By Christina Stock — Tomorrow’s weekend edition of The Roswell Daily Record is brimming full with stories and events. Readers learn everything about Roswell’s Rotary Club seeking students who are interested in taking part in the club’s one-year high school exchange program. Just as important are Roswell’s vulnerable children, and those who are interested in […]
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New Mexico Go and See Calendar — for Roswell’s travelers
Alamogordo Oct. 30 Halloween Toy Factory Gone Wrong The Alamogordo Youth Center The Base Otero invites the public to its annual Halloween maze from 6 to 9 p.m. at 201 Dale Scott Ave. For more information, visit baseotero.org or call 575-488-2273. Lincoln Oct. 31 Día de los Muertos Festival The 12th annual Día de los […]
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Enchanted Vision brings local artists into focus at free Rio Rancho show
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho art lovers can skip the drive to Santa Fe this month. Enchanted Vision, a free celebration of local art and artists, takes over the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Nov. 13-15. The show kicks off Friday, Nov. 13, with an opening night reception from 5-8 p.m. featuring wine […]
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Golden cottonwoods brighten Chaves County landscape
By Christina Stock In rural Chaves County, just 15 minutes away, the changing season drapes the cottonwoods in gold. Share this story and start a conversation
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It’s time for marigolds, ofrendas and calaveras: It’s Dia de Los Muertos in ABQ
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Every fall, marigolds, colorful ofrendas and images of calaveras begin appearing across Albuquerque as communities prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos, a holiday rooted in remembrance, family and cultural traditions. While the holiday is often recognized for its vibrant decorations and celebrations, its meaning extends far beyond the […]
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The season of service: SandCo treasurer’s office seeking Thanksgiving food donations
By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. — As the leaves fall from the trees, Sandoval County wants residents to consider another kind of dropping. As in dropping off food donations for neighbors in need. The county treasurer’s office is sponsoring its fifth annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, benefitting the Nacimiento Community Foundation, through Nov. 13. The food […]
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A jazzy good time — Roswell Jazz Festival hits right notes with packed weekend of music
By Melanie Becker-Donovan, Roswell Daily Record — According to Jon Amastae, Roswell Jazz Festival president, there were approximately 900 in attendance at all the Roswell Jazz Festival concerts this year, with 630 tickets sold at paid events. The remaining numbers are estimated at the free events of the weekend. “There were likely several hundred children […]
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Paper Plate: The best thing at Coda Bakery isn’t the Bánh mì
OK, bear with me on this. This is gonna take some convincing, because I’m about to tell you that the best thing you can get at Coda Bakery, Albuquerque’s premiere Vietnamese sandwich shop, is a tofu dish. Tofu isn’t inherently awful. But it’s not inherently exciting either. And at a restaurant that serves up some […]
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3 Questions: LuisContreras on his new take on Mexican traditions, now showing in Old Town
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For artist Luis Contreras, Mexican traditions are a source of inspiration and discovery. Known for his Día de los Muertos imagery and Catrina sculptures, Contreras draws on family memories and cultural traditions to create artwork that reflects his heritage. His latest exhibition, Tradición, opened Oct. 15 at Lapis Room […]
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Libros of Enchantment: 2026 SouthWest Writes Book Fiesta brings readers and writers together
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Book lovers and aspiring writers will have an opportunity to connect with local authors, explore different literary genres and celebrate the art of storytelling as SouthWest Writers hosts its first-ever Libros of Enchantment: 2026 SouthWest Writers Book Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 31. The event aims to bring readers and […]