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Posted May 15, 2020
Spring River Zoo memberships are now available. Regardless of the membership level, the membership will pay for itself if you visit at least once a month.
Browse different membership options here. Annual memberships start as low at $35 for senior...
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News Flash
Posted on: August 26, 2022
Bring your small ones to PreKritters at Spring River Zoo. We’ll go 9 a.m.-10 a.m. on the third Friday of every month with an animal-themed craft and story hour that includes an encounter with one of our educational animals. Each program is $12.6...
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2020 - Spotlight Redesign - Zoo
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Spring River Zoo memberships are now available. Regardless of the membership level, the membership will pay for itself if you visit at least once a month.
Browse different membership options here. Annual memberships start as low at $35 for senior...
Learn more...
2020 - Spotlight Redesign - Zoo
News Flash
News Flash
Posted on: October 7, 2022
The Roswell Fire Department reminds people of the importance of making a home fire-escape plan and practicing it with everyone in the household. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance so they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Keep these tips ...
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Fire Department
News Flash
Posted on: March 17, 2023
The City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful program will help local residents celebrate Arbor Day by again handing out tree and shrub seedlings for citizens who wish to plant them in their yards or other properties.
The Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway is sche...
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General City News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
The Roswell City Council on March 9 approved the mayor’s appointment of Chad Cole as Roswell’s new city manager. The vote at the regular City Council meeting was 8-1 in favor of hiring the Roswell native as the next city manager.
Cole a...
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General City News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
The City of Roswell and its Water Maintenance and Transmission Department are seeking two residential water customers and two business water customers to serve on the Drought Contingency Plan Task Force. They will serve along with representatives from the...
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General City News
Posted on: March 3, 2023
On Friday, March 3, RPD Chief Phil Smith formally announced his upcoming departure from his RPD position at the end of the month to head into new career challenges elsewhere. He has written the following letter to the members of RPD and would like to also...
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General City News
Posted on: January 17, 2023
The City of Roswell has developed an app designed to be a useful tool for tourists and other visitors making their way around town and visiting the local attractions, as well as filling out their trip plans with shopping, lodging and dining options.&n...
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General City News
Posted on: January 17, 2023
In the fall of 2022, the New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department released new guidance defining “marketplace providers,” as it pertains to the sale of lodgings or accommodations and outlining the tax responsibilities of those providers. The state notes that...
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General City News
Posted on: January 11, 2023
Traffic will be impacted on a section of Cherry Street for the next few months as a water-line project takes place between North Garden and North Atkinson avenues. The project to replace the water line that runs beneath Cherry Street is scheduled to begin...
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General City News
Posted on: May 16, 2018
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...
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General City News
News Flash
Posted on: May 15, 2020
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.
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Home Spotlight
Posted on: May 15, 2020
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.
Complete the Survey
Home Spotlight
News Flash
Posted on: February 15, 2023
The Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center’s indoor pool, which was closed Feb. 8 following the discovery and confirmation of a mold issue, will remain closed for an undetermined period of time as the necessary steps are taken to rectify the prob...
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Parks & Rec
News Flash
Posted on: March 27, 2023
Longtime Roswell Police Department member Capt. Joe Smith has been appointed the department's interim chief.
Mayor Tim Jennings named Smith to serve in RPD's top law enforcement-commissioned position while the city conducts a se...
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Police Department
Posted on: March 9, 2023
The Roswell Police Department honored many of its members during a Feb. 28 awards ceremony recognizing a variety of achievements and actions during the past year of 2022.
RPD congratulates the following on their well-deserved awards, promotions a...
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Police Department
Posted on: March 3, 2023
On Friday, March 3, RPD Chief Phil Smith formally announced his upcoming departure from his RPD position at the end of the month to head into new career challenges elsewhere. He has written the following letter to the members of RPD and would like to also...
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Police Department
Posted on: February 1, 2023
RPD works every day to try to prevent and reduce crime in our community. The efforts of our many dedicated personnel, along with the cooperation and support of the citizens we serve, have yielded positive results.Police Chief Phil Smith would like to shar...
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Police Department
Posted on: August 15, 2018
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...
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Police Department
Posted on: December 21, 2017
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...
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Police Department
Posted on: December 20, 2017
The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division offers the public these vehicle security and safety tips:
• Lock your vehicle door anytime you are away from your vehicle.
• In the cold of winter or heat of summer, it is tempting to start your...
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Police Department
Posted on: December 1, 2017
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...
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Police Department
Posted on: March 11, 2021
Uniting neighborhoods to “look out for each other” – by residents being alert to suspicious activity and reporting it to law enforcement so proper action can be taken to keep the neighborhood safe and secure – is the goal of the Roswell Neighbor...
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Police Department
News Flash
News Flash
News Flash
Posted on: November 16, 2021
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...
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BookList Reader
Roswell Public Library
Posted on: October 19, 2021
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. ...
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Library of Congress Research Guides
Roswell Public Library
News Flash
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Operated by Friends of the Roswell Public Library, Books Again, is a used bookstore with books for at least 75% off original price. Sale items every month.
Books Again is at 308 N. Richardson Ave. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 575-627-6179.
Visit their website
Roswell Public Library Spotlight
News Flash
News Flash
Posted on: March 17, 2023
The City of Roswell’s Keep Roswell Beautiful program will help local residents celebrate Arbor Day by again handing out tree and shrub seedlings for citizens who wish to plant them in their yards or other properties.
The Arbor Day Seedling Giveaw...
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Zoo
Posted on: March 17, 2023
There is going to be a stampede at Spring River Zoo, but it’s not the animals that will be stampeding. The zoo will host a Kids Stampede on Saturday, April 8, that will offer children ages 12 and younger the opportunity for a fun half-mile run t...
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Zoo
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