Roswell arts benefactor Donald B. Anderson dies at 101
Roswell philanthropist and artist Don ald B. Anderson died June 7 at age 101. A WWII Navy engineer graduate of Purdue he founded Anderson Oil Company in 1963 and created the Roswell Artist-in-Residence program in 1967 and AMoCA in 1994, shaping regional art life and mentoring artists including AMoCA director Nancy Fleming.
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Suspect in fatal Roswell shooting held without bond
Tyler Aaron Kelley 22 of Artesia faces one count each of first degree murder willful and deliberate aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence in a May 22 Roswell shooting that killed Marcelleno Briseno 19 and wounded another man. The judge ordered preventive detention saying Kelley is a danger to the community with no release conditions. The DA cited two witnesses Kelley’s criminal history prior absences and violent behavior including meth use. Kelley’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment.
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Roswell Public Defenders Stand With Black Lives Matter
Public defenders gathered on the Roswell lawn outside the Chaves County Courthouse as part of a nationwide show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and to protest police brutality. The event, led by Public Defenders for Racial Justice and the Contra Costa Public Defenders, echoed demonstrations in Albuquerque Aztec Las Cruces and Santa Fe. Deirdre Ewing, Roswell Carlsbad district defender, said the gatherings show public defenders care about black lives and their importance. An eight minute forty six second moment of silence honored George Floyd and reflected the Chauvin knee incident.
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Roswell budget cuts include furloughs and hiring freeze
City manager Joe Neeb says 2021 plan trims expenses by 31 million while avoiding involuntary layoffs. A hiring freeze removes about 40 vacant positions and full time staff face 10 furlough days spread through the year with no pay but full benefits. savings total 1.5 million from furloughs and 14 potential job losses avoided by reallocating enterprise funds to police fire and dispatch.
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Pandemic reshapes New Mexico cattle and sheep sectors
Ranchers in New Mexico report sharp drops in meat and wool prices as the coronavirus pandemic dampens demand. Beef and lamb demand has fallen, hitting ranchers who fear conditions may persist into next year. Officials note differing impacts between cattle and sheep operations across the state.
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