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 

Read on...

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...

Tree and shrub seedlings offered to residents

While the full slate of activities usually associated with the City of Roswell’s annual Arbor Day event will not be available this year, the Parks Department and Keep Roswell Beautiful have set up a way to get tree and shrub seedlings into the h...

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 ...

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 ...

Bridge replacement affects traffic on North Garden Avenue

A major bridge-replacement project will require the closure of a portion of North Garden Avenue beginning Monday (Jan. 27).

North Garden will be closed to through traffic from Cherry Street to Petro Drive. The North Garden bridge located south of Petro Dri...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Solid Waste Department works to keep Roswell clean and safe by providing services to collect, dispose of and recycle trash

The trash business isn’t what it used to be.  Years ago, two or three employees went into the alleys to dump heavy...

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...

Tree and shrub seedlings offered to residents

While the full slate of activities usually associated with the City of Roswell’s annual Arbor Day event will not be available this year, the Parks Department and Keep Roswell Beautiful have set up a way to get tree and shrub seedlings into the h...

RPD seeking to add K9 program focused on drug detection

With illicit drug activity linked to so many violent offenses and property crimes, the battle to take illegal drugs and those who deal in them off the streets is a high priority for the Roswell Police Department. As part of that effort, RPD is looking to ...

RPD honors it own at awards ceremony

RPD honored many of its members during an awards ceremony Feb. 27 at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. The ceremony recognized a variety of achievements and actions covering the last couple years.

RPD congratulates the following on their well-deserv...

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:

• Lock your car door anytime you are away from your car.
• With the changing of seasons, it is very tempting to start your car ...

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...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Zookeeper gets to live out her love for animals each day, caring for them and teaching the public about them

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer

Andrea Cole enjoys coming to work each day. She has had a love for animals since she ...