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can Airlines has multiple wife Carol and I brought our flights a day to Dallas/Ft. family here. Immediately we Worth. From there, you can go were struck by the friendliness anywhere. of the residents. People look you in the eye, smile and wave, or We are home to the shake your hand. No one is a New Mexico Military Institute. stranger for long in Roswell.

NMMI is one of the premier college prep institutions.

You will find this is a Young people come from all community with much to offer. over the world to attend. It Agriculture is the reason this serves students from the ninth town became established and grade through junior college. continues to be important today. The dairy industry is dy- Roswell has much to engage namic, and Leprino Foods is you during your leisure time. one of the largest cheese plants We have great recreation facilin the world. ities such as Bottomless Lakes State Park, Cielo Grande SocRoswell is located on the cer Complex, a first rate softedge of the Permian Basin oil ball complex, and three and gas field. The Permian is exciting golf courses. Bitter one of the busiest petroleum re- Lake National Wildlife Refuge gions in the world, and is a renowned bird sanctuary.

Roswell is home to many inde- There is an active community pendent oil and gas companies. little theater, a notable symphony orchestra, and exciting The old Walker Air rodeos. Each fall we have the Force Base is now the Roswell Eastern New Mexico State Fair International Air Center which begins with an impres(RIAC) and is equipped with a sive parade down Main Street, 13,000 foot runway. Aviation truly a traditional event which related companies can be found brings together the entire comall over the old base. Ameri- munity. Also located here is

the Roswell Museum and Art Center, and the world renowned Anderson Museum of Modern Art. Roswell is beyond a doubt an eclectic community.

With two hospitals and a cadre of skilled doctors, Roswell can meet your medical needs with first class care.

There is, of course, the continuing debate about what really did happen in 1947. Was it a UFO or a weather balloon? We invite you to help solve the mystery as a new resident of Roswell.

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Acknowledgements

The Roswell Relocation and Visitor’s Guide was produced by The Roswell Daily Record in conjunction with The Roswell Chamber of Commerce.

Publisher

Charles Fischer

Advertising Director Angie Love

Cover Design Christina Stock

Creative Design Sandra Martinez Steve Stone

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Layout Design Aric Loomis

Advertising Sales Manny Gonzalez Kandie Johanson Tracy Spivey

Chamber Staff Executive Director Dorrie Faubus-McCarty

Office Manager Candace Lewis

Contributing Writers

Membership Coordinator

Photos courtesy of:

Communications Coordinator

Christina Stock Cla Avery

Mark Wilson Christina Stock The City of Roswell New Mexico Military Institute Roswell Symphony Orchestra Job Corps

Stephanie Seabrease

Marysa Cordova

While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the material has been provided to The Roswell Daily Record and The Roswell Chamber of Commerce, which assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No warranties are made regarding the information contained herein, all of which is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 All Roads Lead to Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Roswell, NM/USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keep Roswell Beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Living Here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Roswell, Chaves County Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 History of Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17,18 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20 Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell . . . . . . . . . 21 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Business and Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, 28, 29 Hike It and Spike It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Jump into History - Felix Baumgartner . . . . . . . . . . 31 ROSWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Located in downtown Roswell 131 W. 2nd Street, Roswell, NM 88201 Email: information@roswellnm.org www.roswellnm.org 575.623.5695 • 877.849.7679

City Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33 Community Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 35 Lodging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37 Shopping and Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 40, 41 Arts and Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43 UFO Story and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Museums and Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 47 Sports and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 Worship Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57 Travel Tips in the Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59 Useful Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 THE ROSWELL DAILY RECORD Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m 2301 N. Main Street • www.rdrnews.com 575.622.7710

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Locals say, “Roswell is three hours from everywhere.”

ley. Highway 70 splits from 380 provides the most direct route to shortly before Ruidoso. Continuing Albuquerque. owever, getting here is not as dif- along Hwy. 70 will eventually lead to If you do not want to drive, Galaxy ficult as one might think with the Tularosa, near Alamogordo.

Transport operates one of the most Roswell International Air Center and cost-effective means for the traveler If one chooses to take the historic American Airlines feeder service who wants to fly out of El Paso, Alroute, Hwy. 380 continues west which takes passengers to Dallas-Fort through Lincoln, land of Billy the Kid buquerque or Santa Fe. Worth International Airport. and Lincoln County Wars, and SoFor those who would like to use a Highways 285, 380 and 70 inter- corro, where it intersects at I-25. less traditional means of transport, sect in Roswell. Following highways Highway 70 east takes the traveler one can always wait for the next UFO 70/380 west leads to the Hondo Valto Clovis. Meanwhile Hwy. 285 out of town.

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able to non-remarried surviving spouses of a veteran who would have otherwise qualified for this benefit. In lieu of Roswell you will soon recognize that the citizens and town the property tax exemption, this benefit can instead be used are not only patriotic, but are great supporters of our military to obtain a 1/3 discount off a vehicle registration fee when and veterans with community oriented organizations as the registering a vehicle in New Mexico.

Elks Lodge, Eagles, Patriotic Guard Riders, Disabled Veterans of America (they provide a free shuttle service to AlYou can find more information on benefits for veterans buquerque and Artesia to the VA Hospital and In-Patient and their family on the DMVS website Clinic, supported by businesses around town and the dona- www.dvs.state.nm.us/benefits.html . tions of time and money from the clubs), American Legion Riders Chapter 21 Post 28, the Moses D. Rocha Marine Roswell is leading the way in a great project for the famCorps League Detachment 1287 and officially our Veterans ilies of our deceased veterans. A group of volunteers Field Officer of New Mexico Department of Veterans Serv- founded the Veterans' Cemetery Committee and in record ices, Richard Moncrief. time local businesses, the city, mayor and the committee had the ground breaking of a cemetery dedicated to our heroes and their spouses.

I that the U.S.A. is a very patriotic country; visiting

In January 2014 the veteran's cemetery, adjacent to the public South Park Cemetery, was named the General Douglas L. McBrice Roswell Veteran's Cemetery to commemorate not only a highly respected General, but also to honor the McBride Family who donated the land and various other aspects of the veterans' cemetery.

Respect and love for those who serve and have served shows at every parade and of course especially on 4th of July, when volunteers of the local Elks Lodge 969 invite all veterans of Roswell and those who are visiting to a free barbecue.

With a stable and mild climate, Roswell is one of the favorite towns for veterans from all over the United States to move and retire, also thanks to the New Mexico tax exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans. Any veteran who has been rated at 100 percent service-connected disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and is a legal resident of New Mexico, qualifies for a complete property The group is beginning burials in mid 2014, with future tax waiver on their primary residence. plans of seeking state and federal approvals to become officially recognized as a federally recognized veterans cemeAny veteran who served a minimum of 90 days consec- tery. utive active duty (other than for training), was honorably discharged, and is a legal resident of New Mexico qualifies for a $4,000 reduction in the taxable value of their real property for county taxation purposes. This benefit is also availDiscover Roswell at www.RoswellNM.org

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that more than 100,000 tons of trash is thrown in our City Landfill every year and that more than 80% of that waste could be recycled? Eventually, Roswell is going to run out of land for landfill space if we don’t make a conscious effort to recycle.

The good news is that the City of Roswell has 10 convenient locations with containers to drop off your recyclables and picks them up every Tuesday morning: The Roswell Mall Bureau of Land Management Target Lawrence Brothers K-Mart Farmer’s Country Market (Hobbs St.) Big Lots Eastern NM Medical Center ENMU-Roswell Large quantities of recyclables can be taken to the Roswell Recycling Center located at 3100 W. Brasher Rd. Hours of Operation are Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

You, yes YOU can help KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL! Get outside.

Plant a tree.

Recycle something.

Teach a child.

GET INVOLVED!

Visit our website at www.KeepRoswellBeautiful.com or call (575) 637-6224 and discover FUN & FULFILLING ways that YOU can MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Living Here

oswell's population consider themselves either (born and raised in Roswell), “Roswellians” (who moved to Roswell) and “Boomerangs” (who grew up here, left and returned to raise their family or retire here). The fact that they choose to come back speaks well for the community.

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The locals appreciate the many opportunities offered by city, chamber of commerce, museums and the many many civic organizations, churches and clubs. During the year seasonal events invite locals and visitors to participate. From the weekly farmers markets at the courthouse to the many diverse festivals throughout the year, to name a few: Dragonfly, Chile/Cheese, UFO and Jazz-Festival.

Then there are the many charity dances, hikes and marathons and sports events for beginners and pros.

mild temperatures invite the everyone to enjoy the bicycle paths, parks and recreational centers of Roswell. Summer brings the heat... but even on the hottest day, temperatures feel moderate compared to other states as the high desert of Southeast New Mexico produces a dry heat. To cool off families flock on the week-end to the nearby Bottomless Roswell is located in the Pecos Valley, nestled below Lakes, whose biggest lake is open for swimming; and to the most southern outskirts of the Rocky Mountains with the Cahoon Park Pool in the heart of Roswell. the towns of Ruidoso as Winter-Ski-Resort. The picturesque Pecos River rolls through the valley and together Favorite season of most locals is Fall (not only because with the Artesian wells and the fertile soil provides the of the green chile harvest, when the delicious scent of the best environment for the farms around the towns. Even green chile floats through the streets and grocery stores). hobby gardeners benefit: A friendly competition takes Fall is the ideal time to enjoy the outdoors, with the many place annually for the best Iris blooms, flowers, vegetables camping areas in the Lincoln National Forest, hiking the and fruit trees, finding it's peak at the Eastern New Mex- wilderness, enjoying the nearby “dude ranches” or enjoyico State Fair. The growing season is almost year around. ing our golf courses.

A wonderful benefit of living in Roswell is that you still enjoy all four seasons. Winter is usually mild with only one or two inches of snow, which melts away the very next day. You are looking to ski? Only 2 ½ hours from Roswell are the Ski-Resorts of Ruidoso – with guaranteed snow in winter. Spring usually arrives early and

A wide range of housing is available in Roswell, from budget friendly apartments, townhouses to family homes in all styles, to million dollar homes for the more affluent.

While the housing market in other states is volatile, in Roswell it has been stable and remains extremely affordable.

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Retirement

etirement in Roswell is just the beginning. With our as a free upgrade to a private room, if one is available and a daily free meal for the spouse or caregiver. And one of round activities. the most popular features is the Senior Circle discount with approximately 150 businesses in town participating.

The J.OY. (Just Older Youth) Center provides our Most of the discounts are unique to Senior Circle memhomebound senior citizens with home delivered meals and bers. lunches. Other services include Adult Day Services, Housekeeping Assistance, Caregiver Support, Senior For over 40 years The Roswell Adult Center has been Companion Program and the popular Foster Grandparent open to all adults older than 18 years. The Roswell Adult Program: A paid volunteer program with duties to inter- & Senior Center covers a square city block. A playground act with our children in our public schools and child de- and park area on the east side and on the west side a park, velopment centers, Boys and Girl's Club, Head Start and horseshoe pits and shuffleboard courts. A beautiful the Yucca Center. Our 50 + seniors talk and listen to chil- walk/bike trail surrounds the area. The trail leads west to dren, relating experiences, telling stories and interact with the Enchanted Park or east to the Zoo. Their rooms are children who need to share their joys, their sadness and used for different activities, events and are also rented to their concerns. Helping children who need extra practice the community or organizations. in basic skills and much more.

A current class schedule offering over 30 classes from Many agencies and charitable clubs offer volunteer crafts to is available daily at the front desk. Classes that programs and they're always looking for volunteers. are offered include weaving, glass art, ceramics, painting, RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) has been serv- dance, yoga and exercise. Most classes are $25.00 for a ing our community for more than 28 years and can find ten-week session. you a place to volunteer based on your interests, talents and skills.

