The new map showing revised City Council ward boundaries (and existing precincts) can be viewed here. Ward boundaries are adjusted every 10 years based on the latest Roswell population numbers reported by the U.S. Census.
Meetings
6 p.m.
The 2nd Thursday of each month
Roswell Convention Center
912 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88201
Barry Foster, Councilor - Ward 5 Term expires: March 2024
The City Council consists of 10 City Councilors and the Mayor, who chairs the meetings and only votes in the event of a tie. The Mayor is elected at-large and two of the 10 City Councilors represent one of the City's five neighborhood wards. Thus, each resident of Roswell is represented by the Mayor and by two City Councilors. The Mayor and City Council serve staggered 4-year terms.
Overview
The City of Roswell is a municipal corporation following the council-manager form of government. The City Council, the city’s legislative body, enacts laws known as ordinances, sets policies known as resolutions and adopts an annual budget. The city manager serves as the city's chief administrative officer and sees to it that the council's programs are implemented.
Get Involved
The community is encouraged to get involved in city government.
Attend City Council meetings in person.
If you are unable to attend the Council meetings you can watch them on cable TV.
The city's government channel is on Cable One channel 21 (basic cable).
Contact Us
City of Roswell 425 N Richardson Roswell, NM 88201
Phone: 575-624-6700 | Email Us