Sheriff outlines Taco Bell shootout and drug bust timeline
Chaves County Sheriff Britt Snyder described an eight month undercover narcotics operation yielding 41 arrests as part of a new era of law enforcement teamwork. He detailed the July 31 Roswell Taco Bell shootout that killed 34 year old Jeremy Hatch and wounded Officer Barton Devos, tying it to the meth ring led by Joseph Mendiola. Police Chief Phil Smith noted body cameras curbing force, while District Attorney Diana Luce announced a run for election at a Republican Women luncheon attended by about 130 members.
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Barton Devos
Joseph Ray Mendiola
Fire damages East Tilden home. no injuries reported
Roswell Fire Department responded to a morning fire on East Tilden Street in the 700 block. Firefighters found heavy rear flames and smoke, halted the blaze, and cleared hotspots after about an hour with the street blocked for safety. No occupants were found. The cause is under investigation.
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Roswell Native Promoted to Assistant Director at NM SLO
Mark Naranjo of Roswell has been promoted to assistant director for Field Operations at the New Mexico State Land Office. A 12 year SLO veteran and Eastern New Mexico University graduate, he will oversee field supervision and state trust land management to maximize beneficiary returns.
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Aubrey
Dunn
New Mexico
Freedom Caucus backs Ryan for House speaker
The House Freedom Caucus says it supports Rep Paul Ryan for speaker, voting to back his bid and signaling a path to unity within the GOP. The group noted the endorsement is not official but aims to build consensus while noting past opposition to leadership.
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