Stay Informed About Chaves, New Mexico Local News

Why Chaves News?

In Chaves County, home to Roswell, the local news landscape is surprisingly sparse, with no dedicated traditional newspapers, TV stations, or radio outlets serving the area. Instead, residents rely on regional digital journalism from organizations like Source New Mexico, which provides on-the-ground reporting on key issues such as public health outbreaks, natural disasters, and economic developments. Official sources, including the Chaves County Economic Development Corporation's news section, fill in gaps with community and business updates, often shared via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This setup means staying informed often involves piecing together information from multiple digital and social channels, but it also highlights the growing role of independent, nonprofit journalism in connecting rural communities like Chaves to vital statewide stories. Amid New Mexico's resurgence of over 50 independent local newsrooms, Chaves benefits from broader trends in accountable, community-focused reporting through diverse formats like email alerts, podcasts, and digital stories. However, hyper-local coverage remains limited, leading residents to turn to regional sources for timely events—such as measles cases or flash floods in Roswell—and official platforms for economic insights. Briefsy steps in to solve this by curating all this into one personalized newsletter, blending Chaves-specific updates with your other interests, so you never miss what's happening in your backyard without the hassle of scattered sources.