Have you ever wondered what was going on with some signs you see as you travel along? For instance there was a sign in a window of a shop in Roswell a few years ago that read: “WHO DO YOU HAVE TO HUG AND KISS IN THIS TOWN TO GET SOME BUSINESS?” I actually changed […]
Hounds name new football coach
December 12, 2011
PORTALES — Former Eastern New Mexico University player and graduate assistant Josh Lynn plans to hit the ground running in his new position as the school’s football coach. Lynn, who will turn 33 on Dec. 23, was named ENMU’s 15th head coach on Monday, replacing Mark Ribaudo. “I think Eastern New Mexico is a good […]
Weekly update — Aug. 7
August 6, 2011
Region IV housing office closed The Region IV housing office in Clovis, located at 600 Mitchell Street in Clovis, was closed Friday. Chris Herbert, Executive Director of Eastern Regional Housing Authority in Roswell, said the Roswell office took over supervision of the Mitchell Street office in 2009 when the state was consolidated from seven regions […]
American ousted in 9-10 tourney
July 27, 2011
CNJ staff ROSWELL — Clovis American’s run in the state 9-10 Little League baseball tournament is over. Carlsbad Shorthorn rallied from a six-run deficit and benefitted from an overturned call Tuesday night to edge American 11-10. The Clovis squad went 2-2 and finished fourth in the double-elimination tournament. “It was a heartbreaker, but the kids […]
Jet crash near Roswell (Updated)
July 6, 2011
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — A military fighter plane crashed Wednesday in southern New Mexico after the pilot ejected safely, Air Force officials said. The QF-4 Phantom from Holloman Air Force Base crashed southwest of Roswell in grasslands between Roswell and Artesia, sparking a fire that covered at least 80 acres. No structures were threatened, according […]
Jet crashes near Roswell (Updated)
July 6, 2011
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — A military fighter plane crashed Wednesday in southern New Mexico after the pilot ejected safely, Air Force officials said. The QF-4 Phantom from Holloman Air Force Base crashed southwest of Roswell in grasslands between Roswell and Artesia, sparking a fire that covered at least 80 acres. No structures were threatened, according […]
Roswell UFO festival kicks off Friday
June 29, 2011
Roswell Daily Record: Mark Wilson The Roswell UFO Festival begins Friday with activities extending through Monday. Freedom New Mexico It’s expected to be a weekend of alien fun in Roswell with the launch of the annual UFO festival. Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday with an opening ceremony at the UFO Museum, activities will stretch through […]
Day trip: Roswell UFO Festival
June 9, 2011
Courtesy photo The Roswell UFO Festival runs July 1 through July 4. Roswell UFO Festival • Location: Roswell • What activities can you enjoy at this location: A four-day festival about the much-debated 1947 UFO crash in Roswell. The festival offers a variety of activities including alien costume contests, 10K and 5K run and walks, […]
Curry County Cats capsule
April 2, 2011
CNJ staff Roswell Rhinos (4-2) at Curry County Cats (4-1) When: 1:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Leon Williams Stadium. Of note: It’s a non-league game. The Rhinos play in the New Mexico Football League while the Cats compete in the New Mexico Premier League. … The Rhinos defeated the New Mexico Sun Devils 60-28 in Roswell […]
ENMU board appointments announced
March 1, 2011
Freedom New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has announced two new appointments to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents. Brett Leach of Roswell will replace Pauline Ponce, also from Roswell. The new student regent is Santana Chavez of Dora, replacing Robert Wachter from Portales. “Although we at the university hate to lose Pauline Ponce […]
Press release: New Mexico governor appoints two New ENMU regents
March 1, 2011
PORTALES-New Mexico governor Susana Martinez has announced two new appointments to the Board of Regents at Eastern New Mexico University. Brett Leach of Roswell will replace Pauline Ponce, also from Roswell. The new student regent is Santana Chavez of Dora, replacing Robert Wachter from Portales. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, said, “Although we at the University […]
Press release: Xcel Energy asks for power conservation
February 2, 2011
Xcel Energy ROSWELL, N.M. – Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in eastern New Mexico to conserve energy because of expected high demand on the area’s electric distribution system. The utility company urges customers in eastern New Mexico to limit their power use for the next 24 hours in order to reduce the strain on […]
Martinez names Bob Wooley as District 66 representative
January 14, 2011
Alisa Boswell Gov. Susana Martinez on Friday appointed Bob Wooley of Roswell to represent District 66, which covers Chaves, Eddy, Lea and Roosevelt counties. Gardner, a Roswell Republican, vacated the position to become Martinez’ chief of staff. Commissions for every county within the district were allowed to send Martinez a nomination to replace Gardner. Martinez […]
Roswell judge to preside over courthouse video case
November 22, 2010
CNJ staff A Roswell district judge has been assigned as a special judge to preside over the bond issue election video. It’s the latest move in a case filed by two Clovis men alleging Curry County violated election laws by placing the video in the courthouse lobby days before a bond issue election seeking tax […]
Engagements —
November 21, 2010
Sites-Head Amy Sites and Marshal Head will be married Dec. 19, 2010, at Muleshoe Methodist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Deborah Sites of Portales. She is the granddaughter of the late John Sites and his wife, Norma of Roswell; and Carl and Mary Skrobrak of Dalhart, Texas. The prospective groom is […]
Area golf scores
September 16, 2010
Eastern New Mexico Senior Golf Association Monday-Tuesday at Cree Meadows Golf Club, Ruidoso Championship Flight Low gross: Ben Bradley, Carlsbad, 151 Low net: 1. Mike Jackson, Roswell, 156; 2. James Boss, Roswell, 153, 3. Stanley Miller, Carlsbad, 154. First Flight Low gross: Steve Wilson, 169 Low net: John Hollenbeck, Hobbs, 175; 2. Robert Reed, Carlsbad, […]
Day trip: Roswell theatre offers variety of performances
September 2, 2010
Place: Roswell Community Little Theatre Location: 1101 N. Virginia St. Roswell, is about an hour-and-a-half from base. Drive on U.S. 70 from Clovis, go through Portales, Elida, and Kenna. Take exit 1A to U.S. 285 and go south. Stay on U.S. 285 South and turn left at the Wendy’s restaurant. What is it? The Roswell […]
Day trip: Museum to be dedicated
August 26, 2010
Courtesy photo This crew won a bombing competition in 1955 at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell. The base closed June 30, 1967. Event: Remembering Walker Air Force Base opening and dedication of the Walker Aviation Museum. When: 2 p.m. Sept. 18. Location: Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center, located on the Roswell Industrial […]
