Meth, fentanyl found on Sandoval County absentee ballots; clerk says no workers exposed
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Sandoval County election workers found methamphetamine and fentanyl on multiple absentee ballots Friday morning. County officials say no one was exposed, and every affected vote will still count. Initial tests flagged the drugs in election mail at the county’s Bureau of Elections warehouse, County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero reported. Local,…
Rep. Reeb resigns from state house after court rules against her double-dipping as legislator, prosecutor
A high-profile state representative on the investigative committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein resigned from the New Mexico legislature today after a federal judge ruled she could not serve as both a legislator and contracted state prosecutor. In September, Republicans in the state called for Rep. Andrea Romero, a Democrat who also serves as a member of…
New Mexico confirms two new screwworm cases in livestock
New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, one in a horse and one in a calf. State and federal officials are continuing to expand surveillance and fly-trapping around affected locations to identify any additional cases and determine whether the pest has spread beyond the affected animals.…
Roswell Police seeking drugs for a good cause
The Roswell Police Department (RPD) will be part of this year’s second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. RPD is again partnering with Walgreens to host the event at the company’s south Roswell store at 1200 S. Main St., on Oct. 24. Members of RPD will be at the store from 10 a.m. to 2…
Rollin’ Deuces car show supports breast cancer awareness on Saturday
Cars, community and a cause come together Saturday at Cahoon Park for the fourth annual Cars for Breast Cancer Awareness car show hosted by the Rollin Deuces. Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17 at 800 W. Fifth St., the free public event will feature a variety of vehicles, including lowriders, hot…
Weekend Plans: The Roswell Daily Record’s picks
Looking for fun events this weekend in our area and beyond? Don’t miss our Roswell Daily Record weekend edition that hits the stores and is sent to subscribers on Friday. Here is a glimpse of the five main stories, which include feature stories, art, trunk-or-treats events and local-favorite columns. We start off with the annual…
Song and Celebration: Bernalillo to host Fiesta de Musica y Cultura Saturday
By Rodd Cayton What better way to spend a crisp Saturday afternoon enjoying family, food and fun? How about an artistic backdrop for those activities. The third annual Fiesta de Musica y Cultura hits the Bernalillo Recreation Center this week, with Guillermo Calderon and some special guests providing the music. There will also be food,…
Bernalillo County approves emergency powers to fight fentanyl crisis
By Jesse Jones, The Paper, — Bernalillo County is moving to cut red tape so it can get emergency medical care to the streets faster, overhaul jail detox programs and crack down on fentanyl trafficking. Commissioners approved an emergency declaration Wednesday that grants emergency authority to the county manager and asks the state for additional…
Knock, knock: Albuquerque Housing Authority opens doors to Section 8 and public housing applicants
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Albuquerque-area renters searching for an affordable place to live have a limited window to get in line for federal housing help, and the deadline for one program is already approaching. The Albuquerque Housing Authority opens pre-applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program on Friday, Oct. 16, and…
Rio Rancho Players bring ghost stories to a grave new venue
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Want your ghost stories with a little extra atmosphere? The Rio Rancho Players are taking their campfire tales somewhere spirits already feel right at home: French Funeral Home. “Around the Campfire” opens Friday and runs two weekends at the funeral home on Unser Boulevard. Thirteen storytellers will gather around…
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