Summer Reading Program 2020

Participants will be able to track their reading and earn badges online using either a smartphone or computer. Participants will earn prizes for reaching specific reading goals, however, prizes unfortunately will not be given until the library reopens. Pa...

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Community Video Tour

Roswell is home to 48,754 people (as of 2015) and centrally located in the Pecos Valley, nestled below the most southern outskirts of the Rocky Mountains, and serves as the hub of Southeastern New Mexico. Watch the video tour and learn about Roswell.

City Performance Survey

This survey is an opportunity for Roswell residents and business owners to tell the city how it is doing in taking care of the needs of the community. All citizens are asked to contribute their thoughts by completing the survey.

Visitors Center

The Roswell Visitor Center, located at 426 N. Main Street, should be one of your first stops when visiting Roswell. You can obtain information about local and state attractions, events, maps and have a photo op with the resident alien.

Book an Event

Speak with a helpful staff member and reserve your date today! Call 575-624-6860 or click below for more information.

View Our Facility

The Roswell Convention and Civic Center can accommodate all varieties of events such as conventions, meetings, banquets, trade shows, festivals, weddings and much more.

Kids Zone

Check out our Kids Zone and get the whole family involved in preparing for an accident or emergency.

RFD in the Community

Learn about how the Roswell Fire Department gets involved in the community.

New Mexico Museum & Historic Site Pass

The Department of Cultural Affairs' FamilyPass, a partnership with local libraries, provides free admission (up to 6 people) to 15 state museums and historic sites.

Roswell Daily Record

Digital copies of the Roswell Daily Record are now available online. Access back issues through NewspaperArchive.com. Users can search through specific issues of the Daily Record or use a keyword search. Browse as a guest or create your own free account.

Books Again

Operated by the Friends of the Roswell Public Library, Books Again, is a used bookstore that offers books for at least 75% off the original cover price. There are new sale items every month.

Robert H. Goddard Planetarium

Opened in 1969 the planetarium offers family-friendly programming and special events throughout the year.

Museum Magazine - Winter 2019

Get information on Winter 2019 exhibits, events and classes. The magazine is full of amazing arts and activities for children, adults and families.

Recreation Centers Combined

The Roswell Adult Center and the Yucca Recreation Center have joined forces and is now called the Roswell Recreation Center. The center is located at 807 N. Missouri Ave and provides programming for all ages.

Time 'Fore' Kids Golf Program

Kids golf for FREE at Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River with an accompanying paying adult. Open to ages 14 years and under, Monday - Sunday through after 1 pm

Follow Us on Facebook

Find our page on Facebook @RoswellParksandRec. Keep up with recent events, updates and everything going on with the department. Like and share our page.

Community Outreach

Positive police-public relationships help us all work together for a better community.

Join the Force

Are you ready to protect and serve the community?

Maintaining High Standards

• Code of Ethics (PDF)
• Canons of Police Ethics (PDF)

New Facility Management Company

Spectra the new management company for the Roswell Convention Center is now hiring for an Event Manager and part-time positions.  Please contact Event Director Josea Wilcoxen at josea_wilcoxen@comcastspectacor.com 

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Hot vehicles quickly create danger to children

With temperatures in the 90s many days and at times approaching triple digits in Roswell and other areas of southeast New Mexico, this is the time of year when it is critically important for everyone to be well aware of the danger hot vehicles pose to you...

Sprinkler systems, fire alarms key to fire suppression

A fire at a local commercial building demonstrated the importance of such buildings having and maintaining properly-functioning fire-suppression sprinkler systems, as well as fire alarms that provide immediate notification to the fire department.

The Roswe...

Be aware of threat of carbon monoxide

Every year nationwide, an average of 20,000 to 30,000 people are sickened by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 500 people die from such poisoning, many in their own homes.

High concentrations of carbon monoxide can kill in less than fi...

Survey seeks input on performance of city departments

The City of Roswell would like to know how well its various departments are responding to the needs of the citizens. A City Performance Survey has been set up online for residents to answer some general questions and offer input about city services. This ...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Water Maintenance and Transmission Department always ready to adapt to changing needs and priorities to keep water flowing to Roswell residents 

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer

Making sure water can reach the...

City Budget Presentation

City manager Joe Neeb presented the preliminary budget proposal for Fiscal Year 20-21 to the Roswell City Council June 2. You can learn more by using the following links:

View the video of the June 2 presentation to City Council

View the PDF of the city man...

