Roswell Veterans Weekend Proclaimed Nov 8–10
Roswell marks Veterans Memorial Weekend with a city proclamation read by Mayor Bill Owen at the veterans memorial. Col. Joe Mondragon, Tom Martin, and Shelian McKnight attend as events honor veterans both past and future. Residents reflect on fallen and surviving service members during Saturday’s parade.
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Demolition of jail to begin as courthouse renovation advances
Chaves County prepares to start jail demolition to aid the three phase renovation of the Chaves County Courthouse. Langford Tractor Works will bring in heavy equipment with salvage of terra cotta and brick to reuse in the courthouse project, amid a $12.6 to $14 million cost estimate.
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Carlsbad family sues to oust District Judge Forbes
Martha Chapman and lawyers Dick and Phil Blenden led an effort against the retention of District Judge Jay Forbes. The campaign drew anger from supporters and a rally by the Eddy, Chaves, and Lea counties legal community. It was gratifying to see the community unite.
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