Renewable Energy …

Abundant resources - Wind, Water, Sun and advanced technology.

Security Training

Supporting the development and expansion of National/International security.

Agriculture …

Billion dollar industry with over 100,000 acres under cultivation.

Dairy …

Billion dollar industry ranking 1st in New Mexico in milk production.

Quality of Life …

Great quality of life with several museums, parks and many more attractions.

Aviation …

Aggressive aviation industry, MRO storage and paint services.

Food Processing

Established, diverse, food processing; Cheese, Chile, Milk, Beef, Chips/Salsa and Candy.

Manufacturing …

Light industry Assembly/Manufacturing supported by skilled machine shops.

Welcome to Roswell & Chaves County, New Mexico

On behalf of the Economic Development Corporation of Roswell - Chaves County, welcome to Roswell N. M. and Chaves County a great place to live, visit and do business. The Chaves County Development Foundation, the City of Roswell and Chaves County are determined to enhance business and industrial manufacturing components, thereby guaranteeing economic base and future growth.

10 Reasons to relocate your business to Roswell & Chaves County:

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1. Pro-Business City Council & County Commission

    1. Our City Council and County Commission want your business.

2. Daily jet services provided by American Eagle Airlines :

    1. Roswell International Air Center (ROW) is one of the three cities in the State of New Mexico which provides daily scheduled commercial jet service east and west.
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3. Rail Service :

    1. Daily rail service provided by Southwestern Railroad Inc, which ties into the national BNSF network.
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4. Four-lane divided highways:

    1. Industrial crossroads of Eastern New Mexico with four-lane divided highways at an ideal connection between I-40, I-10 and I-25.
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5. Workforce:

    1. Labor Availability for 2008, Civilian workforce of 27,818 and an unemployment rate of 3.8%; current stats, October 2009, Civilian workforce of 28,406 and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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6. Education

    1. Expansion Management Magazine grants Roswell ISD a Gold Medal designation. Roswell ISD is one of the two school districts in the State of NM which earned the high ranking. Chaves County schools are:
      1. Roswell Independent School District
      2. Dexter Consolidated Schools
      3. Hagerman Municipal Schools
      4. Lake Arthur Municipal Schools
      5. Several Accredited Church based Private school
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7. Higher Education

    1. Eastern NM University-Roswell: offers 70+ certificate and associate degree programs and access to bachelor and master degrees in a wide range of career oriented programs.
    2. Customized Training offered by ENMU-Roswell
    3. New Mexico Military Institute: Associate of Arts and Science degrees in over 22 concentrations; emphasis on qualities of honor, integrity and responsibility.

8. Water:

    1. The Roswell Artesian Basin provides a world-class example of a rechargeable artesian aquifer.

9. Medical Services:

    1. Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
    2. Roswell Regional Hospital

10. Housing:

    1. Average residential sale price per square foot - $ 112.00 (includes lot and structure).