There is also a cardio-room that can be utilized for a minimal cost. The Center also offers a monthly newsletThe local Roswell Senior Circle is a non-for-profit or- ter, RASC Courier, free of charge to anyone, which can ganization with over 4,000 members. They are sponsored be mailed, emailed or picked up in the lobby. The RASC

by Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, and are open to has two computers for the public’s use and a computer lab people age 50 and older. The organization offers many for classes. activities from aerobic, yoga, tai chi to movies, a monthly book club, health talks, free flu shots, meetings, craft and The biggest advantages to retiring in Roswell (besides the classes from computer to art. weather) is the symbiosis of old and young, history and present, activities and leisure. Roswell is a perfect comThe Senior Circle's trips within the US and overseas munity for enjoying the best years of your life. are very popular. There are benefits at the hospital such

R mild winters and arid climate retirees can enjoy year

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Overview Roswell – Chaves County Overview

Roswell is a great place to do business with tax incentives from our State and with local support. Here are a few decision makers for you to start a business or relocate an existing one to Roswell:

• Education:

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers progressive programs with 70 certifications and 41 academic and career or technical programs. New Mexico Military Institute has a more than 100 year-old tradition of educating tomorrow's leaders through a program of strong, challenging academics, leadership preparation and character development. Dedicated school systems in Chaves County are Roswell ISD, Dexter ISD, Hagerman ISD, Lake Arthur ISD, All Saints Catholic School, Gateway Christian School, Valley Christian Academy and Immanuel Lutheran Church and school.

• Diversified industry:

Dairy, agriculture, manufacturing, machine and tooling shops, aviation maintenance and overhaul, aircraft painting, homeland defense training, tourism and film productions.

• Water:

Chaves County has a vast resource on water due to the readily available artesian wells. Agriculture is the mainstay of the area's economy; a $1.2 billion dollar industry which produces a variety of agricultural and garden products including of course New Mexico famous green chile and even wine vineyards.

• Three industrial parks:

Building sites with competitive lease or purchase rates are available.

• Low cost of living:

From apartments and townhouses to houses to rent – or buy, you and/or your employees will be surprised on the low cost of living in Roswell. The cost of Living Index in 2012 was 82.7 – US Average is 100.

• Trained workforce:

Records from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions indicate Chaves County has a stable workforce. Between 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, an average 26,474 civilian employees were documented. In the first quarter of 2013 Chaves County has an unemployment rate of 6.5, which is below New Mexico’s State Average of 7.0.

• Terrific weather:

Roswell has sunshine most of the year with our rainy monsoon season in July. Nice arid summers that are hot, but it is a dry heat, which does not limit activities as long as you have plenty water and sunscreen. Winters are not cold enough to keep you off the two 18-hole public accessible golf courses or the 9-hole private Country Club Golf Course. It does snow in the winter, but it is frequently gone by mid-morning.

• Culture:

A plethora of cultural activities throughout the year celebrates Roswell's diverse population and history. Local events, concerts, museum festivities and local talent in theatre and music reflect the multi-cultural aspects that is openly embraced and cherished.

• Medical Facilities:

Seven medical facilities include walk-in, specialty clinics and two large hospitals, each with state-of-the-art facilities and physicians in most specialties. The nearby Artesia VA Outpatient clinic, with a free Veterans shuttle service provided by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and supported by Roswell's local charitable organizations provides transportation to the Main Veterans Hospitals in Albuquerque and El Paso.

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Overview • Low property tax rates:

The current residential mil rate is 29.508 and for nonresidential the mil rate is 34.288, making the annual taxes on a $100,000 home only $983.59 and on a nonresidential $1,142.93. Chaves County offers unique residential benefits for Veterans who are 100% disabled = Zero property tax for their first residential home.

• Transportation:

Four-lane divided highways in all direction and Roswells commercial jet service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and regional charter services.

Local city bus route (Pecos Trails), cab service, shuttle to the casinos in Ruidoso and car rentals are available.

There are small municipal airports in the surrounding towns and private shuttles from the larger motels. Additionally the Lea County Regional Airport in Hobbs has daily flights to Houston as well as regional charter services and Albuquerque International Airport.

• Dining:

Roswell offers a large variety of restaurants to meet everybody's hearts desire from unique Gourmet Food Trucks, Asian, the diverse American and Mexican locally owned restaurants to the usual fast food chains.

A special treat is the fun Fair food and diverse food booths during the annual street festivals, sport events as “Hike-it-or-Spike it”, Chile/Cheese Festival, the UFO Festival and “Fiddle & Griddle” Music and Barbecue-Cook-off just to mention a few.

• Housing:

More than 455 new and pre-owned private residences have been built or put on the market in the last year.

• Shopping:

Many local retailers and unique boutiques can be found throughout the community and line Main Street.

National chains include Bealls, Sears, J.C. Penny, Target, Office Max, Kmart, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, Marshalls.

• Things to do:

Where to begin? Nature, Art, Museums, Photography and Art Classes, Birding, the Symphony Orchestra, Community Theater, an amazing Science Fiction Film Festival and Cosmicon – adult classes and Dragonfly Festival, the world renowned UFO Festival, parks, walking and bike trails, history, rodeos and farmer's markets, dude ranches nearby, many clubs and charitable organizations you can choose to join depending on interest. A free zoo, tennis courts, many recreation centers, swimming pools, health clubs, hiking and biking, camping and hunting, movie theaters and clubs. Wide open skies where a vapor trail of an airplane is a rare sight. Breath taking inspiring sunrises and sunsets, crystal clear night skies, where you seem to be able to see every star of the universe and satellites floating in orbit.

People are polite, you will rarely hear a car honk and you can enjoy becoming and being part of a tight-knit community, who care about each other and have never met a stranger, but a new friend or neighbor, if you are a visitor or you decide to relocate. The pioneer spirit is alive and well in our area, neighbors helping neighbors and being proud of our community, working to keep Roswell beautiful!

In addition, residents enjoy the convenience of living, working and playing in Roswell

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Roswell History

oswell's history is inextricably bound to the Spanish

R and European Pioneer Days, when the young nation

of the United States of America was just a glimpse of hope and ideas to come. Archeologists are still trying to put the puzzle together of our areas past, which was inhabited long before the native tribes of Apaches, Navajo and Comanche tribes farmed and hunted the mountains and Pecos River Valley. Our harsh and unusual landscapes were formed millions of years ago, when today’s New Mexico was still part of the supercontinent Pangaea, and an ocean covered this region. Mountains that formed during that time are now eroded, but some of the features of the landscape remain. Our local archeologist clubs (hobby or professional) still find amazing treasures which include fossils, flint rock, stone age tools and shells in the neighboring mesa landscape.

The first Europeans to traverse the area were part of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's expedition in 15401542. Coronado was looking for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. While he did not find these towns, Coronado and the following missionary monks brought treasures to the area: sheep, horses, pepper trees and grape plants, which would change the Comanche's and Apache's life forever in turning the pedestrian tribes into the first mounted tribes in the plains and changed the Navajos into artists and weavers.

a guesthouse for the gambling crowd that came from far and wide for the horse racing. The racetrack ran from East After constructing two adobe buildings, Nebraska immigrant Van Smith named this Chaves County seat to West, on what is today Second Street in Roswell. (around 1869) to honor his father, Roswell Smith. The Chisum was a business associate of Alexander Mcprevious name Río Hondo recognized a local creek.

Sween, a principal figure in the Lincoln County War. Chisum played a “behind-the-scenes” role in the dispute In 1869, a professional gambler turned merchant established a solitary general store on a nearby cattle trail between the opposing factions of cattle farmers and busiof the Cattle Baron John Simpson Chisum, who was one ness owners. of the first Texas ranchers to send his herds to New Mexico, planting the economic seed that grew into Roswell.

Chisum obtained land along the Pecos River by right of occupancy and eventually became the owner of a large ranch in the Bosque Grande. Together with the cattlemen Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving they assembled and drove herds of cattle for sale to the Army and to provide cattle to miners in Colorado (1866/67).

The first business Van Smith opened was a general store that functioned as postal service, too; second a saloon/gambling facility; third a horse race track, and fourth

Lewis Wallace proclaimed an amnesty for all those involved in the feud, when he took office as Governor of New Mexico Territories on October 1, 1878. Depending with who's descendants of the warring parties you talk to today Billy-the-Kid, whose story and that of the Lincoln County War belongs to the lore of Southeast New Mexico, is either the villain or a tragic hero who was denied the promised amnesty, persecuted and killed by his former friend: Roswell's Sheriff Pat Garret.

Before 1890, Roswell’s population was 340.

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Roswell History

It was not until the discovery, that Roswell was sitting carriage and horse traffic. Not particularly slow since on top of one of the largest artesian wells in the country, pony express riders of old averaged 8 miles an hour. that the city began to boom.

Research of the ordinances published in 1891 also inThe discovery was an accident, when noted shopkeeper dicates that Roswell implemented a fine for concealed Nathan Jaffa grew tired of having to go to the river to ob- weapons which ranged from $50 to $300. tain his water. In 1890 he drilled in his backyard and This is the same year that Marshal Henry Wright was water came bubbling to the surface. elected and sworn into office. His job paid $50 per month.

On February 25, 1889, the New Mexico Legislature decided to carve Chaves and Eddy Counties from Lincoln Family Service Since 1932 County.

In 1889 Roswell became the seat of Chaves County, but the city and many of its leading citizens continued to skate close to the edge of the law.

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The first order of business was to vote upon a board of trustees and the second, to develop new ordinances.

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Roswell History

The 20th Century kept Roswell on the map with first the Air Force continuing experimental flight training – and … if you believe in it or not: the UFO crash in 1947.

After the Air Force moved out in 1967, the city had to reinvent itself. Walker Air Force Base became an airplane storage facility and – thanks to an amazing gas and oil boom which continues on today in the 21st Century, the future of Roswell looks good, also because of Roswell diversifying as center for the arts with an International Artsin-Residence program, focus on tourism, a flexible University which supports the industrial interested students, health care, as well as the new multi-media and upcoming film-industry which has found New Mexico and Southeast New Mexico as friendly and welcoming hosts.

In 2012, Roswell made history and again became center of science and adventure, when “Fearless Felix Baumgartner” departed from Roswell Airport in a balloon up into the stratosphere, jumping from a world record 39,045 meters (128,100 ft) and returned safely back to Earth.

Baumgartner also set the record for the highest manned balloon flight and fastest speed of a free fall at 1,342 kilometer per hour (834 mph) making him the first human to With the industrial age, Roswell started to attract in- break the sound barrier outside of a vehicle. dustrial entrepreneurs and scientists due to the stable yeararound good weather. The famed record breaking aviator Charles Lindbergh and financier Harry Guggenheim were looking to find a location for the scientist Dr. Goddard's rocket experiments which led them to Roswell, NM. Goddard remained for 12 years working on the secret experiment and record breaking rocket launches. Without those experiments, the United States would have later not won their race to the moon and begun the early human race's space exploration. After Goddard’s passing in 1945, his widow started a series of gifts to the Roswell Museum and Art Center of her husband's rocket technology, and in 1969 the Robert H. Goddard wing was dedicated. The Roswell Rotary Club (Goddard was a member), which has since figured prominently in the preservation of his legacy making Roswell the “Cradle of Space Exploration”.

You can enjoy this exhibit year round at the Roswell Museum and Art Center.

