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🌱 What newly released police video shows about March’s deadly Roswell shooting

Roswell, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min read

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:

  • What newly released police video shows about March’s deadly Roswell shooting
  • Thinking about applying to Roswell’s yearlong artist-in-residence program?

Also on today's calendar: Creed Fisher and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Record-tying heat, temps: high: 100, low: 67.
  • Friday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 97 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Mexico State Police release video from deadly officer-involved shooting in Roswell (krqe.com) — State Police have released bodycam and dashcam video from a March 18 traffic stop in Roswell that ended when officers shot and killed 64-year-old William Roberts after they say he pointed a gun at them. The footage traces the pursuit from West Berrendo and Main into a trailer park on North Kentucky, and the officers remain on leave while the investigation continues.
   

• New Mexico Artist Residencies: So Enchanting, You Might Get Entrapped (southwestcontemporary.com) — Roswell artists and aspiring residents may be especially interested in the long-running Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, which offers a year of housing, studio space, and a monthly stipend on a 50-acre campus outside town. The guide also surveys seventeen other artist and writer residencies across New Mexico, outlining deadlines, stipends, and housing so creatives can plan ahead.
   

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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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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