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Early voting ends Friday: Election Day on Tuesday

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Election officials are reporting high early voting numbers for the 2022 midterm elections compared to historical data, and as early voting ends this Friday, November 4, it is not clear how, or if, early voting numbers will be reflected against Election Day tallies.

Special Guests of the Fisher County Historical Commission included Matt DesAutels, Shanna Jones, Brian Massey, Zvi Randelman, Edward Flores, and Merced Cano.

Fisher County Historical Commission

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Fisher County Historical Commission met on Tuesday, November 1st at the Museum in Roby. Following a short business meeting, members were blessed with six amazing visitors/presenters.

Write in the name: Chad Templeton for Rotan City Council

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

My name is Chad Templeton, and I need your vote as a write-in candidate for the Rotan City Council. I am a 42-year-old Fisher County native that was raised in Hobbs and have lived most of my adult life in Rotan, and there has never been a greater need for change in our city’s leadership than now.

Roby Board stalls on parking lot expense

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Roby CISD Board of Trustees remains hesitant to approve an expansion of the district’s almost $11 million project to include replacing the main parking lot, which should mitigate some drainage issues and extend the life of the facility, but would exceed the project budget by hundreds of...

The City of Rotan's south tower was constructed in the 1920's and is in a significant state of disrepair.

Rotan Council considers cost of aging water towers

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Rotan City Council reviewed a recent inspection of the city’s water storage tanks earlier this month, which explained the poor condition of most of the units and recommended repairs that could cost the city nearly $450,000 to complete.

Stonewall Hospital staff demonstrate the effects of smoking as third-grader, Stella Hand, who tries to use a drinking straw to blow up a balloon.

Stonewall County Health Fair takes flight

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District hosted a community-wide health fair in Aspermont on Tuesday, partnering with vendors as well as healthcare experts and organizations from across the state to bring awareness to the importance of maintaining a healthy body and giving students a glimpse into...

Back Row: Ethan Hernandez, Tres Spencer, Dylan Lujan, Josh Adames Front Row: Emily Green, Sage Garza, Alicia Kirkland, Mari Fortuna

Roby Senior Court Nominees

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

A new tradition is happening this year at Roby CISD. On the years in between the official Roby Homecoming there will be a Spirit Week.

The Follow Up

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The follow-up is a monthly column, where we try to provide answers to frequently asked questions about past articles.

CALLING ALL VETERANS

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

As the nation gears up to honor the country’s veterans, the Double Mountain Chronicle staff is asking for your help to share the stories of the men and women of the US Armed Forces in next week’s Veterans Day Edition of the DMC.

Stonewall Memorial to offer CNA course

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Stonewall Memorial Board of Directors on Monday approved roughly $8,000 in funding for the district to host a CNA course that administrators hope will help combat staffing shortages districtwide.