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Education

The New Mexico Military Institute, located at 101 W. College Boulevard, is a coed college preparatory, four campuses, and all of the elementary, middle and high year military boarding school, as well as a two year university parallel junior college. schools in the school district. oswell offers a variety of excellent educational insti-

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Students from more than 40 states and 13 countries The Roswell Independent School District has two high schools, Roswell High School and Goddard High School, have come to NMMI to participate in its Service Acadone alternative high school: University High School, four emy Preparatory Program and U.S. Army Reserve Offimiddle schools and 12 elementary schools. The high cer Training Program. school students have the option to enroll in advanced Since 1891, many NMMI graduates have gone on to placement, college bound or traditional classes. be appointed to the nation’s five military academies.

More than 60 percent of graduating seniors choose to Studies have shown that 95 percent of NMMI graduates go on to complete their degrees at schools such as Penn continue their education after high school.

State, Stanford, Rice, Cornell, University of Texas and The current student population within the RISD is ap- Arizona State University. proximately 10,076 boasting a district wide attendance The New Mexico Military Institute continues to build rate of 95,4%. tomorrow’s leaders through a program of strong, chalSports play a major role in the students' physical fit- lenging academics, leadership preparation and character ness and, they have won many State Championships in development. www.discoverNMMI.com football, basketball, competitive cheer and more.

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Education

In addition to the public school system, Roswell offers options for a Christian education.

Gateway Christian School

Located at 1900 N. Sycamore Avenue, Gateway Christian School offers many opportunities, with strong academics, fine arts department, championship athletics programs, an after school program, as well as, a dress code and a daycare facility on campus. Gateway has been educating students in a family atmosphere since 1981. 575622-9710 Sidney Guttierrez Middle School (our New Mexico Public Charter School) is part of the Roswell Independent School and located at 69 Gail Harris Boulevard. The goal of the School’s academic program is to promote students, who are excellent writers, readers and problem solvers, are conversant in a second language, knowledgeable about our society and other cultures, history and current events, and are comfortable using technology as a tool for learning. The core curriculum of Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Spanish anchors the academic program. The academic disciplines are woven together in an integrated fashion in a way that is coherent and connects the disciplines, whereby all materials may be meaningful to the individual student.

Valley Christian Academy

Located at 2803 W. 4th Street, Valley Christian Academy provides parents an additional choice for a Christ centered education. There is a dress code and the school offers athletics for girls and boys. 575-627-1500 All Saints Catholic School

Located at 2700 N Kentucky Avenue, All Saints Catholic School of Roswell is founded on the values and teachings of the Catholic Church. Their curriculum is a plan of instruction that details what students should know, how they are to learn it, what the teacher’s role is, and the context in which learning and teaching will take place.

Using a faith-based approach, the school has adopted the Seton curriculum in the areas of religion, english, readThe school is committed to providing each student with ing, phonics, social studies, science, and art, along with the opportunity to investigate areas of interest enhanced Saxon mathematics.

The school’s pre-school program utiwith the use of technology, in order to offer each child a broad range of possible academic opportunities. Tech- lizes Montessori techniques, as well as thematic units nology is woven into the fabric of instruction at the (classes 1 thru 8). There is a dress code. 575-627-5744 school, so every student will be familiar with the use of technology in the pursuit of knowledge. For more infor- Immanuel Lutheran Church and School mation call 575-347-9703 Located at 1405 N. Sycamore Avenue, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School offers a Christian classical The Roswell Job Corps Center, located at 57 G Street, education grounded in-home education. The students reis a residential education and vocational training facility.

Dedicated to working with young adults, age 16 to 24, to ceive instruction two days a week from classically trained earn their high school diploma, GED or achieve academic and accredited teachers at their campus. Parents are reproficiency, and train for certification in one of seven ca- sponsible for educating their children the other three days reer technical trades. The trades include: Automotive at home. The trivium consists of the three foundational Technology, Culinary Arts, Electrical Wiring, Health Oc- academic categories, or phases, that are consistent with cupations, Facilities Maintenance, Paining and Remodel- the specific stages of development of the child: grammar, ing, and Protective Services. Every student who qualifies dialectic (logic), and rhetoric. The grammar phase (K-5) to enroll in Job Corps earnes an all-inclusive scholarship emphasizes knowledge mastery and memorization. The from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information logic phase (6-8) emphasizes principle comprehension and reasoning. The rhetoric phase (9-12) emphasizes excall 575-347-7400. pression and application. 575-622-2853

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New Mexico University-Roswell is a branch Eastern of Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. The

ENMU - Roswell

campus is located south of the city on the Roswell International Air Center, at 52 University Blvd. ENMURoswell offers more than 80 certificates and associate degrees in a variety of academic and career oriented programs. ENMU-Roswell students take online classes, pursue advanced degrees, and receive personal attention from instructors using the latest in education technology.

Selected bachelor's and master's level courses are also available through the main campus in Portales. A customized training program (Center for Workforce and Community Development) is available for business and industry.

Each semester, ENMU-Roswell enrolls more than 4,000 students in credit bearing courses. Hundreds more are served through a variety of noncredit classes and numerous community partnerships A full range of career advising services are available, in addition to a unique program for students with disabilities. More than 100 courses are taught online each semester and ENMURoswell also offers an accredited online general education transfer degree, the Associate of Arts degree in University Studies.

Classes are taught by more than 60 full-time instructors and more than 200 adjunct instructors. Some of the programs available include Aviation maintenance Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Computer Application Systems, Nursing, Media Arts, Respiratory Therapy, and Engineering and Design Technology. ENMU-Roswell has an open admissions policy and prospective students must have either a high school diploma or a GED.

ENMU-Roswell is accredited as an operationally separate campus by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Ex-credited through the main campus in Portales.

ENMU-Roswell encourages students with interests to join their University Clubs and Organizations and to be interactive with the community. One great example is the Drama Club which works together with the local Roswell Community Little Theater. Other Clubs per example are “SKILLS USA” – This organization gives students access to career resources and contacts with various industries and businesses. Skills USA, prepares students for the work force with leaderships skills and a competitive spirit. For more information, contact 575624-7404 and check out their webpage at http://www.roswell.enmu.edu

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Health Care

oswell's health care industry is the second largest in- Urgent Care Center is dedicated to offering a broad spectrum of non-emergent care including the walk-in clinic. ployees. The city boasts two state-of-the art health care The imaging department features same-day and next-day facilities: Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and the appointments for many services, including MRI, X-ray, ultrasound and more. Loveless Regional Hospital is fully Loveless Regional Hospital. accredited by Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

ENMMC 162 bed facility includes a cancer treatment LRH offers a full spectrum of medical, surgical and racenter, cardiology, emergency, family care, imaging, rediological services, including cardiology, cardiopulhabilitation, surgical and the Sunrise Medical Health Cenmonary, intensive care, rehabilitation – inpatient and ter and outpatient clinics. outpatient (physical and speech),Telemetry beds, pulENMMC is the second hospital in New Mexico to re- monology, cardiac catheterization lab, vascular imaging, ceive chest pain accreditation, which designates ENMMC fluoroscopy, interventional radiology and cardiac echo. as the hospital of choice for chest pain emergencies. It is The hospital has also a heli-pad. the only hospital in the area with Level III Trauma desigRoswell is also home to over a dozen local clinics, innation. It also offers radial catheter lab procedures and cluding Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell's comdigital mammography services in ENMMC's Imaging munity dental clinic and pharmacy at the ENMU-R Health Center and Cancer Center with the latest technology, inCenter and the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center. cluding IGRT. ENMMC streamlines patient date, including electronic health records on Meditech software. Early The city also has eight mental health facilities, 14 in 2013 ENMMC introduced teleneurology services, health and assisted living homes, nine local pharmacies which provides a higher level of emergency stroke and and a Planned Parenthood center. Local hospitals and facritical neurology care, 24 hours a day and includes so- cilities support Medicare and Medicaid patients and offer phisticated video-conferencing technology, if necessary, income based services for those who qualify. to connect doctors at ENMMC with a neurologist. In 2013 ENMMC was able to care for and treat 43 patients In addition, Roswell offers specialty services for sports in Roswell by utilizing the teleneurology service that medicine chiropractic, acupuncture, dermatology, ophwould have otherwise had to be transferred out to an out thalmology, dental, sleep disorders and much more. of town facility. ENMMC now has 24/7 availability and A special service is provided by Pro Active Hearcoverage of interventional and diagnostic cardiologists and a dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab with 24/7 staffed and ing LLC who offer free hearing evaluation and expert consultation and maintenance of hearing on-call availability. The hospital has also a heli-pad. divices. As a part of giving back to the community Loveless Regional Hospital is an acute care general they offer those consultations and information of hospital. Its facilities include 26 beds, emergency room preventative measures against hearing loss not only service, labor, delivery and operating rooms for outpatient at their office, but at our retirement and assisted livand inpatient surgery. In addition to the hospital’s full ing locations. They offer also preventative custom range of medical and surgical services, the LRH Family & hearing protection and so much more.

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Business and Industry

oswell's major business and industry sectors are agri-

R culture, government, aviation, food processing, health care, manufacturing and tourism.

Agriculture has been the financial pivot of Chaves County since the late 1800’s and accounts for more than $1.5 billion dollars of the county’s GDP. Dairy farming is our largest agricultural industry, making the city the agricultural hub of Southeast New Mexico and Chaves County. Chaves County ranks 1st in cash receipts for all farm commodities in New Mexico and 14th in the United States for milk and other dairy product from cows.

Roswell's growing aviation industry has accounted for hundreds of new jobs in the community since 2009, with 1,200 jobs based directly within the Air Center. The Air Center is home to AerSale, Stewart Industries, Dean Baldwin Painting, AvFlight, Birdman Enterprises, International Law Enforcement Academy and MISTIC, as well as Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, which allows any military, commercial or private aircraft a one-stop shop to receive maintenance, painting, fueling, training and tear down on their aircraft.

The City of Roswell also has 3 million acres of airspace available for the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) ble business clusters in Roswell. The government sector, industry to train pilots and test payloads. which includes local school districts, the City of Roswell and Chaves County, have accounted for almost half of the Leprino Foods, the world's largest mozzarella plant, El county’s workforce.

Charro Mexican Foods, Fatman's Beef Jerky, Impact Confections, Nature's Dairy and Select Milk Producers have Healthcare accounts for more than 1,000 employees made agriculture, food processing and manufacturing stabetween the two city hospitals, the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center and the many clinics, assisted living and senior health care facilities.

Roswell is known to be the healthcare hub for Southeastern New Mexico due to the variety of services offered in the medical community.

Major non-food manufacturing and industrial companies in Roswell include Christmas by Krebs, Dean Baldwin Painting, International Law Enforcement Academy and The Machine Shop.

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Business and Industry

In 2013, many new businesses and existing business In 2014 additions and expansions were made for Westlake expansions have created new jobs and work for local con- Hardware and for Farmer's Country Market. tractors and businesses. Roswell had 4 new commercial In 2014 three new restaurants joined the community: permits and 50 new residential permits.

Laura's, Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches and K-Bob's.

A new 118,000 square foot apartment complex is slated FedEx Distribution has a new 23,000 square foot fain Roswell, with seven two-story facilities and five single-story facilities. And a new multi-family, quad-plex cility for the FedEx group. consisting of 16 units in four separate buildings is slated The top ten Employers in Roswell are: Eastern New for construction.

Mexico Medical Center, Walmart Supercenter, Leprino The City of Roswell is partnering with Dean Baldwin and Foods Co., New Mexico Military Institute, Community the State of New Mexico to upgrade the mechanical Homecare, Tobosa Developmental Services, Roswell Toyequipment and construct partition walls, which will im- ota Property Management, Sam's Club and Comfort Keepprove air flow efficiencies for the painting operations at ers. the Roswell International Air Center facilities.

