RDR Morning Roundup
News & Politics
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🎧 Dive into the Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup podcast offers a quick snapshot and solid overview of what's been happening locally in Roswell and a bit regionally. It's a deep dive into the news that helps you stay informed about the community fabric, the ups and downs . Get caught up on a range of topics including government news, school updates, community events , and even some feel-good stories. From city council decisions to important regional news and the community's pulse , we cover it all. Tune in to get a sense of what's happening around town! #RoswellNM #CommunityNews #Podcast #rdrnews.com #RoswellDailyRecord
Episodes
- Tuesday 051226 - Morning Roundup
The Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, discusses the Roswell PD's need for a new headquarters following floods, a potential opportunity for New Mexico residents to claim unclaimed money, a murder conviction u…
- Saturday 050926 - Morning Roundup
The Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup covers local news including the Chaves County Commission District 5 race, a Phoebe Bridgers concert, Leadership Roswell's new president, an Albuquerque indie film, and a Dexter Lady Demons softbal…
- Friday 050826 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup covers a secret phone-free Phoebe Bridgers concert in Roswell, Motorcycle Safety Month advice, the causes of a gas price increase in New Mexico, and a legal dispute concerning public access to the Pecos…
- Thursday 050726 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup discusses Doug Turner's campaign for New Mexico Governor, an LRAA political forum, a new voter resource for the semi-open primary, and a classic car show at Casa Maria Healthcare.
- Wednesday 050626 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup discusses a local lawsuit, a new CYFD child welfare dashboard, and SBA disaster loans for New Mexico businesses. It also covers rising gas prices and advice from wildlife experts about baby birds.
- Tuesday 050526 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup covers Meta's potential withdrawal of Facebook and Instagram from New Mexico, Roswell's art recovery budget, and newspaper updates. Other topics include bumblebee tracking, a new energy council, tributes…
- Saturday 050226 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses the Chaves County District 1 commission race, a local Domino’s franchisee, and a federal sentencing. It also covers the Palace Press exhibit and the Roswell Coyotes baseball season.
- Friday 050126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup from May 1, 2026, discusses a federal prison gang takedown, new statewide sobriety checkpoints, and a court ruling on public stream access. It also covers a severe rabies alert in…
- Thursday 043026 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup discusses the RISD rezoning plan for Nancy Lopez Elementary, a homicide arrest, and Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull's gubernatorial campaign. It also features news on the All Saints Catholic School science f…
- Wednesday 042926 - Morning Roundup
The RDR Morning Roundup for April 29, 2026, covers Lovington's Safe Haven baby box, a CDC tick bite alert, and a State Bar 'Ask a Lawyer' event. It also discusses U.S. term limits, a New Mexico geothermal lease sale, and a North Main Stree…
- Tuesday 042826 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup covers the Chaves County Sheriff's primary, a $6.6M FEMA grant, and other local news including NMMI cadet leadership and track results.
- Saturday 042526 - Morning Roundup
The RDR Morning Roundup discusses the ENMU-R Career Fair, Chaves County Sheriff candidates Michael Taylor and Charles Yslas, and the NMYCA's 25th anniversary. Also covered are topics such as Andy Van Dinh's art exhibit and the "Risen and R…
- Friday 042426 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses a WWII veteran identified via DNA, New Mexico's rise in preschool access, and NMSU students winning with a hormone-tracking startup. Also covered are the Dreamers in Orbit youth conference…
- Thursday 042326 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup for April 23, 2026, discusses UFO Festival plans, National Picnic Day, a protest, new SNAP verification rules, and a Lady Coyotes Senior Night sweep.
