RDR Morning Roundup

Catch up on Friday’s top local stories with the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup. We discuss the controversial relocation of the courthouse nativity scene , a major opportunity for Roswell High automotive students , and a massive $35 million education funding shortfall affecting the state. Finally, hear why the city was denied a  sidewalk improvement grant . Listen now to get the full pictur...

Tune into The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup for essential local news! We cover the sharp drop in detainees at the Estancia ICE facility, Portales Police's pay restructuring plan, massive solar development in Roosevelt County, and Dexter Demons sweeping the Mescalero Chiefs in basketball. Get the headlines you need before grabbing the paper for the full details. #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #...

Catch up on the Roswell Daily Record's morning roundup! The City Council discusses allocating $1.87 million in opioid settlement funds to behavioral health care , including plans for two new sober living facilities. Hear about a frightening incident at a local nursery and crucial CDC safety advice for keeping medicine safe. We also cover UNM research on trauma's effect on brain networks and the de...

Welcome to the Roswell Daily Record's morning roundup! A huge administrative shakeup is happening at Roswell City Hall, with senior leaders including the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Police Chief set to leave .... We analyze New Mexico's tight budget forecast, which shows the economy is "treading water" and impacting capital outlay .... Political focus is shifting to public safety propos...

The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup: Major fire at AerSale leaves building a total loss, sparking a federal investigation. Plus, Equipment Share breaks ground, bringing 50 new, high-tech jobs to Chaves County, and water testing begins which could lower property insurance rates!  #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast # rdrnews.com  #RoswellDailyRecord

Listen to the Roswell Daily Record's morning roundup!  Hear the incredible story of "The Lamontine Hummingbird," a stained glass masterpiece that survived two massive disasters and won Best of Show at the 2025 Eastern New Mexico State Fair.... Also, discover why New Mexico senators are demanding answers after wildfire prevention work dropped 53% in the state. Plus, get details on a rabies alert fo...

The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup: Get the full context on today's top stories: Roswell Air Center pitches a $44.4M plan to become an international hub. The DOJ sues New Mexico over voter rolls privacy. Artesia Police identify human remains. Plus, former Congressman Stevan Pearce advises: "It's better to fail than to quit". #RoswellNews #NMPolitics #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast # rdr...

Welcome to the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup! Learn about a new, secured life-sized nativity scene at the Chaves County courthouse, balanced by secular items like a big Christmas tree. The state is investing $3.2 million in trails plus grants across New Mexico, supporting over 100 jobs and improving 700 miles of trails. Plus, hear a profile of Twin Sisters Cycling and Fitness and how down...

Listen to the Roswell Daily Record Morning Roundup for Tuesday, December 2, 2025! We discuss the epic Class 5A state championship game where the Artisia Bulldogs defeated the Roswell Coyotes 25-24 and a local resident's sentencing for defrauding agencies of over $312,000. Get the latest on the  White Christmas forecast , calls for increased air quality monitoring after the Artisia refinery explosi...

The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup: Museum recovery update (12,000 items affected), Small Business Saturday spotlight, Toys for Tots needs, plus regional alerts: fatal plane crash near Cloudcroft and the first confirmed Equine Herpes (EHV-1) case in Doña Ana County.  #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast # rdrnews.com  #RoswellDailyRecord

Tune into the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup for major stories including the Portales water lawsuit settlement and the former city manager's serious warning about water shortages. We detail New Mexico’s $390 million in unclaimed property, the massive $26.4 million U.S. 380 reconstruction launch, and hands-on agriculture education run by FFA students in Dexter. Tune in today! #RoswellNM #Co...

The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup: Roswell advances $1.8M for opioid crisis response and features local animal expert David Sexton. Statewide, NM seeks major emergency funding due to constant disaster risk, plus updates on wolf conservation from Albuquerque and a vital wildlife safety alert. #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast # rdrnews.com  #RoswellDailyRecord

Tune into the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup! We track high-stakes scrutiny over the $1.3 billion sale of the New Mexico Gas Company to Burnhard Capital Partners, citing transparency concerns and historical controversies linked to the firm's principals.... We also cover major federal court activity, including a first-degree murder conviction (mandating life in prison) and new indictments i...