There are several new coffee houses, boutiques, retail The new 22,000 square foot addition to the existing fa- clothing departments in the planning for 2014. cility of Church On The Move will feature expanded areas for the church. It will also consist of site work and landscaping, as well as play courts for activities.

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Business and Industry

Roswell is a major gas, oil and mining center of the state. Chaves County ranks fifth in overall state production. Local gas, oil and mining companies include Anderson Oil Co., Armstrong Energy, David Petroleum Corp., HEYCO, Hinkle Oil and Gas Properties, McClellan Oil, New Mexico Oil Corp., Providence Technologies, Sun Valley Energy Corp and Yates Energy Group. This includes service companies such as Wakefield Oil, which has been called upon by government agencies and private companies to provide competitive prices and service to the booming gas and oil fields in the rural parts of Southeast New Mexico. With their two bulk storage facilities in Artesia and Roswell companies as Wakefield Oil Co, Inc. are prepared to continue their expansion into Southeast New Mexico with the rising demand.

Tourism accounts for over $1 million dollars annually in lodging tax receipts, due to the wide array of attractions from museums and conventions to festivals, sport events and our nearby State and National Parks. Roswell has 24 motels/hotels/bed and breakfasts with a total capacity of 1,500 per night. With the growing tourism industry, the Chaves County Tourism Council was formed to enhance the local tourism industry by uniting and promoting the unique culture, history and multitude of attractions within Roswell and Chaves County. The council works together with the hotel association of Roswell, Visitor Center, members and businesses who are benefiting from the raised interest visiting Roswell and our area (the new wave of tourism is based on the national and international promoted Red Bull Event of Felix Baumgartner's record breaking balloon ascension into the stratosphere from the Roswell Airport and back to Roswell – since his jump he has represented our town almost as an ambassador, re-

ceiving international awards and a vast and detailed international media coverage).

The Chaves County Tourism Council initiated the first tourism and residential oriented city fold out map with up to date information about sightseeing and highlights of Roswell. Free of charge for the local tourism oriented business employees monthly training sightseeing tours were started to educate the employees in Roswell's finest points of interest. Participants receive a degree as “Tourism Ambassador” after the training. More information is available at www.chavescountytourism.org, www.seeroswell.com and www.mainstreetroswell.org

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Business and Industry

Inc., Dairy Producers of New Mexico, DTH Enterprises, Domino's New Mexico Headquarters, Flight Research and Training Center, Great Southwest Aviation, HP Performance, NuMex Plastics Inc., Roswell Lumber, R-L-C Logistics, Saddle Barn Tack Distributors, Inc., Stewart Industries (The Roswell branch became in 2013 certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct heavy maintenance checks) and Western Emulsions.

Of the 25 economic-based businesses in Roswell, five represent agriculture, the city's biggest industry, six are aviation industries and 10 are commercial manufacturers.

Commercial real estate has drastically increased since Four of the 25 major Roswell-based businesses also early 2000 due to the consumer base of over 150,000 make up the major employers in the area. These include people within a 100-mile radius of Roswell. Since 2002, Leprino Foods, the largest manufacturing and agriculmore than 55 retailers have come to our city the largest tural employer in Roswell, Dean Baldwin Painting, Aerof which is Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. The newest is Sale and Great Southwest Aviation. Agriculture, dairy Marshall's. The commercial boom in Roswell has con- and energy companies have been the strongest financial tributed to new growth in the local construction industry, supporters and stabilizers of the community. as contracting jobs are created by new commercial projects. 2012/13 the Roswell Rail Spur has been expanded With continuing growth, Roswell moves forward to a which is to support local businesses, as the new spur al- bright future in business and industry. lows for private access to the tracks for loading and unloading purposes.

Roswell's real estate industry has also experienced growth in recent years, as demand has increased for rental properties, in part due to the presence of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia and the ongoing oil and gas boom in entire southeast New Mexico.

In addition to those noted above Roswell and Chaves County is the home of AerSale, Birdman Air Enterprises,

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Hike It & Spike It

Roswell Hosts World’s Largest Annual Flag Football Tournament

Sponsors for the tournament are Desert Sun Auto Group, Bank of the Southwest, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Xcel Energy, Q 97.1 and Builders Do It Center.

Adidas is the National Sponsor of the event.

“The “Hike It & Spike It” tournament is truly a showcase, said Dorrie Faubus-McCarty, Executive Director of the Roswell Chamber of Commerce. “Every aspect of it is first class, reflects positively on Roswell and generates The annual Roswell “Hike It & Spike It” Four-On-Four tremendous amounts of both visitors and goodwill for Charity Flag Football Tournament, a three-day festival of Chaves County. We are proud of our long standing sponfootball, is held during the Memorial Day weekend at sorship of the tournament.”

Roswell's pristine Cielo Grande Recreation Area. This is a charity event with the proceeds going to benefit the “United Way is proud to be associated with the “Hike United Way of Chaves County.

It & Spike It” tournament,” added Sherry Mumford, executive director of the United Way of Chaves County.

More than 40,000 players and spectators from across “This fun-filled event not only provides funding for our the country gather over Memorial Day Weekend every local agencies, but also has a major impact on our local year to watch 600 flag-football teams (over 4,200 players economy by bringing thousands of people to town each of all ages and experience from more than 20 states) bat- Memorial Day who enjoy our lodging, food and all that tle it out on 40 fields at the Cielo Grande Recreation Area Chaves County has to offer.” in Roswell, NM. Games in all divisions get underway Saturday morning and continue until all champions on all fields are crowned Sunday afternoon. First, second, third, Character Counts!/Pursuing Victory With Honor and Down-and-Out Bowl awards are presented in every division.

“'Hike It & Spike It' Attracts Players from Across the Country”

Southwest Dairy Farmers, New Mexico Military Insti“When public-private tute, CenturyLink and the Roswell Daily Record are the partnerships are sponsors for the “Show Me the Money” division, in which formed, good things the very best flag football players from across the country can happen,” said compete for a combined $15,000 CASH payout. A fun, Monique Jacobson, Cabinet Secretary of the New Mex- family oriented event, 5, 6, 7 & 8 year old players compete ico Tourism Department. The “Hike It & Spike It” tour- next to top high school divisions, women's divisions and nament is a prime example, directly impacting the co-ed divisions.

Roswell economy by more than $3 million each year. New Mexico is its people, doing positive things for their com- For a complete list of winners visit www.roswellgridiron.com and for more information call Cla Avery at the munities, for their friends and for themselves.”

Roswell Chamber of Commerce, 575-623-5695 or 1-877Hosted by the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Presenting 849-7679.

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roots reach deep into science, and record R oswell's breaking dare devils have been welcomed to the

Jump into History

town which has been the cradle of Space Exploration for generations.

Names as Goddard, to Wernher von Braun are tightly connected to Roswell. Their rocket experiments made it possible for the USA to win the space race to the moon in the 60's. A great place to research is the Roswell Museum and Art Center and the Walker Aviation Museum.

Then and now: The best attraction for experimental testing of new military planes and private companies is of course the stable weather in Southeast New Mexico.

It did not come as a surprise that the Red Bull Stratus Team chose Roswell Airport as headquarter for their newest project:

To send the charming Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner into the Stratosphere from where he would jump with the state-of-the-art new space suit and parachute back to the Pecos Valley.

After one delay, Felix stepped into the capsule on October 14, 2012, which pulled him with a helium balloon up into the stratosphere. A total success, the news spread in lightening speed around the world - a first for social media and YouTube who had the live event streaming to everybody who had a computer, reader or smart phone.

A result of this project, Felix set the altitude record for a manned balloon flight, parachute jump from the highest altitude, and greatest free fall velocity.

Since then Roswell has been the center of attention at every award Felix Baumgartner received, every interview written about his amazing achievement.

Roswell is synonymous as a science and media friendly community where dreams come true!

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At a Glance

At a Glance – Community Profile

Property Taxes

Roswell Non-Residential

$ 29.508 $ 34.288

Chaves County Residential Non-Residential

$ 22.358 $ 26.416

Source: Chaves County Assessors, October 2012/13

Gross Receipts

Total Gross Receipts Rate

7.125%

Source: New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department

Workforce

Chaves County Civilian Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate

Source: Workforce Connection - Labor Market Service

January 2014 25,811 24,101 1,710 6.6%

Population

2012 Estimate Roswell Chaves County

48,477 65,784

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Roswell Housing Market

Year 2013

Residential Volume $62,762,011

Houses Sold 450

Water Supply – City of Roswell

Replenishing Roswell Basin Reservoir capable of supporting a population of 4 million Source: City of Roswell

Electric – Xcel Energy

Reliability 99.89% Roswell and Chaves County enjoys some of the lowest electric rates in the Southwest United States.

Source: Xcel Energy

Natural Gas – NM Gas Company

Content Per Cubic Foot

1,000 BTU Average

Agriculture • • • • • •

6,095 Square Miles 3,900,800 Acres Private or deeded land: 1,895,800 acres State Land: 723,800 acres Federal Land: 1,281,200 acres There are approximately 137,900 acres under cultivation Farm/Ranch Units

Source: Chaves County Statistical Report based on the 2007 Census of Agriculture

47% 20% 33% 584

• Livestock (Statistical Report from 2012): Income Cattle & Calves: 165,000 - Milk Cows: 87,000 - Sheep and Lambs: 13,400 Total: $33,088 Million per year • Crops (Statistics from 2011): 20,000 acres of Hay Corn & Sorghums Silage: 15,500 Cotton: 3,500 acres Chile: 1,100 acres Pecan (w/a production of 2,500,000): 4,000 acres

Total agricultural receipts for the county exceeded $520,957 million in 2009. Dairy is the largest agricultural production of the county raising over $335 million income per year and ranking 1st in New Mexico in milk production. Livestock production, Cattle & Calves produces over $100,720 million. Chaves ranks #1 in Corn/Silage production with 276,000 tons worth over $17 million. 251,000 tons of top quality alfalfa was produced in Chaves County and 8 million pounds of pecans was sold internationally.

Source: Chaves County Extension Office

Recreation

Public Swimming Zoo Bowling Civic Clubs Museums & Galleries Parks Libraries Golf Courses Movie Theatres (18 screens) Country Clubs Community Theatre Group Symphony Orchestra Shopping Centers Retirement Activity Center Youth Centers

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Roswell Weather • • • • • • • • •

At a Glance

Elevation 3,671

Annual percent of sunshine average Number of clear days annually Number of partly cloudy day annually Number of cloudy day annually Annual number of foggy days Annual number of thunderstorm days Average wind speed Average prevailing wind direction Average annual pan evaporation (inches)

98% 310 48 7 71 14 8.1 mph SSE 1.84

This data is based on daylight hours only. A clear day denotes zero to 3/10 average sky cover. Partly cloudy is 4/10 to 7/10 tenths. Cloudy is 8/10 to 10/10 tenths. Annual totals may differ from the 12-month totals due to rounding.

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DID YOU KNOW?

The average warmest month is July with an average temperature of 80.8˚F. The average coolest month is January with average temperature of 40˚F. August is the average wettest month with 2.91".

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Lodging

oswell flourishes as a forward-thinking, family It is a great place to visit, if you are looking for leisure or planning a meeting.

R and business oriented town.

There is a large variety for lodging to choose from, starting with our six RV parks who are open for the public with spacious grounds and amenities that include everything a true RV-Fan requires, including clubhouses, some have pools and free wifi internet access.

Friendly and personal service is a certainty.