- Wednesday 042226 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup from April 22, 2026, covers topics including Roswell's flood repair budget, water system repairs, a local traffic collision, gas prices, wildlife checkpoints, and the NMMI Quiz Bowl team's national quali…
- Tuesday 042126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the Roswell Daily Record Morning Roundup covers the Teen Leadership Institute's 30th anniversary, new Chaves County building codes, and a 32.4% drop in state congenital syphilis rates. It also includes Alien 8 golf tourname…
- Saturday 041826 - Morning Roundup
This episode of The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup discusses a shooting investigation, City Council’s FEMA repair plans, and NMMI’s Brazilian cadet partnership. It also covers local school achievements, a Casakids fundraiser, NM go…
- Friday 041726 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup covers a swatting hoax at Artesia High, upcoming Drug Take-Back Day, and an EpiPen settlement. It also discusses an antitrust win against Ticketmaster, Xcel's new solar battery storage, and the retur…
- Thursday 041626 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses Katelyn Turner's election as Chaves County Democratic chair and provided an update on the Roswell Flood Recovery Task Force. Also covered were regional news from Santa Fe and local high sch…
- Wednesday 041526 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the Morning Roundup from April 15, 2026, covers a $9.7M fine for a toxic plume at Los Alamos, environmental crime enforcement in Santa Fe, increased air quality permit fees, and federal funding for rural schools and outdoor…
- Tuesday 041426 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup covers Rep. Murphy ending his reelection bid, Roswell's financial audit turnaround, and the CDC collecting local data. Also discussed are a local doctor aiding refugees, Mexican wolf conservation, and lo…
- Saturday 041126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses Dexter High School's gold-medal sweep at SkillsUSA, tax day updates for gig workers, and the return of the National Championship Air Races. It also covers the city council's water lease wit…
- Friday 041026 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup for April 10, 2026, discusses a fake bomb threat, rabid wildlife warnings, and New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta, as well as a drop in child poverty. It encourages listeners to subscribe to the Roswe…
- Thursday 040926 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup discusses ufologist Nick Pope, NMMI's 'Zia Rising' event, Roswell's residential zoning requests, Sen. Brantley's reaction to a CYFD investigation, and the Blackstone/PNM utility merger dispute.
- Wednesday 040826 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup from April 8, 2026, discusses a decrease in New Mexico alcohol-related deaths, 811 digging safety, a justice ruling, a grant for free Wi-Fi at historic sites, and the potential impact of soil health on w…
- Tuesday 040726 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup from April 7, 2026, discusses a 4.3 magnitude earthquake, ADA infrastructure upgrades, J's Cafe's expansion, and a dairy water rights proposal. It also highlights a WWII Bataan veteran, 1970s TV news…
- Saturday 040426 - Morning Roundup
This episode of The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup from April 4, 2026 discusses RISD's move to Autism Acceptance, the search for a new Roswell Police headquarters, and free medical air transport for Chaves County. It also covers NM…
- Friday 040326 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses planes mapping New Mexico for critical minerals, a DOJ legal battle concerning ICE detention contracts, and MVD toll scams. It also provides updates on wildlife conservation, free gun locks…
- Thursday 040226 - Morning Roundup
This episode of The Roswell Daily Record's Morning Roundup discusses a cockfighting bust in Chaves County, the implications of semi-open primaries for local voters, and a new District Attorney appointed in Santa Fe. It also covers Cattle B…
- Wednesday 040126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup explores a world of deceptions, from the origins of April Fool's Day to hidden heavy metals in vapes. It also covers how Project Echo combats the opioid crisis and details the new U.S. 82 pavement projec…
- Tuesday 033126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup, from March 31, 2026, covers a $235M Ruidoso property buyout, a downtown Roswell rally, and spring gardening tips for zone 7B. It also discusses warnings against gifting Easter chicks, local high sch…
- Saturday 032826 - Morning Roundup
This episode of "RDR Morning Roundup" discusses the revised Coyote Willow solar project, RPD’s "Good Morning Call" program, federal HUD eviction rule changes, statewide NMSP checkpoints, an Albuquerque MADD vigil, and local high school ten…
- Friday 032726 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup covers New Mexico's lawsuit against the USDA for SNAP and WIC funding, and a $375M penalty against Meta. It also includes updates on restitution for uranium miners, federal fraud crackdowns, and rural he…
- Thursday 032626 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup discusses the return of all 7 classes to the National Championship Air Races, the Roswell Air Center hangar sale, and local Vietnam Veterans Day honors. It also provides updates on new BLM fire restricti…
- Wednesday 032526 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup from March 25, 2026, covers topics including local sheriff funding, a $13.5M outdoor recreation investment, USGS low-flying helicopters mapping minerals, free well-water testing in Ruidoso, and Meta'…
- Tuesday 032426 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup covers several topics including infrastructure, agriculture, environmental regulations, and local news from Roswell Daily Record. It also features an update from Holloman Air Force Base and a segment…
- Saturday 032126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses the Propel Roswell master plan, America 250 preparations, and statewide health updates. It also covers local sports wins from the Dexter Lady Demons and Set Apart Gymnastics.
