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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.

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center Revised Rates

As of January 1, 2021 the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center will be operating under revised rates. Stop in today for safe and affordable fun for the whole family.

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. 

New Facility Management Company

Spectra the new management company for the Roswell Convention Center is now hiring for an Event Manager and part-time positions.  Please contact Event Director Josea Wilcoxen at josea_wilcoxen@comcastspectacor.com 

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Be aware of threat of carbon monoxide

Every year nationwide, an average of 20,000 to 30,000 people are sickened by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 500 people die from such poisoning, many in their own homes.

High concentrations of carbon monoxide can kill in less than fi...

Roswell UFO Festival ready for return

The Roswell UFO Festival has been around for a quarter of a century, and as it prepares to welcome UFO enthusiasts and many other visitors back to town after a pandemic-forced year off, the slate of festival activities features a variety of events, includ...

Virtual public forum to focus on Ward 3

This month’s City of Roswell virtual public forum will focus on Ward 3, although citizens from throughout the city are encouraged to watch the livestream and participate. (View the city ward map.)

The forum on Thursday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. is t...

“Money Matters” video discusses solid-waste services

The local community relies on the City of Roswell’s Solid Waste Department to make sure trash is disposed of properly and safely. Funding for the department’s essential services – from weekly pickups of trash containers in al...

Multiple city facilities expanding hours of operation

Several City of Roswell facilities will be expanding the hours they are open to the public as the city works to increase the opportunities people have to enjoy its services and amenities.

The Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center (1402 W. College Blvd.) wi...

Third “Money Matters” video highlights water, wastewater

Getting clean water into homes and businesses for people to drink, clean with and otherwise use in their daily lives is a very important task. And just as important is removing wastewater from those homes and businesses. Keeping everything flowing in the ...

City reminds citizens about sprinkler systems to assist with responsible use of local water

With responsible water conservation in mind, the City of Roswell is reminding residents and business owners to ensure sprinkler and other watering systems on their properties are in good working condition and functioning properly so water does not flow ex...

State program offers financial assistance to renters

The City of Roswell wants to make local renters aware of a financial-assistance program being made available by the State of New Mexico. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program offers help with rent, utility bills and other housing-related costs to qualif...

“Money Matters” video highlights lodgers’ tax

Lodgers’ tax is something many citizens may have heard of, but understanding the specifics of how it works and how its benefits Roswell can be a challenge for anyone who doesn’t deal with it on a regular basis. With that in mind, the C...

Roswell UFO Festival 2021 set to welcome visitors back after shutdowns of last year

In 1947, the sleepy town of Roswell, N.M., became known around the world because of an alleged UFO crash landing. Now, the town will have a new distinction by holding what it expects will be one of the first destination festivals in the United States sinc...

Regulations regarding weeds and yard sales help keep community clean and safe

Spring and summer bring warmer weather, and warmer weather brings the emergence of a variety of vegetation. Unfortunately, that can include unwanted weeds. Meanwhile, yard-sale season brings the appearance of yard-sale signs that come with it.

When it come...

City hosting series of virtual public forums

The City of Roswell will hold a series of 10 virtual public forums during 2021, beginning Thursday, Feb. 18, with an open discussion focusing on Ward 5, which covers a large portion of the southern part of the city.

The city launched virtual public forums ...

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.

Multiple city facilities expanding hours of operation

Several City of Roswell facilities will be expanding the hours they are open to the public as the city works to increase the opportunities people have to enjoy its services and amenities.

The Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center (1402 W. College Blvd.) wi...

Adult volleyball begins in June; Alien Chase set for July 3

Whether you enjoy competing on your own or like to be part of a team, the City of Roswell has a couple upcoming recreation options in which residents can participate. 

Adult coed volleyball is scheduled to begin its season June 7. The season will ...

Fitness room full of a variety of exercise options

As the sun rises, so does Sean Lee, starting his day by making the trip he makes many weekday mornings. He heads to the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center, where he can get a workout in the fitness room that has been adding to its number and variety of...

RPD, other agencies train for digital-information gathering

In today’s digital world in which cell phones, computers and other electronic devices are constantly at the fingertips of so many people, the Roswell Police Department is drawing on federal training resources to advance the skills of its personn...

Neighborhood Watch available to Roswell residents

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 th...

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...

Keeping you and your vehicle safe and secure

The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division would like to offer the public these vehicle security and safety tips:

Protecting yourself against scams

The Roswell Police Department Criminal Investigations Division would like to offer 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 ...

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...

Angel Program reaching out to those afflicted 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 Sheriff’s Offic...

Everyone plays a role in crime prevention

Roswell's citizens play a key role in helping prevent crime in the community and making their neighborhoods safer places to live. The Roswell Police Department encourages citizens to be mindful of the simple steps they can take to help reduce cri...

Robert H. Goddard Planetarium Reopens Saturday!

Saturday, June 12th: The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium Re-opens with shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.

The Planetarium will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays with shows at 1pm, 3pm & 5pm daily and a bonus 7pm show on Fridays. The planetarium will be c...

RMAC Announces New Hours Beginning June 12, 2021

Beginning Saturday, June 12th, Roswell Museum and Art Center will be open seven days a week, 10am-6pm daily. The extension of hours allows visitors to now enjoy the museum an extra hour every evening and on the weekends. 

While new admission fees ...

Museum Magazine - Winter 2019

Get information on Winter 2019 exhibits, events and classes. The magazine is full of amazing arts and activities for children, adults and families.

Summer Reading Program underway at library

Roswell Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Tails and Tales” got underway June 1, and is open to both children and adults. Parents can come in to sign up themselves and their children, check out some books and receive a ...

New Library Reading Program

The Roswell Public Library has a new reading program starting this week. The Ready to Read/Ready to Learn initiative aims to help children reach developmental milestones in their early years to better prepare them for school.

A parent is not only the most ...

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 hosting special events this summer

In June, July and August, two Saturdays each month will offer special experiences at Spring River Zoo. The zoo will host Zoofari Nights on the third Saturday of each month and will be home to Wild Summer Nights on the last Saturday of each month. These fa...

Multiple city facilities expanding hours of operation

Several City of Roswell facilities will be expanding the hours they are open to the public as the city works to increase the opportunities people have to enjoy its services and amenities.

The Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center (1402 W. College Blvd.) wi...