One of the RV Parks is located in our amazing Bottomless States Park, just outside of Roswell with natural deep lakes (which gave the name to the park) and Lea Lake, which is open during the season for swimming (life guards, pedal boats, a nice sandy beach, shaded picnic areas and fishing).

Available only for Elk's Lodge Members is a private

RV Park close to Cielo Grande in Roswell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the main event park with 151 acres. Soccer complex, special-event area, large group picnic areas, multisport practice areas and skate park all connected by walking trails.

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Cielo Grande is the place to be for our sport events as “Hike it & Spike It”, concerts, Michael Satterfield Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4 with Sport, live bands, food and game booths. The biggest and best coordinated Fireworks Show in New Mexico take place right here in Roswell.

We have more than 22 options in hotels/motels, a cozy Bed and Breakfast Inn, and in the surrounding areas elegant and rustic Guest Ranches.

Lodging

service, business centers, golf shops and activities for your children. Most hotels and motels welcome small pets.

Your hosts are knowledgeable about our city, most are trained “City Ambassadors” by the Chaves County Tourism Council.

The civic center, restaurants and sightseeing points of interest are all within 10-15 minutes, the main motels usually have a restaurant and/or bar in walking distance.

If you plan to stay longer, we have also a variety of furMost of the national chain motels are on the North and nished houses or apartments available – Roswell accomWest side of town. Many hotels and motels offer HBO, modates with amenities to suit most tastes and budgets. senior and government/military discounts, AAA, comLong time rentals are mainly available at the real estate mercial or extended-stay rates, complimentary high speed internet, microwaves, small refrigerators and swimming offices serving Roswell. pools.

Some hotels have room service, complimentary breakfasts, heated indoor pools, sports bars, saunas, fitness centers, beauty salons, guest laundry facilities, dry cleaning

Complimentary Breakfast

• Free High-Speed Internet Access • Free Local Calls • Free Newspaper • Free Parking • Meeting Facilities Available • Business Center • Guest Laundry Facilities • Indoor Swimming Pool • Jacuzzi • Fitness Center • Pets Welcome • Outdoor Patio with Grill

La Quinta Inn & Suites 200 East 19th Street Roswell, NM 88201 1-575-622-8000 www.LQ.com

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Shopping & Dining

R

oswell is the name. Shopping is the game.

Roswell offers a wonderful and eclectic range of shopping to our visitors and residents, some off the beaten path, some right downtown in the heart of the city and some are consignment. Whether you are looking for that perfect souvenir or gift, for a unique vintage heirloom, modern outfits from the L.A. runways, whimsical mementos of Aliens and Cowboys at our Main Street Souvenir shops and of course the UFO-Museum Gift shop, Roswell has it all!

Unique boutiques and antique shops are throughout the city and local and corporate chains in our malls. Our most prominent mall is north of town, just before the hotels start. local and Native American artists often have booths at our Festivals, some traveling from their remote Then there are the special events where you can studios in the wilderness just for these events. One enjoy and purchase art and crafts from jewelry to of the biggest shows is organized by the Roswell pottery, painting to patchworks and welding. Our Fine Arts League and takes place in August at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The League sponsors a member's co-op gallery, where you can purchase art throughout the year.

Summer brings out our hobby gardeners – the fertile mineral rich soil makes even a back-yard gardener into a pro and our Main Street Roswell sponsors a Farmers and Growers market that sets up on the west lawn of the Chaves County Courthouse on Saturday mornings. Here, you will find locally grown veggies, fresh eggs, local honey, home-baked goods, salsa, flowers and a surprise or two. The market opens at 7 a.m. … Come early!

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WHITE MATTRESS CO. • • • • • • • •

“We Manufacture the Best & Renovate the Rest”

Since 1931

Custom Mattresses any size or shape RVs • Motorhomes • Truck Sleepers Full line of Simmons Beautyrest Adjustable Beds Residential • Commercial • Institutional Iron & Brass Beds • Bedroom Suites Polyfoam Cut to Size Financing Available One Day Complete Mattress Rebuilding Local Pick-up & Delivery at No Charge Headboards - Bedrails - Waterbeds Metal Frames Daybeds & Accessories 1010 S. Main Ste. 2

Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm

Roswell • 575-624-1000

www.whitemattressroswell.com

Authentic Indian Jewelry at Reservation Prices BOLO TIES - BELT BUCKLES - BOOKS CUFF LINKS - RUGS - PAINTINGS MONEY CLIPS - WATCH BANDS ARTIFACTS - MEN’S BRACELETS Open Mon.-Sat. NATIVE AMERICAN KNIVES - RINGS 9am-6pm HAT BANDS - LIGHTER HOLDERS UFO & ALIEN SOUVENIRS AND MORE 1010 S. Main Ste. 2 Roswell 575.623.2000 www.galleryindiancraftsroswell.com

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Shopping & Dining

Later in the season, near Labor Day, a gigantic sidewalk sale on Main Street downtown invites locals and visitors to shop and stroll.

Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you who you are,” wrote renowned gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1825. In Roswell food and culture goes hand-in-hand and is a pleasant and/or fiery experience to remember, depending on your likes.

Many visitors are surprised about the many authentic New Mexican, Mexican and Southwestern restaurants available in Roswell. Mexican Restaurants here are as diverse as our population... there is the Tex-Mex Style which is adapted to the American palate, Mexican – which is just as diverse as the country – with influences of Chihuahua, Mexico City (with its strong influences of Inca/Mayan/French and Spanish Taste), or Coast, all depending where the chef was trained.

The mom & pop restaurants serve home-style Mexican, are the rare gems of authentic New Mexican cuisine.

How can you decide how good a restaurant is?

For Mexican and New Mexican restaurants a sure tell sign is the often complimentary salsa and chips as appetizer.

If you really like the salsa and the chips are warm and homemade, chances are you will love the menu, as well.

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Very important is of course New Mexico's State Question: Red or Green?

Shopping & Dining

This refers to the sauce – green is most of the time milder and more aromatic, red is spicier and is an acquired taste.

The saying goes that the locals started this “acquired taste” legend to keep the red sauce for themselves... Try it for yourself.

An other tip: Do not judge from the outside. A humble building might offer the best food yet. You love a certain sauce or salsa? Talk to your hosts, they might sell it in jars and you can take it home with you. In no time you will know what dishes as barbacoa, tortas, chili verde/rojo are – and of course the more known burritos, enchiladas or fajitas Roswell style are available.

The Elks and the Eagles Lodge have each a restauRoswell also has a wide array of other restau- rant for members and during their public events rants that please your palate with Chinese, Cajun, offer a variety of menu items.

Italian, to Barbecue and American style meals Other wonderful events where you can shop, available throughout town. enjoy music and sample our unique cuisine are the If you are looking for a quick snack, Roswell Fiddle & Griddle Festival in early summer and later has a host of food trucks (even a uniquely designed the Chile and Cheese Festival, where you can take gourmet food truck), delis, cafes and bakeries scat- the tour of Leprino, the biggest Mozzarella cheese factory in the World. tered across town.

The cafeterias of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and our Eastern New Mexico Medical Clinic offer a great selection for visitors, patients and employees.

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Arts & Entertainment

he Roswell Symphony Orchestra is viewed as Now in it's 54th season, the Roswell Symphony Orchestra's musicians come from all major cities within a 200 mile radius of Roswell: Lubbock, Amarillo, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, El Paso, Portales, Alamogordo, and of course Roswell.

T one of the best in the state.

Maestro John Farrer became the director of the RSO for the 1972 season. Under the leadership of Maestro Farrer the RSO has earned a reputation for musical excellence by sharing with the under served target audience of southeast New Mexico the talents of professional musicians, many of whom have performed renowned symphonies across the United States as well as in Canada and Europe.

Each year, the orchestra plays five classical concerts, a three-concert Chamber Music Series at the Roswell Museum and Arts Center, five Children's Educational Concerts for nearly 3,000 elementary school students in Roswell and Artesia and a free Labor Day Pops Concert at Spring River Park and Zoo. The "Send a Senior" program in which merchants sponsor season tickets, and the RSO Board of Directors match, are given away to seniors on a first come, first serve basis. If the senior citizen is immobile, transportation is provided from the J.O.Y. Center. These seniors might not otherwise be able to attend the concert.

New this year is the New Mexico Conducting Workshop hosted by the RSO. The first annual New Mexico Conducting Workshop is to be held June 17 through June 21, 2014 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Hosted by the Roswell Symphony Orchestra - purveyor of classical music to southeastern New Mexico for fifty-four years - this is an event unlike any other event that has occurred in the City of Roswell.

Roswell is also home to a variety of fantastic entertainers and a community band.

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Every October, our city hosts a Jazz Festival that is one of the highlights of the music scene. This is a several day event, held at numerous venues in the city. Some events are free, including the kick-off concert on the Chaves County Courthouse steps.

For live theatre, look no further than the Roswell Community Little Theatre. The Little Theatre has been putting on shows since 1939 and recently moved into a former movie theatre, which has been remodeled and upgraded to work with the creative ideas of the directors and team. RCLT offers a great mix of productions each season. The directors are also actors and everybody works together with the local young and old talent to put together a diverse mix of productions each season – from mysteries, musicals, dramas, comedies and a dinner theatre.

They also conduct youth workshops. There are five regular-season productions, as well as, involvement with the annual Library Halloween Extravaganza, Science Fiction and Cosmicon, UFO Festival and summer youth plays.

Arts & Entertainment

The theatre welcomes volunteers with open arms – behind and on the stage.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell has a fine theatre department which presents two productions a year - a straight play in the fall and a musical in the spring. Recent offerings have included “Beauty and the Beast”, “Hair Spray” and “A Fairy Tale Christmas” and the musical “Spectacular Spectacular” for Spring 2014.

In earl May, the city holds a weekend event filled with fun and frivolity. Saturday is Party on the River featuring live music, the emphasis is on Hispanic heritage and the celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

The Sweet Lelani's and Folklorica dance at special events, as well as, S. O. Y. Mariachi plays to the delight of all.

In October, Roswell joins the worldwide movement “Thrill the World/Zombie Walk”- 2013 proceeds were donated to the Chaves County Cancer Fund to honor Breast Cancer Awareness. Before the main event kids and adults can learn the “Thriller-Dance” and how to turn themselves into a Zombie with full make-up classes.

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UFO Story

close encounter or a smart government cover-

A up story ?

The answer depends on whom you ask ... There are the firm believers that no crash ever happened, skeptics who believe there was a cover-up, but it had nothing to do with aliens, and of course the avid believers that a real U.F.O. crashed in 1947 outside of Roswell.

The International UFO Museum and Research Center, located at 114 N. Main Street, is part of a non-profit educational organization formed in 1991

by Walter Haut, Glenn Dennis and local businessman Max Littell, principals in the Incident. Every year their Research Department helps students, authors, and researchers from around the world with information about UFO's, the Roswell Incident and even with tourist information for the media.

Front page of the Roswell Daily Record “RAAF Captures Flying Saucer”

Army Air Field and the 509th Bomber Wing. It was from RAAF that the Enola Gay took off in August of 1945 on its way to Hiroshima, Japan. Wilcox contacted personnel RAAF and Major Jesse Marcel, an intelligence officer, was sent to investigate.

On July 8, Lt. Walter Haut, RAAF public information officer, under orders from his commanding officer, Col. William Blanchard, issued a press release that stated, essentially, that the Air Force had a flying saucer in its possession.

On July 9th, this release was rescinded and a new statement that stated the material was a weather balloon was issued in its place. And the cover-up of the Roswell Incident began.

More then 66 years later, there are still more questions than answers. Investigators and researchers write books, filmmakers produce TV documentaries and feature length movies. Witnesses to varied otherworldly events come forward. Skeptics issue rebuttals. With the original witnesses passing, the story moves now into the realm of legends while the debate continues.

