Local News in Chaves County, New Mexico
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Home broken in three times in one month
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:49:13 -0800
A single mom in southeastern New Mexico has become the target of thieves, not once, not twice, but three times in one month
UPDATED: Roswell Cops Shorthanded in War With Gangs
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:15:08 -0800
ROSWELL (AP) — The police department in one of the most violent cities in New Mexico reports that it is short more than a quarter of the officers it needs.... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: In the News
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:14:57 -0800
Some New Mexico lawmakers are talking about increased security at the Capitol after Occupy protesters disrupted two events involving legislators in two weeks. There’s certainly no agreement yet that it’s... Read more »
Pecan farmers on alert for nut rustlers
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:51:10 -0800
With pecan prices up and motivated thieves on the prowl, it's gotten so bad for New Mexico growers that one farmer now has armed guards patrolling his crops 24-7.
Lovelace Completes Purchase of Roswell Regional Hospital
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:59:00 -0800
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lovelace Health System, Inc. has successfully completed the purchase of the assets and operations of Roswell Regional Hospital and its Family Care Clinic ...
Roswell police short officers as it battles gangs
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:03:25 -0800
The police department in one of the most violent cities in New Mexico is reporting that it is short more than a quarter of the officers it needs.
Why diabetes persists
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:00:54 -0800
In N.M., lifestyle intervention in six communities aims to turn around dangerous trend
At the Roundhouse: Video release, Capitol Shindig and Joe Skeen
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:44:56 -0800
The Legislature this morning is releasing the Capitol security video of the Sheryl Williams Stapleton-Nora Espinoza incident. We will get it online on at the Journal’s website at ABQjournal.com as... Read more »
Making the Law
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:53:16 -0800
On this sessionâs agenda: PRC reform, budget bills and âcitizen lobbyingâ Before learning the ins and outs of lobbying, Rainy Upton didnât realize how difficult it could be.
Lovelace Buys Roswell Hospital and Clinic
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:41:13 -0800
Lovelace Health System Inc. has successfully completed the purchase of the assets and operations of Roswell Regional Hospital and its Family Care Clinic in Roswell, according to a Lovelace news... Read more »