Jury unable to reach verdict in Gomez murder trial
After four days of testimony and about six hours of deliberation a Chaves County jury could not decide on the murder charges against Aldeberto Gomez in the 2013 shooting death of Juan Gonzales. Assistant District Attorney Emily Fry said retrial likely next year.
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Aldeberto Gomez
Emily Fry
Juan “Pan” Gonzales
Gomez
Fry
Ralph (Vargas
Jessie
Juan Gonzales
Applebee's
Gonzales
Roswell man pleads guilty in drug trafficking case
Gerald Sentell, 45, of Roswell, pleaded guilty in Las Cruces federal court to conspiracy and methamphetamine distribution with a phone to aid the crime. He admitted distributing meth in Chaves County from June to July 2015, including a July 17 seizure of 58.5 grams, with a possible sentence from 10 years to life. Sentell was among 41 charged after an eight month multi agency probe led by FBI and DEA in 2015.
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Roswell
Chaves County
Gerald Sentell
Las Cruces
Sentell
FBI
DEA
Man shoots at dogs in Roswell yard
Roswell police responded to a report of a man firing shots at three dogs in his yard on North Texas Street. Ethan A. Amicone, 26, exited the house after a police call and was detained. he faced charges including negligent use of a deadly weapon and conspiracy after a search warrant. Gracie N. Marquez, 26, was also charged with trafficking and possession offenses.
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Roswell
North
Texas
Ethan A. Amicone
Amicone
Gracie N. Marquez
Private donor funds back pay cuts for Artesia police and firefighters
An anonymous donor will restore the 10 percent pay cuts for Artesia police officers and firefighters, while the remaining 120 city employees keep reduced salaries. The city, with about 11,000 residents, cut wages across nearly all workers on Aug 1 amid oil industry downturns and slumping tax revenues. Mayor Phil Burch said the donor will cover the lost portion for 31 officers and 31 firefighters.
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Artesia
City of Champions
New Mexico
United States
Phil Burch
Burch
Piñatafest brings Mexican culture to Chaves County lawn
The Piñatafest runs today through Sunday on the Chaves County Courthouse lawn. It promotes Hispanic culture with Mexican food and music for family fun. The event aims to bring families together and familiarize people with Mexican American heritage. Food booths offer specialties such as ket
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