In early July 1947, rancher W.W. “Mack” Brazel came upon a debris field on the Roster ranch northeast of Roswell, where he was foreman. Not knowing if the material had a military connection, he took some of it to George Wilcox, Chaves County Sheriff. At that time, Roswell was home to Roswell

The mission of the International UFO Museum and Research Center is the education of the general public to all aspects of UFO phenomena. People from around the world travel to Roswell to see what the Museum has to offer. Exhibits include information on Roswell, crop circles, sightings, Area 51, ancient astronauts and abductions. The exhibits are designed to encourage visitors to ask questions and to think outside of the box.

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UFO Story

Once visitors began making their way to Roswell for more information about the Incident and other UFO phenomena, a number of local residents in conjunction with the Museum and the Roswell Chamber of Commerce came up with the idea to celebrate the Incident during the first week in July.

More than 2.6 million people have visited the Museum since it opened in 1992, and its presence has created an annual estimated $15.6 million dollar economic impact on the city's tourism industry.

The Board of Directors and staff are proud to be part of the Museum and its future plans, as well as, the impact the Museum has had on Roswell, the Since 1995, the UFO Festival has drawn the cu- state of New Mexico and the sharing of information rious, the silly and the serious to the Museum. The on the UFO phenomena. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roswalien Experienceâ&#x20AC;? includes lectures from leading researchers including Stanton Friedman, Derrel Sims, Don Schmitt, Tom Carey, Freddy Silva, Yvonne Smith, Noe Torres, Ruben Uriarte, Kathleen Marden, Diana Perla Chapa, Travis Walton, Paola Leopizzi Harris and Dr. David Rudiak.

The Museum maintains its position as the serious side of the UFO visitors to Roswell and the surrounding areas. With media attention and word-of-mouth advertising, people come out of cuMuseum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. To 5 p.m. riosity or looking for answers to specific and per- Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-15 and children ages 4 and younger are free. sonal questions about UFO's.

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Museums & Galleries

oswell offers some of the finest museums and

R galleries in Southeast New Mexico.

RMAC hosts a number of annual events, including its Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival in November. Admission is free to the museum; however, various fees apply to lectures, workshops, planetarium programs, studio classes and special events. Hours are 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 p.m. To 5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.

The Roswell Museum and Arts Center, located at 11th and Main Street (624-6744) is a 50,000 square-foot facility that holds 12 galleries graced with regional, New Mexico modernist and American contemporary art and includes pieces by Georgia O'Keefe, Marsden Hartley and Stuart Davis.

The Historical Society of Southeast New MexCollections also encompass historical and contemporary art of the Southwest, and the Rogers and ico is located at 200 N. Lea Avenue (622-8333), Mary Aston, Robert H. Goddard, Peter Hurd and rests inside a 19 room three-story Prairie-style house built in 1912 by cattle rancher J.P. White. To Henriette Wyeth collections. step inside is to step back in time. The home is The museum hosts an array of lecture, film and filled with an incredible array of antiques and artiperformance series, art classes and family days. facts, many contributed by generous Chaves County RMAC also features the 120-seat Robert H. God- residents - things like an Edison Amberola phonodard Planetarium, which presents star shows, mul- graph that plays cylinder shaped recordings and a timedia presentations and offers hands-on activities buggy foot warmer waiting to be filled with hot coals. Everywhere are likenesses of early prominent for children and families. citizens who made Roswell what it is today. For Chaves County residents, tourists, and scholars, the Chaves County Historical Museum offers a unique look at the area's past and retraces the path our fathers and grandparents followed on there way into the twentieth century. - Every Spring they host a very popular event “Denim & Diamonds” Dance and Dinner at the Roswell Civic Center to benefit the Historical Society of Southeast New Mexico.

Next door to the museum are the Historical Museum Archives (622-1176), which contain more than 11,000 photos of Chaves County, the Pecos Valley and Southeast New Mexico. In addition, the archive boasts audiotapes, several business, family and club records, rare books and manuscripts. The more than 25,000 documents provide valuable insights into the early 20th century and include city directories, diaries, private club-cookbooks, high school yearbooks, letters, maps, newspaper articles, oral histories and other historic materials. While you are at the museum, pick up the brochures for the walking or driving tour of the Historic District.

It's a wonderful tour to enjoy. Museum hours are 1 p.m. To 4 p.m. Seven days a week. Archives are available to researchers and scholars on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

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Lt. General Douglas McBride Museum (1-800421-5376) on the New Mexico Military Institute campus has exhibits that emphasize the service of New Mexicans and the Institute's graduates. The hours for this museum are Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. To 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. To 3 p.m. Donations are appreciated.

Museums & Galleries

AMoCA is open FREE of charge seven days a week – Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Phone - 623-5600.

Further information can be found at www.roswellamoca.org and www.rair.org.

Roswell is also home to The Gallery (625-5263), which just moved downtown on Main Street. It is a non-profit co-operative art gallery that showcases the work of more than 25 local artists. It is supported by the Roswell Fine Arts League and the New Mexico Miniature Arts Society. You find also in many business establishments and offices in Roswell authentic artist exhibits as part of the leagues Art in Business Project.

The Walker Aviation Museum, located at 1 Terry Smith Circle (347-2464) seeks to preserve a significant chapter in the history of American military and civil aviation for future generations. The Walker Aviation Museum retells the story of aircrafts of years past, through the lives of the men and women who flew, manned and maintained them. Walker is a learning center that uses the heritage of its past to inspire America's youth to seek Many artists have contributed to Roswell's art careers in aviation, science and space. The museum scene over the decades and you will find their work is working toward including state-of-the-art inter- throughout our town in restaurants, at schools, our active learning exhibits and varied educational pro- library, parks and many more locations. grams that will be supported b research utilizing the resources of RIAC and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Admission is free. Museum Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, located at 409 East College Boulevard, houses an ever-growing permanent display of more than 500 unique works of art created by former participants in the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program. The RAiR Program established in 1967 by Donald B. Anderson has sponsored more than 200 artists from around the globe to live and work in Roswell for one year. The RAiR artists’ work in the AMoCA collection is displayed salon style in the twelve spacious galleries contained within the 22,000 square foot building. Visitors to the collection will discover diverse figurative and non-objective paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture and drawings.

The museum also offers unique programming with RAiR artists’ dinners, lectures and most notably the free Xcellent Music at AMoCA series. AMoCA facilities, which include a catering kitchen, are available for rent or offered at a nominal charge to non-profit, civic and cultural groups.

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Sports & Recreation

beautiful, sunny weather all year long, WithRoswell has outstanding sports facilities and plenty of outdoor recreational activities.

There are more than 35 parks in the area including a skate park at Cielo Grande Recreation Area and the Hondo River Recreation Bike Trail (one mile) on the Hondo River.

A much appreciated park for our dog owners is the dog park at the Wool Bowl (Sport and Event Stadium) as well as a walking track.

The Sports Complex, located at on 1500 N. Grand, features not only the Wool Bowl Stadium, but also Track, Soccer Fields, multiple Ball Fields, public restroom and plenty of parking.

The complete list of parks can be found online at www.roswell-nm.gov.

Three local golf courses are: at New Mexico MiliOther neighborhood parks have public pools, tary Institute, Roswell Country Club and Spring basket ball courts, lighted baseball fields, soccer River Golf Course. fields, picnic shelters, shuffleboard courts, volleyball courts and fishing grounds.

The NMMI golf course has 18 holes and is equipped with a large driving range and putting Roswell has many 5k and 10k marathons, and green for local tournaments at NMMI, including the triathlons taking place throughout the year to bene- Roswell Elks Supporting NM Wounded Warrior fit charitable organizations or for a good cause.

Charity Golf Tournament, the First Tee of the Pecos Valley Learning Center and more. Designed by Local parks are also a paradise for birdwatchers. Floyd Farley, New Mexico Military Institute Golf From the common House Finch, King Birds, the Course measures 6,639 yards from the longest tee. cute Burrowing Owl (the only owl who lives and The course features three sets of tees for different nests underground), our State Bird Roadrunner or a skill levels. The greens are bermuda grass. More at rare sighting of the Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron, www.nmmi.edu . you will find a great diversity in nature in our area.

First Tee Pecos Valley is an organization that promotes good character, values, education and life skills in children with the game of golf. It is a non-profit organization established in November 2005. More information at www.thefirstteepecosvalley.org

The private Roswell Country Club has PGA instructors, a 9-hole course (with plans of expansion), as well as, couples and family golf. Reciprocity agreements with many other golf courses exist for your convenience. More at www.roswellcountryclub.com .

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The Spring River Golf Course is the challenging municipal course, which is walker friendly. The course is tree-lined, with water coming into play on four holes and multiple traps on every hole. Spring River Golf Course hosts annual events such as the 55 Alive, Eastern New Mexico Seniors, City Championship, Salvation Army Tournament, Sun Country Junior Tournament and the Sun Classic Invitational Tournament. The driving range is open sun-up to sundown. Other amenities include a putting green, a chipping green, full pro shop, a snack bar and rental equipment. More at www.roswellnm.gov .

Sports & Recreation

The Boys and Girls Club of Roswell, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts offer personal fitness and character-strengthening activities.

Dance and gymnastic classes can be taken at The Studio+, Fusion Pointe Dance Studio and Elite Gymnastics Academy.

Children can learn to swim or swim competitively with the Yucca Swim Team and the Caprock Swim Team. There is also a runner's club for the young, old and those who prefer walking.

Roswell also hosts the world's largest annual flag The 2014 Roswell Invaders season is just around football tournament, Hike It & Spike it. the corner and the buzz is palpable.

For those who prefer indoor fun, the Roswell The Roswell In- Public Library is a wonderful place to curl up with vaders will be lead a good book and read. Complete with a children's by new Manager area, the library offers not just books, but DVD's, Rob Warnock. microfilm, microfiche, CD's, videos, magazines, Warnock spent last free access to their electronic library to download season as Spring the newest books on your e-reader and free wireless Training Coordina- internet with computer access. tor and Spring Training Assistant The Roswell Public Library offers also many Manager for the events including author readings and children acTrinidad Triggers. tivities year round. The Friends of the Library is a When asked about group who support the Library and bring the newest expectations for 2014 Warnock replied "I understand the books to the readers. expectations are high in Roswell. I can assure you that my expectation is to put the best team on the field everyFor more information, go to www.roswellpubliday. We have some very talented and high character clibrary.com. young men that will make Roswell proud."

Roswell is expected to continue to be the Pecos Leagues Number one market in both fan support and on field success. More information at www.roswellinvaders.com .

There are also plenty of kid-friendly recreation centers and activities.

Yucca Recreation Center offers basketball, soccer, volleyball, after school programs, a summer vacation program, fencing club, folkloric dancing and martial arts.

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Calendar of Events Every Month!

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Come join us for light refreshments and fun!

You don't want to miss this great networking opportunity with other local businesses.

Bring your business card and a dollar to be included in our drawing.

May 3rd and 4th

Annual Old Timers Balloon Rally at Cielo Grande Recreation Area

For more information contact mholstun@kagnm.com 575-624-5484 or check their Facebook page.

May 5th

CINCO DE MAYO!

May 29th

Chamber Banquet

Featuring Guest Speaker Sam Glenn.

Live Auction, Dinner & Libations.

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center.

For more information or reservations; call the Chamber office at 623-5695

May

Annual Aspen Cash Motorcycle Rally

Locations vary – for more information; call the Chamber office at 623-5695

May 3rd

Kentucky Derby Party For more information contact the Roswell Convention & Civic Center at 575-624 6860

May 10

40th Annual Valley Vintage Motor Car Club Show This event has all the traditional trimmings, including Derby cuisine, hats and fashion, Derby trivia games, and a silent auction.

