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 ...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Street Department always maintaining roads and meeting current needs, as well as planning for future, in order to keep city thoroughfares in good and safe condition for citizens

By Todd Wildermuth, Public Information Officer, City of Roswell

When W...

New City of Roswell logo receives trademark protection

The City of Roswell’s new logo has been trademarked. The city had earlier applied for the trademark and has now received its requested trademark certification from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office.

The trademark, which will be...

Residents reminded of water-conservation ordinance

In an effort to promote responsible water conservation and bring awareness to city ordinance designed to prevent wasteful water use, the City of Roswell is reminding business owners and other citizens to ensure water systems on their properties are functi...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Connecting people with the information they seek, reference librarian enjoys the challenge of identifying the best resources for a wide variety of questions, requests

By Todd Wildermuth/Public Information Officer, City of Roswell

Each day that Tom&aacut...

Annual ‘Clean and Safe’ program encourages removal of dilapidated buildings

The City of Roswell will again conduct 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 th...

Regulations reminder: Weeds and yard sales

Spring, and then summer, brings warmer weather, and warmer weather brings the emergence of a variety of vegetation. Unfortunately, that can include unwanted weeds. Meanwhile, spring and summer also are yard-sale season, which means the appearance of yard-...

PROPER PERMITTING AND PLANNING: SIDEWALKS AND CURB CUTS

This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles from the City of Roswell Community Development Department discussing permitting and other requirements related to various projects homeowners/residents may do on their homes and property.

Befo...

PROPER PERMITTING AND PLANNING: REMODELS

This is the fifth in a series of articles from the City of Roswell Community Development Department discussing permitting and other requirements related to various projects homeowners/residents may do on their homes and property. In this article, the focu...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

As hub and historian of local government, City Clerk’s Office provides wide variety of information and assistance to many different people, from citizens to city staff

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer 

The Ro...

PROPER PERMITTING AND PLANNING: Porches, Patio Covers and Additions

This is the fourth in a series of articles from the City of Roswell Community Development Department discussing permitting and other requirements related to various projects homeowners/residents may do on their homes and property.

Before constructing a por...

PROPER PERMITTING AND PLANNING: Carports and Garages

This is the third in a series of articles from the City of Roswell Community Development Department discussing permitting and other requirements related to various projects homeowners/residents may do on their homes and property.

Several homeowners recentl...

PROPER PERMITTING AND PLANNING: Storage Sheds, Workshops and Accessory Structures

This is the second in a series of articles from the City of Roswell Community Development Department discussing permitting and other requirements related to various projects homeowners/residents may do on their homes and property.

Before installing a stora...

PROPER PERMITTING AND PLANNING: Fences and Walls

This is the first in a series of articles from the City of Roswell Community Development Department discussing permitting and other requirements related to various projects homeowners/residents may do on their homes and property.

Before installing a new fe...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Internal auditor helps the city get the most from its resources to ensure the citizens are well-served

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer

Juan Fuentes has his eye on efficiency and effectiveness. As the City of Roswell&a...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Emergency manager works daily to prepare Roswell and surrounding communities to be ready to respond to the most challenging situations

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer

When Karen Sanders took the job of Roswell/Chaves County Em...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Pecos Trails Transit strives to provide safe, timely and pleasant service as it gets people around Roswell every day

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer

At 6 a.m. on any weekday, seven buses roll out of the Pecos Trails Transit te...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

HR director finds enjoyment in taking care of the people who keep the city up and running each day

By Todd Wildermuth, City of Roswell Public Information Officer

It’s all about people. That’s why Jetta Miles enjoys what she does as Human...

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Parks and Recreation Department strives to offer a wide variety of activities, events and facilities designed to enhance local residents’ quality of life

The many offerings of the Roswell Parks and Recreation Department are designed to improve th...

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...