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Today is Friday, Nov. 6 and our newsroom has been hard at work keeping up with the news. Our weekend edition — in mailboxes and racks today — features 16 pages of local arts, culture and commentary Roswell is talking about — or should be. Digital readers...

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100 years ago — The Roswell Daily Record

The Old Time Fiddlers Contest was … a big attraction at the Chaves County Courthouse, with a large crowd overfilling the courtroom, which was only about half as large as necessary to accommodate the crowd. There were 18 fiddlers in the contest and it was a difficult task for the judges to determine the winners. The judges gave first prize to Dot Massie, second prize to Chanter Stockley and third prize to Dempson Lewis.

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Artesia Daily News

Satellite Data Finds 166 Methane ‘Super Emitters’ in Southeast New Mexico

Emissions rise as feds look to loosen safeguards So-called methane “super emitter” events could be increasingly prevalent in southeast New Mexico’s oilfields. National environmental nonprofit Earthworks reported it found 166 individual incidents throughout Eddy and Lea counties that would qualify…. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing...

New Mexico · 1d

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Lea County Voters Approve New Tax to Bankroll Gun Rights Legal Fights

Lea County voters have signed off on a new gross receipts tax dedicated entirely to funding legal fights against gun laws the county views as unconstitutional. The measure passed with 55% support among 12,166 voters, creating what's being called a Second Amendment defense nest egg for the oil-patch county in southeastern New Mexico.

Lea County, NM · 16h

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Many voters in Chaves County voted red, but most of New Mexico voted blue

By Terri Harber, The Roswell Daily Record — Chaves County voters had a raft of other ballot items presented to them for the 2026 General Election, which ended on Tuesday, Election Day. The total countywide voter turnout was 15,569, or 39.95% as per New Mexico State of Secretary’s website....

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7 New Mexico Communities Experiencing Surprising Population Growth

One small New Mexico town throws a fall festival where pumpkins get launched across a field for fun. I love that kind of small-town weirdness. It also turns out that towns like that are quietly gaining new neighbors. A tech giant built a massive data center in a village that...

New Mexico · 1d

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The 8 New Mexico Restaurants Whose Dining Rooms Still Feel Frozen In The 1950s

One diner in this state sits inside a giant building shaped like an owl. Yes, an owl, with booths inside and tiny jukeboxes waiting at the tables. That’s only one stop on this trip. Another spot runs a model train along its dining room ceiling. A third keeps the...

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Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

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This Massive New Mexico Used-Book Store Is A Dream Come True For Book Lovers

A bookstore with a dollar shelf and a free box sounds like a trap for anyone with weak willpower. I have a thing for places that make cheap books this easy to grab, and this New Mexico shop leans all the way in. The building is big, and the aisles...

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Emails reveal staff knew of controversial Halloween costumes at Albuquerque middle school

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a tradition to wear Halloween costumes at school, but a pair of costumes at an Albuquerque school is raising questions. Two middle school girls told school staff they dressed up as pimps for the school’s Halloween parade. KRQE News found a string of emails revealing one staff member not only […]

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Two parking areas, one road in Sandia Ranger District to close for maintenance

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Some closures have been issued on the Sandia Ranger District in Bernalillo County. Starting Nov. 9 at 7 a.m., National Forest Road 462, the Coyote Trailhead parking area and the Chamisoso Trailhead parking area will all close while construction and maintenance is completed. Officials...

Bernalillo County, NM · 3d

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Residents near Zuni Road First Nations Clinic report rising safety concerns

Residents living near the First Nations Community Clinic on Zuni Road say ongoing problems in their neighborhood have made them fear for their safety.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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New Mexico seniors on Presbyterian’s Senior Care Medicare Advantage HMO plans lose them Dec. 31 and can choose coverage that keeps their doctors by Dec. 7 or by Feb. 28

New Mexico seniors on Presbyterian’s Senior Care Medicare Advantage HMO plans lose them on Dec. 31, and Presbyterian Health Plan will not offer them in 2027. Medicare’s fall enrollment period runs through Dec. 7, and a second window for people whose plan is not renewed runs from Dec. 8 through Feb. 28. Which Presbyterian plans […]

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NMDOT shuts NM 309 at river bridge; drivers urged to use detours

The New Mexico Department of Transportation closed NM 309 at the river bridge until further notice over safety concerns near the road and bridge.

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Sawmill District apartment complex moving forward

Albuquerque city councilors gave Titan Development final approval for a 200-unit apartment building in the fast-growing Sawmill District.

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Veterans Integration Centers in Albuquerque set for expansion

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Veterans Integration Centers or “The VIC,” in southeast Albuquerque has two decades of mainly helping homeless veterans get off the street. Now, they’re working on new investments around mental health and hunger. Retired Marine David Fauntleroy lived on Albuquerque’s streets for months, and credits “The VIC” for saving his life. […]

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Bernalillo County Fire Rescue saves dog stuck in pipe

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County Fire Rescue had their hands full recently saving a dog stuck in a pipe. BCFR and Bernalillo County Animal Services were called to help a dog trapped in a culvert pipe. The owner says her dog, Luna, was trying to chase after a skunk before she found herself […]

Bernalillo County, NM · 3d

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New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Celebrates 40 years of discovery

By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – From prehistoric fossils to the mysteries of outer space, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has spent four decades bringing the state’s scientific history to life. Now, as the museum celebrates its 40th anniversary, staff members are reflecting on its evolution while preparing several special events to commemorate the milestone.

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Free dental clinic held at Tingley Coliseum

A free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will offer cleanings, fillings, extractions and simple root canals to an expected 1,000 to 1,200 patients.

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Touro Dental Health Honors Veterans with Free Dental Care and Veterans Day Luncheon

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Touro Dental Health is honoring veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families through its annual Smiles for Veterans initiative, providing complimentary dental services throughout the month of November. The program offers free dental exams, X-rays, and preventive cleanings to eligible veterans, service members, and their family...