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🌱 Why Roswell police are still searching after two teen arrests

Good day Roswell! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Roswell police are still searching after two teen arrests
  • What $1.8 million in new behavioral health funding means for Roswell
  • How a new gun data center could aid Roswell investigators

Also on today's calendar: Wreck the Halls with Stacy Glow, F.K.O.F.U and Fragment.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 31.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police: 2 teens arrested, 1 sought for shootings in Roswell (kob.com) — Roswell police have arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with a Dec. 7 shooting that injured one person, and are still searching for another teen suspect. The incidents happened on Escalante Court and Cambridge Avenue, and investigators say both gunfire exchanges involved the same small group. Residents with information are urged to contact Roswell Police Department.
   

2. City approves funding for behavioral health services (rdrnews.com) — Roswell City Council has approved $1.8 million in opioid settlement funds to launch new local behavioral health services, likely in partnership with Carlsbad LifeHouse. Local groups like Pecos Valley Public Services and the Chaves County Health Council are pushing for strong community input, better crisis response, and coordinated programs that could expand treatment and diversion options for Roswell and county residents.
   

3. NMDOJ announces gun crime data center (kob.com) — Roswell residents should know that Police Chief Lance Bateman is helping launch a new statewide Crime Gun Intelligence Center to better match shell casings to suspects. The Albuquerque-based hub will connect Roswell and other agencies to a national ballistics database, aiming to speed up gun crime investigations, solve cold cases, and strengthen prosecutions across New Mexico.
   

4. NMAA announces district changes for next 2 years (rdrnews.com) — Roswell High and Goddard High will keep their current district groupings under the New Mexico Activities Association’s new alignment for 2026–28, affecting football and other sports. The plan reshuffles many small-school districts statewide, including moves for Gateway Christian and several nearby programs. Local families can expect familiar rivalries to continue while other regions see major changes.
   

5. Beyond the Crash: Roswell, the Nuclear Triangle, and UFO Questions That Remain Unanswered (sofmag.com) — Roswell’s famous 1947 UFO incident is revisited here in the broader context of New Mexico’s “nuclear triangle” of Los Alamos, Trinity Site, and the former Roswell Army Air Field. The piece walks through shifting military explanations, a new Pentagon review, and why Roswell still looms large in UFO debates and local tourism today.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone looking for a package from Home Depot delivery ?
    I had a box delivered today and it’s not mine must describe what is in it . (Nextdoor N Garden Ave)
  • Looking for someone reliable to help me around my property.
    Outdoor work, mostly. Must have strong hands and be able to lift bulky objects. (Nextdoor Berrendo South)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Roswell. Apply here.
  • Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Store Associate in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

Ok Roswell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Roswell

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