Bid on a variety of goods, services, and excursions.

For more information contact the Roswell Convention & Civic Center at 575-624 6860

at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Ruidoso, NM – more information at www.motorcyclerally.com/MotorcycleRally/Welcome.html or call 575-973-4977

May

Walk for Hope. Cancer Fundraiser Cielo Grande Recreation Center, all donations raised in Chaves County stays in Chaves County.

at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center. For more information at http://valleyvintagecarclub.com

For more information call Julie Morrow at (575) 637-9550 or check out www.facebook.com/WalkforHope14

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Calendar of Events May

Annual Race for the Zoo

June

Enchanted Living Home & Garden Show at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center, 912 N Main.

For more information contact Trish Thompson at 575.808.0655 or the Roswell Convention & Civic Center at (575) 6246860 or on their Facebook page.

June

30th Milkman Triathlon

June 6-7

Spring River Park and Zoo, North Parking Lot, 1306 E College. 10K run/walk, 5 K and 2 mile walk.

For further information or to register, contact the Parks Department at 6246720 or register at www.active.com

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament (at night) in Artesia. For information www.macker.com

June 6-7

3rd Annual Main Street Roswell Fiddle & Griddle Festival

June 27-29

Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon

May

Roswell Hike It and Spike It – 4 on 4 Charity Flag Football Tournament

Memorial Day Weekend at the Cielo Grande Recreation Area. For more information visit www.roswellgridiron.com or call the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, 575-623-5695 or 1-877-849-7679.

May

Old Chisum Days Rodeo.

PRCA rodeo at the Bob Crosby Arena, Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Roswell. For information: www.wpra.com

Swim 0.5 K, Bike 20K and Run 5 K . Lake Van in Dexter.

For more information, call Larry at 575.734.5415 or www.milkmantriathlon.com

The Country’s best fiddle players will entertain attendees with some fantastic music while competing for $20,000 in available prize money during the competition on June 6 at 400 N. Main St. The festival will feature local talent as well as musicians from far and wide. 2013 competitors came from Pennsylvania, Washington, and Arkansas – as well as Texas and New Mexico. Multiple stages will be set up in the Festival Area for great toetapping music. Also featured is our 2nd Annual BBQ Contest with $8,000 available in prize money. The BBQ Contest will begin early Saturday morning. The aroma of smoked meats and savory BBQ sauce will once again permeate the air. The teams of chefs will be more than willing to share their secrets and techniques and are sure to have great hints for your summer backyard BBQ’ing.

For information:fiddlegriddle.com and info@mainstreetroswell.org

The SCIFI/FANTASY Shoot-Out is the only filmmaking festival dedicated to bringing artist’s visions from “script to screen” in one week. The festival captures the essence of filmmaking, highlighting cutting edge digital media, which is revolutionizing the film industry. It provides a venue for independent SCIFI/FANTASY Filmmakers to get their films made.

More information at P.O. Box 3262 Roswell, New Mexico 88202, Phone: 624-7045, info@roswellfilmcon.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/RosConRISF

June 27-29

Smokin' On the Pecos KCBS New Mexico State BBQ Championship at the Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia. The Championship includes great entertainment: Cowboy Mounted Shooters, Wet N Wild Fun Ride, Trade/Craft Show, Bull Riding, Beer Garden and Live Music on both days. www.smokinonthepecos.us

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Calendar of Events July 4th Weekend Annual UFO Festival

July 4th

Free Veterans Barbecue

August

Roswell Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Showcase

For more information, call the Chamber office at 623.5695

August

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

For more information call 888-767-3378, online at www.UFOfestivalRoswell.com or on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RoswellUFOFestival

July 4th

20th Annual Loveless Alien Chase

Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, 912 N Main Street. 10K run/walk and 5K run/walk.

For further information contact Bob Edwards at 317-6836 and register at www.active.com

July 4th

The Roswell Sertoma Mike Satterfield Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza

At the Roswell Elks Lodge 969 on N. Montana.

More information at 575-622-1560 or on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/Elkslodge969roswell

July 16-19

New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games

To sign up and more information check www.nmseniorolympics.org

July 26

Benise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Night of Fire

of Roswell at Cielo Grande Complex For more information contact 575-3175776 or 575-420-8796 or sign up at http://www.relayforlife.org

August

Annual Juried Art Show Exhibition

at the Roswell Museum and Art Center 100 W 11th Street of the Roswell Fine Arts League and the New Mexico Miniature Arts Society. For more information call 575-622-4985 or 575-624-6744 ext.10 www.rfal.org

August

at Cielo Grande Recreation Area Free to the public For more information, call 624-6720

At the Pearson auditorium For tickets and information check www.roswellsymphony.org

New Mexico Annual Championship Ranch Rodeo All competing ranches are from New Mexico. Contestants are every day working cowboys and the events are geared around daily duties required on ranches.

At the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Grounds, Bob Crosby Arena. For more information, call: 575-622-5580

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Calendar of Events August 15-16 MUD Sweat and Tears

September 5-6

Blues, Band and BBQ At Cielo Grande. For more information call 575-624-5528

September 6

September 13

Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament Annual Elks Supporting New Mexico Wounded Warriors At the NMMI Golf Course from 8 am-10 am. For more information call 575-627-9255

September 27-29 Annual Chile Cheese Festival

Two Runs: On August 15 Color Run and on August 16 Mud Run. More information www.facebook.com/RoswellMudSweatTears .

August/September

Roswell Community Little Theatre:

Dragonfly Festival Bitterlake National Wildlife Refuge The Festival is a FREE event! Remember, you must reserve space to take part in the Dragonfly Tours. They will begin taking reservations at 575-625-4011 early August.

For information call 575-625-4011 or check their webpage www.friendsofbitterlake.com

September

Annual Pinatafest Family fun Food vendors and a Mariachi Mass on the Always Patsy Cline Directed by Dallas Pollei, Aug. 29, 20, 31, Sept. 5,6,7, 12, 13, 14.

More information www.roswelltheatre.com

Events ranging from ristra workshops and bus tours to Leprino Foods, “The World’s Largest Mozzarella Cheese Plant,” along with family fun and entertainment, arts and crafts, and a Farmers and Gardeners Market.

For more information call 575-420-5718 or www.mainstreetroswell.com

October

Eastern New Mexico State Fair

September

Turtle Marathon ½ Marathon and 5 K run/walk at Cahoon Park, Parks and Recreation Office 1101 W. Fourth Street.

For more information or to register, contact Bob Edwards 317-6836

September

Annual Roswell Symphony Orchestra Labor Days Pops Concert At the Spring River Park & Zoo, 1306 E. College. Free to the public. Petting Zoo for the children.

For more information, call 575-623-5882

Court House steps on Sunday morning.

Court House Lawn, Main and 5th Street.

For more information, call 575-624-6720 or 575-624-0889

Fairgrounds, SE Main Street, Roswell, NM, 22 counties participate in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Parade. Carneval, Livestock 4-H, FFA, Livestock Entries, many vendors, live entertainment, Rodeos = Fun Time! Monday through Saturday.

For more information, call the fairgrounds, at 575-623-9411. See the online fair book at www.enmsf.com

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Calendar of Events October 9-12

10th Annual Roswell Jazz Festival

November

Annual Kiwanis All Civic Club Luncheon at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, 912 N Main Street.

For more information, call (575) 624.2059

December

30th Rio Pecos Medical Association Annual Reindeer Run

or www.seeroswell.org

November

Annual Bruce Ritter Memorial Run Friday through Sunday www.roswelljazzfestival.org call 575-622-0875 or 575-840-7723

November

Roswell Community Little Theatre: “Arsenic and Old Lace”

(Formerly Pecos Valley Roundup). 20K Run, 10K Run & Walk, 2-Mile Run & Walk at Cahoon Park, Parks and Recreation Office, 1101 W. Fourth Street.

For more information, call: Bob Edwards 317-6836 or (575) 624-6720 or register at www.active.com

(A Benefit for Project Lend-A-Hand) 10 K run/walk and a 2-mile run/walk.

For more information call Bob Edwards at 317-6836 or 624-6720 or sign up at www.active.com .

December

Annual Electric Light Christmas Parade This event will be held on Main Street.

November

directed by Edie Stevens, November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 www.roswelltheatre.com

Annual Christmas Fantasy Arts & Crafts Show

For more information, call: 575-420.5718 or email: info@mainstreetroswell.org

November

33rd Annual Pecos Valley Potters

Guild Art Fair will be held at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, 912 N Main Street. For more information, call: 575-624-0257 or www.roswellpottersartsale.org

December

Roswell Chamber of Commerce New Year's Gala

at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, 912 N. Main Street.

For more information, call: 575-622-0985

For more information call the Chamber Office at 623-5695

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Calendar of Events

2015!

February

Annual Pecos Valley Stampede

March

Roswell Community Little Theatre “The Lion in Winter”,

January

Roswell Community Little Theatre: “Dracula” 10 k and 2 m run for more information call 624-6720

February

Directed by Michael Christopher, January 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.

For more information http://www.roswelltheatre.com and on their Facebook Page.

Annual All Saints Catholic School Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance

March

February

Annual Free Valentine's Day Giveaways for the community For more information, webpage http://allsaintsmardigras.com

February/March

Delivery to cancer patients, elderly and hospitals.

For more information contact Johnny Gonzales 624-7579

February

Annual Baby Boomer Business Expo with information, opportunities and entertainment at the Civic Center. More information via barbara@plan-itproduction.com or www.facebook.com/roswellbabyboomer

directed by Lynetta Zuber March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29. More information http://www.roswelltheatre.com and on their Facebook Page

Annual Senior Olympics Registration at the Roswell Adult Center 807 N. Missouri.

For more information call 624-6718

March

Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center All proceeds go to help Roswell youth activities.

More information at www.facebook.com/ckiroswellchapter

Annual “Denim and Diamonds” The Historical Foundation for Southeast New Mexico Presents Denim & Diamonds featuring dinner and dance.

At the Roswell Convention and Civic Center.

For more information call 622-1176

For more events and updates contact the Roswell Chamber of Commerce 131 W. 2nd Street (877)849-7679 or (575) 623-5695 www.roswellnm.org Due to unforseen circumstances during the year, location or date changes may occur.

We recommend to confirm the events before attending.