Catch the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup for November 25th, 2025! We cover local groups planning to serve hundreds of Thanksgiving meals and the urgent, 40-page Roswell Drought Contingency Plan impacting a $200,000 grant. Hear how the  Dexter Demons are heading to the Class 3A state football championship . Also, learn about the controversial Art Briles hire at Eastern New Mexico University...

Roswell's Morning Roundup! ENMU-R features EV training at its career fair. We detail Mayor Jennings rescuing stranded flight passengers & a call to "bring back patriotism". Plus: Urgent demands for Artesia air quality monitors (Source New Mexico), the first RAiR Art Walk, & Artesia hoops star Mykka Munoz heads to the CP3 Combine.  #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast # rdrnews.com  #RoswellD...

The Roswell Daily Record Morning Roundup covers Roswell's launch of a new city-owned ambulance service , needing 40+ staff. We pivot to statewide news on rural prosecutors fighting for critical funding , including vehicle and internet upgrades. Finally, we break down the historic water crisis facing the Rio Grande , where 52% of water consumption is unsustainable and leading to farmland loss.... L...

The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup. The Roswell City Council greenlights a 5-year lease to move the RPD out of its current, maintenance-plagued headquarters near downtown. Plus, great news on disaster recovery: the state removes the deadline for the $100 million New Mexico Home Recovery Program for flood and fire victims in Chaves County! In regional news: A massive, multi-gigawatt AI hub...

Fraud, funding, and constitutional fights! ... Listen to the Roswell Daily Record 's Morning Roundup for Wednesday, November 19, 2025. We cover serious exploitation allegations substantiated against an assisted living operator in Clovis, New Mexico’s critical $3 billion water infrastructure crisis , and the escalating legal battle in Texas as the Attorney General sues school districts for delaying...

Get the latest local news in our morning roundup! The Roswell Air Center expansion is moving forward to prepare for new Denver flights scheduled for February 2026. We cover massive playoff wins for the  Roswell Coyotes and Dexter Demons , who both dominated their opponents. Also, hear about the Roswell Police Department's new armored vehicle, the temporary Library closure, and a new art exhibit at...

The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup (11/15/25): The RPD is moving! City Council considers a $368K annual lease at the Air Center due to the current HQ’s severe flood damage, sewer issues, and bats. CRISIS ALERT: Chaves County has "zero housing". Victims of domestic violence/trafficking are being sent to Albuquerque (NM) via Uber because shelters are full. Plus: Skywest adds 14 weekly flight...

Listen to the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup! We cover an urgent infant formula recall linked to 15 botulism cases nationwide. Also discussed: $95 million in federal research funding cuts hitting NM institutions, including New Mexico Tech and NMSU. Hear about severe safety concerns at the Wool Bowl bleachers... and the two Dexter election races heading to a recount — one decided by a singl...

Welcome to the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup for Thursday, November 13, 2025! We cover local impact and regional disputes. Hear about the  absolute November 28th deadline for the New Mexico Home Recovery Program, crucial for homeowners affected by the 2024 floods and 2023 fires in Chaves and Lincoln counties. Plus, we dig into political fights in Texas, the legal battle over Harris County...

The Morning Roundup features key local stories, including the Chaves County Standown Event supporting the unhoused and essential documents, and a tribute to veterans. Hear the New Mexico DOJ warning about an unregulated herbal supplement with opioid-like effects . Plus, learn about high honey yields and devastating 50% hive losses in Texas. Get the full story: subscribe to the  Roswell Daily Recor...

Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup: Tuesday 11/11/25 Hear dramatic tales from the wind-swept Veterans Day Parade, including recognition for female veterans. Meet 101-year-old WWII Marine veteran Gene Balderston and Army veteran Enrique Trujillo, who went from HAWK missiles in Erding, Germany, to learning to operate a tank in Vietnam five minutes before his first firefight. Trujillo highlights...

Saturday 110825 RDR Morning Roundup: Flood, Fame, and Football. This week's crucial local news: The Roswell Finance Committee recommends a Flood Recovery Task Force for  Chaves  County. Hear why City Manager Chad Cole fears the local fishing pond near the zoo may collapse. Also: Rancher Billy Royce Medlin (northeast of Roswell) is inducted into the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame in Hobbs, defying...