City sees high turnout in 2020 municipal election
Roswell records show 5,535 ballots cast from 24,596 registered voters for a 22.5 percent turnout. Bond issue rejects 4,455 to 1,080 yes while municipal judge Joseph Leskey wins 5,190 votes. Ward 2 led all wards in turnout as the canvassing board prepares to verify results March 10.
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Man Sentenced in 2018 Hagerman Ranch Homicide
Jose Dominguez, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, was sentenced to 15 years on one count of second degree murder for the March 19, 2018 killing of Luciano Sifuentes at a Hagerman ranch. He will serve nine years in prison with six suspended and 86 percent before release. An ICE hold remains, and afterward he will be deported to Mexico.
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Friday forums to inform on COVID-19 efforts in New Mexico
A Friday morning forum from 9 to 10 at the Roswell Performing Arts Center and a 1 to 2 p.m. session at Clovis Carver Public Library will brief residents on New Mexico's COVID-19 preparations. Health officials will present and hold a Q A. The state lab and TriCore are increasing test kit access for hundreds of patients.
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Roswell K9 unit fund drive advances with public donations
Roswell Police sought community donations in October to rebuild a K9 unit citing firm funding needs. The aim was to win a $5,000 K9 program grant via online public input but the effort did not prevail. On March 4 church event noted on Page A3.
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Reward offered for information in Rico-Ruvira case
Chaves County Crime Stop offers up to 1000 for info leading to the capture of Jorge Ernesto Rico-Ruvira 32 wanted in the death of Isela Mauricio Sanchez 27 in Roswell New Mexico authorities say he abducted the couple’s 3 year old Osciel Ernesto Rico he may have returned to Mexico and faces state and federal charges authorities provide contact numbers and the FBI link for tips.
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