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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.

RFD in the Community

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

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.

Maintaining High Standards

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

Zoo Memberships

Spring River Zoo memberships are now available. Visit our us at Roswell Connect to browse different membership options. 

RFD offers fire-safety reminders

The Roswell Fire Department asks everyone to please remember: 

• Use space heaters as directed by the instructions and keep away from combustibles.
• Do not use extension cords or “power strips” to supply power to space heaters.
• Never leave space heater...

City closures and schedule adjustments for Memorial Day holiday

City administration offices and certain other city facilities will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Some city services will have an adjusted schedule for that Monday or that week.

In addition to city offices, the Roswell Public Libr...

Lodgers’ Tax funding applications available online

Organizations putting on tourism-related events can find applications and other information about requesting City of Roswell Lodgers’ Tax funding online at the city website.

Lodgers’ tax is a 5-percent tax paid by customers of hotels, m...

City seeking applicants for various boards and commissions

The City of Roswell is looking for citizens to serve the community by applying to fill one of multiple vacancies on its boards and commissions. The members of these boards and commissions are appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the City ...

Sewer line reconstruction impacts section of North Garden Avenue

The reconstruction of a main sewer line underneath a section of North Garden Avenue is scheduled to begin Monday, April 25. The project will require North Garden from just north of East Fourth Street to just south of the Spring River bridge (which is sout...

Section of West McGaffey to get new sidewalks, paving

A project that will install sidewalks and new street paving on a section of West McGaffey Street is scheduled to begin Monday, April 18. The project between South Union and South Wyoming avenues is scheduled to take about three months.

The contractor will ...

Check out the 2022 Summer Guide!

The City of Roswell's 2022 Summer Guide is available to check out all the programs, classes and other activities that will be taking place at city facilities this summer! There's something for everyone, including programming at the Roswe...

2022 UFO Festival tickets on sale

This year’s UFO Festival has a special significance as 2022 is the 75^th anniversary of the Roswell Incident, which some believe was an encounter with aliens that crash-landed on a ranch northwest of Roswell. The Air Force simply called it a weath...

Midland headlines main concert event at UFO Festival

After entering the national country music scene by being named the best New Vocal Group of the Year at the 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards, Midland has seen its popularity continue to climb. Now Midland will bring its music to Southeast New Mexico as...

UFO Festival offers vendor, sponsor opportunities

This is a special year for the Roswell UFO Festival and the City of Roswell is welcoming vendors and sponsors to be a part of the annual event that attracts visitors from throughout the world. 

2022 marks the 75^th anniversary of the Roswell Incide...

New city ward map online

The new map showing the revised City Council ward boundaries (and the existing precincts) can be viewed here. The ward boundaries are adjusted every 10 years based on the latest Roswell population numbers reported by the U.S. Census. 

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...

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.

The Law Series

Join the Roswell Adult Center Thursday, June 2 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the third class in the free Law Series with attorney Luke Ragsdale. This class will be covering injuries regarding car accidents. Call 575.624.6719 for more information. #roswelladul...

Adult Center offering summer craft classes

The Roswell Adult Center is the place to be this summer for anyone who would like to learn a new craft. The Adult Center’s lineup of summer classes features crochet, scrapbooking, stained glass, origami, and two sewing classes – an int...

Super Kids Triathlon

Swim, bike and run to sign up for the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center's Super Kids Triathlon! This fun-filled event allows youth to showcase their athletic ability in a unique environment. The starting location for the race will be at the R...

2022 Alien Chase

Get your run or walk on July 2nd at the Alien Chase 5K event! Costumes are encouraged. There will be 1st - 3rd medals for each age group and a plaque for overall 1st place. 

Race begins at 7 a.m. on July 2nd at DeBremond Field. Check in begins at ...

Matinee Magic

Looking to spend a night in, without actually staying home? Well come on down to the Adult Center and join us for an indoor movie night! Popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for sale. The featured movie will be Going in Style. 

Youth Soccer Registration

Calling all soccer players! Registration for Youth Soccer is now open for children ages 4-12. Games are will begin June 13 with a 10-game minimum guarantee. Head on over to roswellconnect.com to register today! 

Age groups will be:4-5 years old6-8...

Mother and Son Kickball Tournament

The Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center will be hosting its annual Mother and Son Kickball Tournament on June 25 starting at 9 a.m. Register as individuals ($9 plus tax) or as a team ($159 plus tax). Team sizes will be between 10-18 players. Teams are r...

Check out the 2022 Summer Guide!

The City of Roswell's 2022 Summer Guide is available to check out all the programs, classes and other activities that will be taking place at city facilities this summer! There's something for everyone, including programming at the Roswe...

RPD honors its personnel for valor, life saving and meritorious service

The Roswell Police Department honored many of its members earlier this year during an awards ceremony recognizing a variety of achievements and actions. (These awards and recognition cover an extended period of time since the pandemic required a ceremony ...

Drug-trafficking investigation recognized with national award

The Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force and numerous other law enforcement entities recently received a national award for their joint efforts in a special operation that eliminated a major drug-trafficking organization operating in the Roswell area ...

Together on police force, brothers and sisters protect and serve

Members of law enforcement agencies often have special bonds because of the work they do, and those relationships result in many police personnel considering those they work with their “family.” 

For several members of the Rosw...

Angel Program reaching out to those with drug addiction

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 Sheri...

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...

Protecting yourself against scams

The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division offers 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 using gift ca...

Keeping you and your vehicle safe and secure

The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division offers 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...

Neighborhood Watch available to Roswell residents

Museum E-Newsletters

Get information on current exhibitions, events and classes in our monthly e-newsletter. Visit our archive and sign up through the link below.

Library opens interactive Play and Learn Area

The Roswell Public Library now features a three-part Play and Learn Area designed to teach young children literacy skills, social skills and an appreciation for Roswell. 

The Play and Learn Area, for children from infant to kindergarten and includ...

BookList offers NEW book review source

Booklist Reader is a sharable digital magazine featuring reader recommendations for all ages.  The lists showcase books of high-interest, and are themed throughout the year.  

This service is provided FREE to the patrons of Roswe...

Library of Congress Hispanic Reading Room

If you are interested in a particular region encompassing the geographic areas of the Caribbean, Latin America, Spain, and Portugal, then select one of the 36 guides offered through this incredibly diverse and well-researched Library of Congress website. ...

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.

Zoo Summer Camps Discounted

Spring River Zoo is discounting prices for its seven summer camps scheduled in June and July.

Each camp provides something different for young animal enthusiasts.

A pair of Pre-K camps includes free admission for parents, while the camps for older kids cove...

Spring River Zoo Bounce House Bash June 4

Roswell families have an opportunity to bounce over to Spring River Zoo June 4 to start the summer break off right with the Summer Bounce House Bash.

The inaugural Bash is the zoo's way to celebrate the end of the school year with a low-cost or no...

Zoo’s new Butterfly Garden ready for visitors

Visitors to Spring River Zoo can now learn about butterflies and get a firsthand look at the plants they enjoy. The zoo’s new Butterfly Garden makes its public debut Saturday (May 7), the first Saturday of the month, which means free zoo admissi...