Roswell residents gather for safety discussion with new police chief
Roswell residents met Tuesday at Roswell High School to hear Police Chief Phil Smith outline new community policing plans. City leaders Councilor Jason Perry Councilor Barry Foster and Councilor Savino Sanchez and Mayor Del Jurney discussed partnerships, neighborhood involvement, and addressing gangs abandoned houses drugs and speeding.
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RISD staff win state award and approve new textbooks
Roswell Independent School District officials say the New Mexico Legislature recognized maintenance staff with the silver Ben Lujan Maintenance Achievement Award. Individual honorees Sean Benedict Jimmy Clements and John Dean received Lujan awards. The board also approved middle school social studies textbooks for the first time in about a decade funded by state allocations.
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Water returns in Vaughn but boil advisory continues
Water trickled back to Vaughn homes and businesses on Tuesday but the town remains under a state ordered boil water advisory. Police Chief Philip Holmes said pressure is still low and showers remain an issue while NMED staff test the supply.
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Trujillo charged with murder in Roswell shooting
Christopher Trujillo, 23, was served a warrant at Chaves County Detention Center on a murder charge tied to the October 23 shooting death of Victor Oaxaca, 25, at Variety Liquor and Lounge. Detectives spoke with around 20 people but no witnesses. evidence included blood, shell casings, and vehicle track marks. Oaxaca died at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
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Boy Scouts instill youth with character in Roswell story
A United Way funded profile of the Conquistador Council of Boy Scouts of America in Chaves County Roswell. It notes 13 percent of council funding comes from United Way and describes how funds support staff and activities including camping. It cites 33 of 1200 scouts attending the National Jamboree in West Virginia and highlights Eagle Scout projects such as refinishing Assurance parking lot in 2013.
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Blue Cross to buy Lovelace Health Plan in NM deal
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico plan to acquire Lovelace Health Plan with a close by December 31. The deal excludes Lovelace hospitals and clinics, and Roswell services will remain under Lovelace Regional Hospital Roswell. Regulatory approvals are required.
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