RDR Morning Roundup

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 is proposed for Lea County, New Mexico—but local officials say they never heard about it! The City of Hobbs, New Mexico approves historic pay raises, making their police force the highest-paid municipal agency in the state. We cover the firing of the head football coach at ENMU in Portales, New Mexico, and results from Roswell's first-ever Alien City Masters swim meet!
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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 displays of the Ten Commandments (SB 10). Listen today! #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord

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 AMOCA. Plus, discover the legendary local story of how country star Lefty Friselle wrote his first number one hit while incarcerated at the Chaves County Courthouse in 1947. Listen today! #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord

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 flights to Denver starting Feb 17; a Roswell man received a 15-year federal sentence for meth/weapons; and Casakids launches its urgent 'Moving Mountains' campaign. 
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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 single vote. Listen today! #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord

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’s immigrant legal services fund, the heated debate over Mexican grey wolf boundaries, and the ongoing impasse in Colorado River water negotiations over mandatory cuts. Get the full picture! #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord

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 Record today. #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord

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 the discipline learned in service. We detail the City Council agenda: reviewing the Roswell Air Center Taxiway C rehabilitation bid and considering a $120,270 budget amendment for Paladin Drones. Plus, full results from local teams, including Goddard and NMMI, at the State XC Championship held in Albuquerque. To subscribe, call 575-622-7730, or advertise at 575-622-7710. #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord

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 historic drought that shrunk the national cattle herd to its smallest size since 1951 (AgAmerica, United States). Plus: Details on today’s Veterans Day Parade honoring women service members, the Lady Coyotes’ final game result, RAiR Laurie Fader’s new exhibit “Origin Stories”, and a warning on poor fishing conditions at the  Rio Ruidoso due to flooding (New Mexico Game & Fish Dept., Southeast NM). #RoswellNews #ChavesCounty #VeteransDay #Ranching #RDRMorningRoundup

Tune into the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup for Friday, November 7th, 2025! We cover the 17th annual Veterans Assembly at Goddard High School, honoring service members like 100-year-old WWII veteran Virgil Haley. Also, catch up on state politics as 2026 gubernatorial hopeful Ken Miyagishima shares his ambitious plans for vocational training and using geothermal resources for water desalination.... Finally, we detail a concerning report showing a 53% drop in New Mexico's wildfire prevention efforts right as weather officials predict a drier and warmer winter.... #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord