Braun enters guilty pleas for downtown burglaries

 On Thursday, Dec. 15, Matthew Braun pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a pair of downtown burglaries in New Rockford last summer.

 According to Eddy County State's Attorney, Ashley Lies, a plea agreement was reached between herself and the defense which she believes is beneficial to the community.

 "Both the sheriff's office and I are happy with the resolution that we got," said Lies, "and w...