- Friday 032026 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup from March 20, 2026, discusses a local officer-involved shooting, a new aeromedevac subsidy, and rising gas prices in New Mexico. Other topics include political news, tribal road safety grants, a court c…
- Thursday 031926 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses Roswell's record-breaking heat wave, an active shooter incident at Holloman AFB, and the first meeting of the city's Flood Recovery Task Force. Also covered are a bipartisan public safety i…
- Wednesday 031826 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup covers local news. Topics include an industrial land sale, adult education rankings, law enforcement training, fire danger, ancestral grave protections, and a state birding contest.
- Tuesday 031726 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup covers Mike Matthews' retirement, funding for a new behavioral health clinic, and rabies/plague alerts. It also discusses a medical psilocybin fund, a circus elephant protest, and local weekend event…
- Saturday 031426 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses the City Council’s tie-breaking vote on purchasing rules, gubernatorial candidate Steve Lanier’s visit to Chaves County, and NMMI’s 135th anniversary. Also covered are three Goddard High ba…
- Friday 031326 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the Roswell Daily Record Morning Roundup, from March 13, 2026, discusses the NM National Guard's return, new E-STIP interactive highway maps, a 146kg meth bust, and a Hantavirus alert. It also addresses the stalled Doña Ana…
- Thursday 031226 - Morning Roundup
This episode of "The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup" from March 12th discusses local news including updates on a teen car crash, Roswell Police HQ relocation, Chaves County primary election filings, RISD honors, softball highlights…
- Wednesday 031126 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup from March 11, 2026, covers major New Mexico headlines. Topics include a dismantled drug network, education laws, Medicaid for Native American healing, PFAS detection, nuclear waste updates, and NMSU…
- Tuesday 031026 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup covers Chaves County's new behavioral health clinic and Fire Station 2 upgrades. It also discusses a plane crash rescue by the NM National Guard, a fake toll text scam, and local sports highlights. The e…
- Saturday 030726 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup discusses the 2026 legislative session, a new housing recovery program for Chaves and Lincoln counties, and rising gas prices. Weekend sports news, including Joaquin Bolanos signing with NMMI and hig…
- Friday 030626 - Morning Roundup
This episode of RDR Morning Roundup covers Friday's news, including a local knife attack, a BLM prescribed burn in Chaves County, and a DOH measles alert. It also discusses state tech grants, Clayton's Luna Theater, and the New Mexico time…
- Thursday 030526 - Morning Roundup
This episode of The Roswell Daily Record’s Morning Roundup covers the new RPD Police Chief, a vehicular homicide arrest, the JardĂn de Niños at the Roswell Public Library, and Steve Pearce's BLM nomination. The episode also discusses Godda…
- Wednesday 030426 - Morning Roundup
This episode of the RDR Morning Roundup covers local news including a transit change, National Ag week, and workforce training goals. Also discussed are a new state veterinary director and a delayed high-speed chase case.