Convention center renovation, expansion

As the project to renovate and expand the Roswell Convention and Civic Center gets underway in late 2017 and continues into 2018, City of Roswell officials will also be reviewing the options for how the facility is managed and operated.

With the exception ...

Ruffles and Rust Expo

Ruffles and Rust Expo is a place to find hand crafted items, home décor, boutique fashions, and so much more! A shopping experience you won't soon forget! 

Join us Saturday September 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Roswell Conve...

16th Annual ENMU Roswell Foundation Banquet

You're invited! The 16th Annual ENMU Roswell Foundation Banquet will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center.

The foundation will honor Ray Willis as well as the Roswell Livestock &...

Wilson-Cobb History/Genealogy Library Annual Workshop

Save the date for the Wilson-Cobb History & Genealogy Library Annual Workshop! Solving Family History Mysteries, with Lisa Louise Cooke, will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center!

Lisa Louise Cooke, owne...

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Cardiac-arrest patient meets her rescuers

A cardiac-arrest patient who was revived through the efforts of RFD emergency medical technicians got to meet her rescuers, along with other emergency workers who played a role in saving her life during the incident.

Denise Dwyer called 911 from her home 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 ...

Convention center renovation, expansion

As the project to renovate and expand the Roswell Convention and Civic Center gets underway in late 2017 and continues into 2018, City of Roswell officials will also be reviewing the options for how the facility is managed and operated.

With the exception ...

McGaffey Street improvements underway

Work is underway on a West McGaffey Street project that will resurface about nine blocks of the roadway and improve pedestrian-area intersection access for people with disabilities.

The first phase of the city-funded $597,000 project between Union and Rich...

Air center improvements continuing with major project

Work is underway to install a new roof on the large hangar used by Dean Baldwin Painting at the Roswell International Air Center. The new roof is replacing one that suffered from leaks and hampered the company’s production at times.

The estimated $4 millio...

Roswell Community Video Tour

To learn more about what Roswell offers, please click on the link below to watch the video tour showcasing the local community.

North Union Avenue project moves to next step

The project to resurface North Union Avenue between Second and Eighth streets enters a new phase Sept. 11 as crews begin milling (removing three inches of existing pavement) and placing new pavement on the side streets followed by carrying out the same wo...

Outstanding Citizen Award

The Outstanding Citizen Award recognizes and honors individuals who strive toward the highest level of professional accomplishments and community volunteerism. Anyone who excels in his or her chosen profession, has devoted significant time and energy to i...

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...

Senior Day at the ENMSF

Eastern New Mexico State
Fair, Roswell Adult & Recreation Center, NM Senior Olympics and RSVP areproud to sponsor FREE Senior Day at the ENMSTF – Weds. Oct. 4  1pm-4:00pm.  There will be Free
Parking  and Free A...

Golf course pro to continue in management role

The PGA golf pro who has been managing Roswell’s Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River for the last five years will continue as the manager for all operations of the city-owned public course. The Roswell City Council Aug. 10 unanimously approved an agre...

'Call me Bowie': Zoo’s new fish water feature has a name

The new fish water feature at the Spring River Park and Zoo now has a name, thanks to a 6-year-old first-grader at Dexter Elementary School. The fish’s name of Bowie was the idea of Zeenah Sedillo Dixon.

Zeenah’s name suggestion was one of more than 30 ent...

Youth basketball registration in September

Registration for youth basketball at the Roswell Adult and Recreation Center with take place Sept. 1-30 for boys and girls ages 5-8. The games will begin shortly thereafter. 

The child must be of the required age by Dec. 31. First-time players wil...

Man injured in shooting

A 24-year-old man was injured Sept. 20 in a shooting that occurred in the south part of the city. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Roswell Police Department investigators are asking anyone who saw or heard anything potentiall...

Motorcyclist killed in high-speed wreck

A motorcyclist who died in an accident in south Roswell Sept. 11 was traveling about 180 mph or more when the accident occurred, the Roswell Police Department’s investigation has determined. Investigators also believe the motorcycle may have bee...

Evidence-tampering, witness-intimidation suspect in murder case surrenders

A Roswell man charged with tampering with evidence and intimidation of a witness in connection with the early-August murder of a local woman inside a hotel room turned himself in to authorities Aug. 25.

Frank Moss, 29, surrendered at Magistrate Court about...

Murder suspect arrested soon after warrant issued

Roswell murder suspect Jeremy Hawkins (pictured) was arrested Aug. 19 in Albuquerque. He is accused of fatally shooting a local woman during an argument in early August inside a hotel room in north Roswell.

Roswell Police Department detectives filed a crim...

Make sure safety is a priority in new school year

The beginning of a new school year means new adventures for many children: new friends to meet, new teachers to get used to, new academic subjects to learn and master, and for some students, new school buildings to figure out. With all this facing local k...

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 ...

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 crime in the...

Major renovation underway at planetarium

A major renovation of the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium at the Roswell Museum and Art Center is underway, requiring the planetarium to be closed for at least August and September as significant improvements are put in place to enhance the programs present...

Teens, let your voice be heard! VOTE for the best teen books

2017 Teens’ Top Ten voting is finally open! Now through Oct 14^th, teens (and only teens!) are able to vote for their favorite titles amongst the 26 nominees. The voting site is hosted again this year by DOGObooks. Encourage your teens to read and vote for...

Seeking Donations

The Roswell Public Library is seeking donations for upcoming crafts and other programs, now through October 13, 2017.

Old or broken toys

- stuffed animals

- plastic figures

Please see the Children's Librarian to drop off your donations.

We ap...

Roswell Public Library Named One of the Winners in a National Display Contest

Roswell Public Library Named One of the Winners in aNational Display Contest - 15 Schools, Libraries and Bookstores Win 2017 Children’s Book Week Contest

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 In celebration of the 98th anniversary of Children’s Book Wee...

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