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Off-duty firefighter rescues men from burning cargo truck

An off-duty Roswell firefighter was in the right place at the right time to take action June 30 to rescue two men inside a cargo truck that had burst into flames after being hit from behind by a pickup truck.

Firefighter Carlos Garcia (pictured), who has b...

Hot vehicles pose danger to children

With hot spring and summer temperatures having arrived, parents and other child caregivers must raise their awareness of the importance of never leaving children inside unattended vehicles. The temperature inside a parked vehicle can quickly reach lethal ...

Improvements taking place on section of North Union Avenue

An approximately three-month project (beginning July 24) will put a fresh road surface on North Union Avenue between Second and Eighth streets. The project will also improve sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb ramps and driveways, and sidewalk access for t...

Public meeting set for ADA plan update

The City of Roswell will hold a public meeting Aug. 1 regarding a 2017 update to its Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan.

The meeting is a chance for the public to learn more about the plan and provide comments or recommendations for ADA-re...

Outstanding Citizen Award

The Outstanding Citizen Award recognizes and honors individuals who strive toward the highest level of professional accomplishments. Anyone who excels in their chosen profession, has devoted significant time and energy to improve the community’s...

Program offered to encourage removal of dilapidated buildings

The City of Roswell is conducting its “Clean and Safe” program that offers local property owners free disposal (other than a $5 permit fee) of materials from the demolition and removal of condemned and dilapidated structures in the cit...

Emergency-notification system serving city, county

Citizens in Roswell and throughout Chaves County are encouraged to sign up for notifications from the city and county that will warn, inform and instruct residents during severe weather and emergency situations. 

People can select one or more mean...

Roswell Recreation Football Camp set for July 24-27. Open to ages 7-14.

Roswell Recreation with James Edwards will be hosting a youth football camp. July 24-27th.  Cost is $31.50.  It runs from 8:30am-11:30am and is open to ages 6-14.
Call 624-6719 for more info.

Registration for youth volleyball league now open

The Roswell Adult and Recreation Center is holding registration for its Youth Coed Volleyball League for boys and girls ages 7-12. Registration cost is $35 (plus tax) per player and is open through July 31. Matches will be played at Calvary Baptist Church...

Zoo initiates earlier daily opening

Beginning Memorial Day, May 26, people will be able to visit the Spring River Park and Zoo an hour earlier than in the past. The free-admission zoo will open at 9 a.m. each of its weekly six days of operation.

Opening an hour earlier will offer visitors ad...

Charges filed regarding fatal crash

A Roswell man has been charged in connection with a May 2015 five-vehicle crash in downtown Roswell that resulted in the death of a local woman. The man is accused of driving under the influence of a prescription drug when he allegedly caused the crash.

Or...

Hot vehicles pose danger to children

With hot spring and summer temperatures having arrived, parents and other child caregivers must raise their awareness of the importance of never leaving children inside unattended vehicles. The temperature inside a parked vehicle can quickly reach lethal ...

Buried murder victim identified

A woman’s body found two weeks ago buried outside a house in south Roswell has been identified as that of Ambra Lynn Taylor, whom is believed to have been murdered.

Roswell Police Department investigators were able to make the identification based on tatto...

RPD's Annual Report available

Top-level crimes, as classified by the FBI, decreased for a second straight year in Roswell in 2016. The overall decline (11.5 percent) in Part I crimes (murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson) within the city comes ...

RPD is hiring!

The Roswell Police Department is now hiring! We are eager to add to the department those who share our commitment to making a positive difference by protecting and serving this community. RPD welcomes anyone ready to become part of our team of professiona...

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 cri...

Summer Reading Program Survey

Please  fill out an online survey (or stop by the library for a paper one) to  let us know how you enjoyed the Summer Reading Program! Surveys will not  only let us know what types of programs you liked or would like to see, &am...

Staff Picks for Summer Reading

The Library staff has assembled reading lists for all ages, including titles in spanish. Follow the link to see the downloadable PDFs at the bottom of the page.

http://roswell-nm.gov/418/Summer-Reading-Program

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