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Posted on: May 15, 2020

View Our Facility

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The Roswell Convention and Civic Center can accommodate all varieties of events such as conventions, meetings, banquets, trade shows, festivals, weddings and much more.

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Posted on: May 15, 2020

RFD in the Community

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

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Posted on: May 15, 2020

Follow Us on Facebook

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Find our page on Facebook @RoswellParksandRec. Keep up with recent events, updates and everything going on with the department. Like and share our page.

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News Flash

Posted on: August 26, 2022

Every Third Friday: PreKritters

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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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Posted on: May 15, 2020

Zoo Memberships

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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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Posted on: October 7, 2022

RFD offers fire safety and prevention tips, reminders

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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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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Tree and shrub seedlings to be offered to local residents

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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

City Council approves Chad Cole as new city manager

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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

Members sought for Drought Contingency Plan Task Force

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

Police Chief Smith very glad to have been part of RPD

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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

SeeRoswell app available

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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

Tax information for lodging establishments

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

Water-line replacement on Cherry Street

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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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Posted on: May 16, 2018

Citizens can share concerns with city through online FixIT Form

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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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Posted on: May 15, 2020

Community Video Tour

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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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Posted on: May 15, 2020

City Performance Survey

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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

Indoor pool closed for extended period

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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Posted on: January 19, 2023

Winter/Spring Guide 2023

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Join us for classes, programs and activities.  


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News Flash

Posted on: March 27, 2023

RPD veteran Joe Smith appointed interim chief

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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

RPD personnel honored for live-saving actions and excellence in serving department and community

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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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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Chief Smith very glad to have been part of RPD

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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 seeing positive trends in crime stats

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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Posted on: August 15, 2018

Free service checks up on residents who live alone

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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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Posted on: December 21, 2017

Protecting yourself against scams

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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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Posted on: December 20, 2017

Keeping you and your vehicle safe and secure

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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

Taking precautions to protect financial-account information

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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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Posted on: March 11, 2021

Neighborhood Watch available to Roswell residents

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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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Posted on: November 16, 2021

BookList offers review source for new books

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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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Posted on: October 19, 2021

Library of Congress Hispanic Reading Room

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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

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Posted on: May 15, 2020

Books Again

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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

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Tree and shrub seedlings to be offered to local residents

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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

Kids can ‘Stampede’ through Spring River Zoo April 8

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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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