Vol. 94 No. 11
Featured Stories
Alpine city secretary arrested on narcotics charges
Charges also included tampering with evidence, resisting arrest This story was updated extensively to include information from an arrest affidavit. Alpine Police arrested Geoffrey “Geo” Raul Calderon—Alpine’s city secretary—early…
‘Martha Invitational’: Three local artists spoof popular art affair
MARFA — Local artists Leslie Wilkes, Diana Simard and Martha Hughes will host an exhibition of original paintings this weekend titled Martha Invitational, a play on the annual Marfa…
Shopkeeper injured in robbery
Apprehended man has history of drug abuse, theft, acquaintance says. By Rob D’Amico Marfa What started as a possible theft of high-end rings at a local store on May…
Smuggled horses seized by Presidio sheriff deputies
Presidio Six smuggled horses were recovered by Presidio County Sheriff’s Deputies during a traffic stop on May 27. The sheriff’s department did not confirm if anyone was arrested or…
Pools return with a splash
Marfa After a closure last summer, the city of Marfa pool reopened for the 2026 season on Wednesday, June 3. The season will run through August 21. Located in…
Grand jury no bills Valentine man in bar death
A Jeff Davis County grand jury has declined to indict Maxie Slover in the death of Valentine resident Gary Morton, who died on August 2, 2025, from injuries he…
