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🌱 How a 1956 Roswell wedding turned into 70 years of love
Roswell, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Roswell! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 1956 Roswell wedding turned into 70 years of love
- Meet the Roswell native leading Tucson’s semi-pro Saguaros this summer
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Page 20260602-001 (rdrnews.com) — A Roswell couple, Bobby and Jane “Spunky” Baldock, are celebrating 70 years of marriage that began with a spirited 1956 wedding at First Methodist Church in Roswell. Now a senior federal appeals judge, Bobby recalls their secret getaway, their return to live in Roswell, and the former students and friends who recently honored them at a local reception. 
• Tucson Saguaros open season with new talent and big-league ambitions (tucson.com) — Roswell gets a shout-out in Tucson’s summer baseball scene, as Tucson Saguaros manager and shortstop Gavy Perez-Torres hails from Roswell. The semi-pro team just opened its season on the road, including a close loss in Roswell, before returning to Tucson for home games and a fan meet-and-greet.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Library -- Children's STEM/STEAM →
Artesia Public Library, 205 W Quay Ave, Artesia
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Library -- Creative Thursday: Dino/Dragon Eyes →
Artesia Public Library, 205 W Quay Ave, Artesia
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Library -- Crafts for Adults -- Vision Boards →
Artesia Public Library, 205 W Quay Ave, Artesia
3:30 pm -
BlackHawk Live at The Liberty →
The Liberty, Inc, Roswell
6:00 pm -
Create with Me Pre-School Art Class →
Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W Main St, Artesia
10:00 am -
Library -- Children's Movie →
Artesia Public Library, 205 W Quay Ave, Artesia
10:30 am -
Foster Parent Appreciation Event – Eddy County →
Artesia Aquatic Center, 711 Bowman Dr, Artesia
6:00 pm -
S.H.I.L.O. & Family →
Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W Main St, Artesia
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Library -- Artesia Stitchers Sit & Stitch →
Artesia Public Library, 205 W Quay Ave, Artesia
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Ninja Cross System Course Open →
Artesia Public Events Artesia Aquatic Center - 711 Bowman Dr. Artesia NM 88210
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Library -- Children's Story Time
Artesia Public Library - 205 West Quay Avenue Artesia NM 8
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Library -- Teen DIY Tuesday: Lip Gloss Charms
Artesia Public Library - 205 West Quay Avenue Artesia NM 8
1:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Eastern New Mexico University posted a job opening for Instructor, Nursing Assisting in Roswell. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ruidoso
- Monsoon Awareness Week 2026 Begins June 7 — Village of Ruidoso Municipal Government (ruidoso-nm.gov)
- Flash flood warning issued for South Fork and Salt burn scars near Ruidoso (kob.com)
- Researchers seek input on recovery after South Fork and Salt fires, flooding (kcbd.com)
Carlsbad
- 2413 Avenue B Unit A, Carlsbad, NM 88220 (realtor.com)
- Wildfire near Brantley Lake State Park (koat.com)
- Cortez Speedway kicks off season with JD Minor Memorial races (tricityrecordnm.com)
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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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