Joke leads to death as manslaughter charged in prank
Chaves County man Robert Leon Magby, 28, faces fourth degree involuntary manslaughter charges after a Feb. 10 riding incident that killed four year old Heather Naylor. Magby allegedly removed a horse bridle during a casual ride, causing the horse to bolt and the child to suffer fatal head injuries. Cheryl Naylor initially said the bridle fell off. later she confirmed Magby removed it. Bond set at $5000. preliminary hearing scheduled March 13.
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Chaves County
Robert Leon Magby
Isler Road
Heather Naylor
Magby
Naylor
Cheryl
Naylors
Cheryl Naylor
Chaves
Measles cases risk due to incubation and spread
Health official Sewell notes a 10 day incubation means unreported cases may exist and contagious individuals can spread measles statewide. Measles is highly infectious via coughs sneezes or touched items. symptoms include fever cough runny nose and red watery eyes followed by a pink spotted rash. Chaves County Health Office offers free vaccines at 200 E Chisum, with Medicaid clinics by local doctors. private vaccines average about 50 dollars.
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Sewell
Chaves County
E. Chisum
Nelson
Lawmakers Push Statewide Gambling Changes and Compacts
The Legislature debates a bill for electronic lottery and video gambling at hotels bars and clubs with local approval plus race tracks unlimited machines while a separate HB 29 would outlaw all gambling except bingo including Indian gaming. Governor Johnson’s stance and Indian gaming compacts spark lawsuits and potential vetoes as sessions wind down.
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Smith
Richard Knowles
R-Roswell
Max Coll
Santa Fe
Knowles-Coll
Johnson
Diane Kinderwater
Kinderwater
Graffiti spreads in Roswell Hobbs and Carlsbad
Roswell Hobbs and Carlsbad police warn graffiti now mirrors a nationwide trend. Gangs tag for territory while independent writers seek attention and occult signs appear in smaller cities. Officials urge community effort, reporting, cleanup drives, and curfews to curb vandalism.
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Roswell
Halvorson
Carlsbad
Hobbs
James Koch
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Steve Bayes
Dill
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Knott
Alsup
Roswell Dexter Hagerman Artesia
Ayaa Ore
Wilson’s Meat
Pepsi-Cola
Allsup
Allsup’s
FRITO
Charmin
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Vienna
Allsups
Vesta Conan
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