City plans virtual public forums

Virtual public forums have been planned to help keep Roswell’s citizens and their city administration connected in this continuing time of limited in-person gatherings.

Using the online service GoToMeeting, the city is holding these virtual publi...

Online store offers Roswell’s special brand

The uniqueness of Roswell’s special brand – some have called it out of this world – is now available to people worldwide through the city’s new online store.

From T-shirts to mugs to postcards to pins, magnets and pe...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Safety manager strives to keep city workers safe by providing proper training and procedures

By Todd Wildermuth,  City of Roswell Public Information Officer

When Kathy Louer owned an occupational medical clinic, she often saw firs...

State working with local entities to address pandemic’s tourism-related impacts

Three City of Roswell representatives are part of statewide tourism-industry task forces that have been formed to collect and analyze economic-impact information, share best practices and evaluate recovery tactics in response to COVID-19. The goal of this...

Regulations reminder: Weeds and yard sales

Spring and summer bring warmer weather, and warmer weather brings the emergence of a variety of vegetation. Unfortunately, that can include unwanted weeds. Meanwhile, spring and summer make up yard-sale season and the appearance of yard-sale signs that co...

Online option offered to report areas in need of litter cleanup

Keep Roswell Beautiful and the City of Roswell’s Community Development Department are working to keep the community looking good and would like the public’s help in reporting public areas that are in need of a cleanup to remove litter ...

Citizens can share concerns with city through online FixIT Form

Have you recently come across a significant pothole on a city street? Did a property overgrown with weeds catch your eye? Do you know of a vehicle that appears to have been abandoned and remains sitting on public property? The City of Roswell wants to kno...

Hot vehicles quickly create danger to children

With temperatures in the 90s many days and at times approaching triple digits in Roswell and other areas of southeast New Mexico, this is the time of year when it is critically important for everyone to be well aware of the danger hot vehicles pose to you...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Roswell Police Department works to meet recruiting and retention challenges in hopes of filling and maintaining its officer roster

By Todd Wildermuth, RPD Public Information Officer

As the officers of the Roswell Police Department meet the challeng...

FBI offers reward in Roswell homicide case

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Female RPD members find success as they serve the community in challenging and rewarding roles

The Roswell Police Department is home to a roster full of dedicated officers, detectives and supervisors at various levels, as well as civilian employees serving...

Operators of motorized bicycles must meet legal requirements

The Roswell Police Department’s Traffic Division would like to inform and remind local residents who ride around town on bicycles that have been modified by the additions of gas-powered engines that there are laws that must be adhered to regarding these m...

Explorer program offers firsthand experience in law enforcement for young men and women

Young men and women with an interest in possibly pursuing a career in law enforcement or a related field of the criminal justice system can get a personal education and experience regarding what it’s like to be a police officer by taking part in...

Free service checks up on residents who live alone

The Good Morning Call program was instituted by the Roswell Police Department to provide a daily telephone call to individuals who live alone and want the reassurance of knowing they will be contacted each day to make sure they are okay. The service is fr...

Angel Program reaching out to drug addicts

The Roswell Police Department formally introduced the Roswell Angel Program in January 2018. 

WHAT: The Angel Program offers a means by which the Roswell Police Department and its partner agencies in this effort – the Chaves County Sheriff’s Offic...

Protecting yourself against scams

The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division would like to offer the public these tips regarding telephone and email scams:

• Entities providing services to you, such as government agencies, will never call or email you and request payment ...

Keeping you and your vehicle safe and secure

The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division would like to offer the public these vehicle security and safety tips:

Taking precautions to protect financial-account information

The Roswell Police Department urges citizens to be aware of the threat of debit- and credit-card “skimming” and take precautions to prevent becoming a victim of these criminals who often use deceptive technology to steal card information in order to illeg...

Take steps to protect property and be aware of suspicious activity

Roswell's citizens play a key role in helping prevent crime in the community and making their neighborhoods safer places to live. The Roswell Police Department encourages citizens to be mindful of the simple steps they can take to help reduce crime in the...

Connect with the Library

Follow the Roswell Public Library on instagram @RPLnm for great book posts and other info about Library programs.

"Like" the Roswell Public Library on Facebook for the the latest news happening at your library.

Zoo pond to be closed during cleaning work

The pond at Spring River Zoo will be closed to the public for several months as it is drained and then cleaned of silt and any other materials that have collected on the bottom through the years. It is believed this is the first time in the pond&rsquo...