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Worship Directory Apostolic

Apostolic Bible Church 2529 W. Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625.8779 Apostolic Faith Trinity Church 17th and Washington Avenue . . . . 622.5197

New Life Apostolic Church 1800 W. Bland Street . . . . . . . . . . 622.2989

Assemblies of God

Bethel Assembly of God 400 S. Michigan Avenue . . . . . . . 625.2535 First Assembly of God 1224 W. Country Club Road . . . . 622.2171

First Spanish Assembly of God Templo La Hermosa 1305 S. Garden Avenue . . . . . . . . 625.0885

First Baptist Church 500 N. Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . 623.2640

Trinidad Community Baptist Church 1707 W. Juniper Street . . . . . . . . . 622.2762

First Baptist Church – Dexter 101 W. 3rd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734.5673

Ware Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 900 E. Deming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.0546

First Baptist Church – Hagerman 211 N. Cambridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 752.3548

Galilee Baptist Church 513 E. Matthews Street . . . . . . . . 662.8534 Highland Baptist Church 2001 S. Lea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.9980

Iglesia Bautista El Calvario 600 E. Tilden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.8135

Midway Baptist Church – Dexter 134 Yakima Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347.2909 Morning Star Baptist Church 1513 Mulberry Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Midway Assembly of God Church 63 Yakima Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347.5309

Mountain View Baptist Church 206 E. Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.1019

Templo Bethel Assembly of God 221. E. Jefferson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.6852

Pecos Valley Baptist Association 337 E. 6th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.1312

Roswell Gospel Assembly of God 429 Brasher Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.2182

Baha’i

Orthodox Baha’I Faith 3111 Futura Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.5729

Baptist

Berrendo Baptist Church 400 W. Berrendo Road . . . . . . . . . 622.1372

Bethel Baptist Church N. Garden & E. Country Club Rd 622.8182 Bykota Baptist Church 2106 W. Pine Lodge Road . . . . . . 622.3399

Calvary Baptist Church 1009 W. Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.2553

Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church 700 E. Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.0292 Primera Baptist Church 417 E. Wildy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.5420 Primera Iglesia Bautista of Dexter 388 S. Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roswell Baptist Temple 700 E. Berrendo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.6114

South Manor Baptist Church 1905 S. Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.6072

Spanish Calvary Baptist Church 600 E. Tilden Street . . . . . . . . . . . 623.8135

Tabernacle Baptist Church 115 W. 11th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.7912 The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 1220 Johnson Street . . . . . . . . . . . 623.6484

Victory Baptist Church 1601 W. McGaffey . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.0114

Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1400 N. Washington Avenue . . . . 840.1144

Catholic

Assumption Catholic Church 2808 N. Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.9895

Immaculate Conception Parish Dexter 400 W. 6th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734.5478 St. John’s Catholic Church 506 S. Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.3531 St. Peter’s Catholic Church 805 S. Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.5092

Christian Science

First Church of Christ Scientist 101 S. Lea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.3357

Church of Christ

Church of Christ 1500 S. Elm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.4675 Church of Christ 1512 S. Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.4426 Church of Christ 700 W. Country Club Road . . . . . 622.1350 Church of Christ 2807 W. Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.5562 Church of Christ 200 S. Union, Suite C. . . . . . . . . . 347.2628 Eastside Church of Christ – Dexter 301 E. 2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734.5855

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Worship Directory Pentecostal

Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Jesus Christ 1721 N. Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.2728

Apostolic Bible Church 2529 W. Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625.8779

Apostolic Family Worship Center 1103 N. Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.2258 First United Pentecostal Church 602 S. Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . 347.2514 God’s Messenger 3303 W. Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625.0190 House of Prayer 412 E. Matthews . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746.6699

Iglesia De Dios 317 E. Wildy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.6596

Life Ministries Foursquare Church 409 W. 16th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.3383

First Presbyterian Church – Hagerman 310 N. Cambridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 743.5797

New Life Apostolic Church 1800 N. Bland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.2989

Westminster Presbyterian Church 2801 W. 4th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.2801

New Apostolic Church 813 N. Richardson, Suite A. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trinity Apostolic Faith 611 W. 17th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.1910

Iglesia Presbiteriana Hispana 300 N. Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.0756

Seventh-Day Adventist

Trinity House of Praise Pentecostal Church of God 510 S. Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.2710

Beulah Seventh-Day Adventist Church 106 S. Michigan Avenue . . . . . . . 243.6203

Presbyterian

Roswell English Seventh-Day Adventist Jaffa and S. Union . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.4636

First Presbyterian Church 400 W. 3rd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.4910

Iglesia Adventisla Del 7 Dia 500 S. Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910.6527

First Presbyterian Church – Dexter 201 W. Fifth Street . . . . . . . . . . . . 734.5797

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Travel Tips in the Area

New Mexico from Africa. According to their guards, the POW's loved it here after almost starving to death in the wilderness beauty of Southeast New Mexico. In only a desert of Africa. They worked the land, helped with concouple hours, you can enjoy hikes in our national parks, struction and had more freedom than any other POW's. have fun at our lakes, visit amazing galleries, parks and You can still see reminders of their presence. In Artesia, museums, historic towns you heard about since you were the POW’s crafted the windows in the Presbyterian a little kid, enjoy concerts and historic reenactments and Church. so much more. Here is a little sample, for more informaDexter is home to the Dexter Fish Hatchery and Techtion and details, visit us at the Chamber on 131 W. Second Street or at the Roswell Visitors Center, located inside of nology Center, which is dedicated to advancing fish culthe Convention and Civic Center on 912 N Main and ture techniques for imperiled fishes of the American Southeast. “like” us on Facebook. oswell is ideally located in the foothills of the south-

R ern end of the Rocky Mountains, in the midst of the

South of Roswell:

- Dexter/Hagerman

Lake Van, just east of Dexter and the site for the Milkman Triathlon, has a nice camping, RV area, a restaurant and a swimming pool.

Closest to us is the small community of Dexter, a down-to-earth farming and ranch community. You can - Artesia reach it on the “Old Dexter Highway” (NM2), which With the expansion of the railroad, a small settlement began as a stagecoach stop. In WWII Roswell and Artesia housed the famous German Rommel African Corps, started in the 1880's and with it a post office, who's fawho were sent as prisoner of war directly to Southeast mous Master was a lady: Sally Chisum Stegman, the niece of Cattle Baron John Chisum, which legend says Billythe-Kid loved dearly. For a short time the settlement had the name Stegman, before they changed it into Artesia, because of the vast artesian wells... from water wells to oil wells the discovery of oil and gas completely changed this vibrant community.

The first impression you get when you drive in to town is the impressive Navajo Refinery on the East Side of Main Street. It is the United State's largest refinery and on top of bringing economic wealth to southeast New Mexico since the first production in 1939, is one of the great benefactor to the community, for local charities and the youth.

During football season the entire town turns orange... the colors of their high school team the “Artesia Bulldogs”.

Historic Walking Tour • Peter Hurd Mural • History in Bronze Collection

1-800-658-6251

ArtesiaChamber.com

The most charming aspect in the town is the intact Main Street community with wonderful unique boutiques and shops.

Besides Oil and small businesses, the town is home to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); the guarded compound is a city in it self.

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Artesia is also very proud of its art community. From theater to the newest State-of-the-art Library which hosts the dramatic piece of New Mexico's famous painter Peter Hurd, a large mural whose title is: “The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare For It” and was purchased by a local family for the library.

Carlsbad

Carlsbad offers many fun activities. First and foremost of course is the beautiful Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The caverns might not be the largest in the United States, but they are known to be the most beautiful. If you are good on foot, we highly recommend walking down the steep 1¼-mile (2 km) descent equivalent to about 79 stories from the cave entrance to the Big Room. You can walk alone with an audio guide which you rent at the entrance or request a ranger guided tour. An elevator is available. For advanced reservations, call 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.

Travel Tips in the Area

drive, it takes you back in time. Lincoln, New Mexico is right in its center where the museum (former Lincoln Courthouse and Jail) features a great exhibit. It was here that Billy-the-Kid made his famous escape.

Nobody can tell today, that a war took place here (The Lincoln County War). Names as Tunstall, William Bonney alias “Billy-the-Kid”, Dolan are now only part of lore and Hollywood's movies.... until you visit and talk to the locals in Lincoln...

Every season has it's own beauty, from peaceful winter, to the budding of spring, active summer and colorful fall.

Ruidoso

The beautiful town of Ruidoso lies high above Roswell on the gorgeous southern end of the Rockies. In every season it is a great place to visit. In the heat of the Brantley Lake State Park is located between Artesia summer, it's cool weather and of course in winter it offers and Carlsbad. This southern desert park is a refreshing ski slopes - Ski Apache offers the best warm-weather place to boat, fish, picnic and camp. For more informa- powder skiing in the world with snowmaking on 33% of tion go to www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/brantley- the mountain. Open Thanksgiving through Easter. There are two casino’s (Inn of the Mountain Gods and Billylakestatepark.html the-Kid).

Lake Carlsbad's Beach Park is great for water sports Racing in the Ruidoso Downs has had a long tradiand other events. www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com tion. It is the only horse track in the United States and Europe that has a separate quarter horse straightaway and West of Roswell: oval thoroughbred tracks giving our spectators a unique - Lincoln venue. Nestled in the cool pines of Lincoln County, the A short road trip to one of New Mexico's most gor- track offers world class racing in a down home environgeous historical treasures takes you to Lincoln. Driving ment. During the live racing season spectators are treated through the valley, which is very astutely called "Bonito to 9-13 races most Fridays thru Mondays.

Valley" with the little Bonito Creek running along your -

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Useful Numbers General Information

City of Roswell Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6700 Roswell Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.5695 Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.0889 Chaves County Development Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.1975 Roswell Convention & Civic Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6860 Roswell Visitor’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.7704 Roswell Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.9411 Roswell Job Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347.7440 Roswell Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.5882 Roswell Community Little Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.1337

Emergency/Assistance

Emergency Ambulance, Fire, Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Non-Emergency: Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.0113 Non-Emergency: Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6800 Non-Emergency: Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6770 Sheriff’s Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6500 State Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.7200 FBI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.6001 Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.4370 Crisis Line (24-hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.1480 Roswell Refuge for Battered Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.8361 Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.0166 Protective Services Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6071 National Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.222.1222

Youth Organizations and Centers

Roswell Boys & Girls Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.3196 Yucca Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6719 Big Brothers & Big Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.2227 Boy Scouts of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.3461 Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.594.5677 Teen Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.0811

Services

Roswell Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6722 Roswell Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.8950

City Services and Utilites

PNM (Gas Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950.1997 Xcel Energy (Electricity & Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.895.4999 Qwest Communications (Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.244.1111 Water & Sewer Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6711 Cable One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.2542 Planning & Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637.6223

Education

Public Transportation

Pecos Trails Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6766 TNM & O Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.2510 Sunshine Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910.3400

Eastern New Mexico University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.7000 New Mexico Military Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.6250 Roswell Independent School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.2500 Valley Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.1500 Gateway Christian School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.9710 All Saints Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627.5744 New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347.3582 Roswell Job Corps Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347.5420

Air Services

Library

American Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.433.7300

Roswell Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.7101

Human Resources

Post Office

Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625.3000 Social Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.0091 Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.2138 Legal Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.9669 NM Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6050 HUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.0881 Saferide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.763.0208

Licenses

Driver’s Licenses & Vehicle Registration Department of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6062 Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637.6286 Business Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637.6208 Hunting & Fishing Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6135

Downtown Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.275.8777 USPS Contract Station Outsource Connection . . . . . . . . . 624.2220

Tax Information

Taxation & Revenue Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6065

Senior Citizens

Joy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.4866 R.S.V.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.3960 Senior Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623.2311 NM Senior Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6718 Roswell Adult Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.6718 Social Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622.2667

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A & W Auto Glass Repair & Replacement . . . . . 29

Advertiser’s Index

La Quinta Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

American Realty & Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lovelace Health Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Artesia Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Peachtree Retirement Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art . . . . . . 47

Ballard Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

New Mexico Bank & Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Pecos Valley Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bullock's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Peppers Grill & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

C&J Drugstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Pro Active Hearing, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Brent’s Eyewear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Carmine’s Italian Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Pioneer Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Re/Max of Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cattleman’s Southwest Steak & Seafood . . . . . . 38

Roswell Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

City of Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Roswell Museum and Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copy Rite Printing and Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Schenck Nursery & Landscape Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 12

Century 21 Home Planning . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

Cozy Cowboy Rentals, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center . . . . . . . . . 25 Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell . . . . . . 21

Roswell Daily Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roswell Seed Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Spitzer Auto Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sun County Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Gallery Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Frontier Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tinnie Mercantile Store & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Gateway Christian School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

White Mattress Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Gallery Indian Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ginsberg Music Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

UFO Festival Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Glenn's Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Graves Farm and Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Hampton Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Historical Center for SE New Mexico. . . . . . . . . 17

Inn of the Mountain Gods . . . . . Inside Front Cover

J.P. Stone Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Keep Roswell Beautiful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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