Scientists discuss how to detect asteroids that could slam Earth
In Albuquerque AP report, physicist Mark Boslough and international colleagues discuss predicting asteroid hits. They cite 1908 Tunguska as a warning and outline a low cost telescope network and deflection ideas from solar sails to nuclear options. Los Alamos scientists note most dangerous objects remain unidentified and whose orbits must be calculated.
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