Agriculture

Chaves County Statistical Report

• 6,095 Square miles
• 3,900,800 acres
• Private or deeded land: 1,895,800 acres, 47%
• State Land: 723,800 acres, 20%
• Federal Land: 1,281,200 acres, 33%
• There are approximately 137,900 acres under cultivation Farm/Ranch Units 584 (2002 census)
• Agricultural Products
  • LIVESTOCK:
    • INCOME Cattle & Calves: 200,000
    • Milk Cows: 94,000
    • Sheep and Lambs: 17,000
    • Total: $ 465.3 million per year
  • CROPS:
    • 29,100,000 acres Hay
    • Corn & Sorghums Silage: 16,500
    • Cotton: 2,200 acres
    • Chile: 1,100 acres
    • Pecans: 4,000 acres
      • Total: $ 60.79 million/year
      • Grand Total: $ 526.09 million/year
    • *Total agricultural receipts for the county exceeded $ 423.53 million in 2004. Dairy is the largest agricultural production of the county raising over $ 272 million income per year and ranking 1st in New Mexico in milk production. (Source Chaves County Extension Office)

2007 Milk Production for Chaves County

Population

Profile for City of Roswell

• 2010 Census 48,366
• 88201 Zip Code Tabulation (Census Bureau)
  • 53,113

(Source: Census Bureau)

Estimated 2007

• Chaves County 2010 Census: 65,645
• Roswell: 48,366
• Dexter: 1,235
• Hagerman: 1,168
• Lake Arthur: 432

Commuting Population

• 20 Minute Commute Population: from center of Rowsell 57,000
• 30 Minute Commute Population: from center of Rowsell 61,000
• 45 Minute Commute Population: from center of Rowsell 130,000

Labor

Chaves County

Source: Chaves County

Labor Statistics -March 2012

Source: NM Department of Labor

Per Capita Personal Income

source: NM Department of Labor

Labor Availability

source: NM Department of Labor

Average Hourly Wages for Eastern New Mexico

Source: NM Dept of Labor, Economic Research & Analysis Bureau

Transportation

Air Transportation

Air service provided by American Eagle Airlines from Roswell to Dallas/Ft. Worth.  The schedule is as follows (all times local):

Rail Transportation

Roswell & Chaves County are serviced by Southwestern Railroad, Inc., which ties into the national BNSF network providing direct access to the national railroad grid.

• Serving rail customers on 263 miles of track between Loving Junction and Clovis, New Mexico
• SWRR is leasing the line known as the Carlsbad Subdivision
• Began operations Sunday, October 2004
• Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (SWRR) has a well-established working relationship with The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad, and SWRR is pleased to bring the benefits of the relationship to customers on the Carlsbad Subdivision.
• SWRR looks forward to serving their customers and working with them to expand their markets.
• SWRR is part of The Western Group L.C., an association of short line railroads serving businesses throughout the West and mid-western United States.
• SWRR serves Roswell (Chaves County) customers six (6) days per week.

Road Transportation (Trucking)

Roswell and Chaves County are at the Industrial crossroads of Eastern New Mexico. With four lane divided highways, US70, US285 and US380, we sit at an ideal connection between I-40 at Amarillo, I-10 at Las Cruces/El Paso and I-25 to Denver/Canada and South to El Paso/Mexico. This crossroads offers southern connection to Phoenix, San Antonio and the country of Mexico as well as easy transit to major cities: Dallas, Oklahoma City and Denver.

• Freight Carriers
  • Fed-Ex
  • UPS
• Motor Freight
  • ABF Freight Systems Inc.
  • Fed-Ex
  • J&J Trucking
  • RAC Transport Co.
  • Bob Whitaker
• LTL (Less than Truckload)
  • Fed-Ex
  • ABF Freight Systems Inc.

Utilities

Electric

• Electric: Xcel Energy
  • Reliability 99.89%
  • Transmission Voltage 69kV 115kV 230kV 345kV
  • Service Voltage 120/208 120/240 240/480 277/480
  • Rates
    • Industrial Rates – Average 5.87 cent per kwh
    • Commercial Rates – Average 7.47 cent per kwh
    • Residential Rates – Average 7.65 cent per kwh
    • Roswell and Chaves County enjoys some of the lowest electric rates in Southwest United States. Source: Xcel Energy www.xcelenergy.com

Natural Gas

• Natural Gas: New Mexico Gas Company
  • Content Per Cubic Foot…….1,000 BTU average
  • Small Volume Commercial - up to 200,000 therms per year
    • $ 16.50 access fee
    • 0.0648 transmission fee
    • 0.0648 per therm distribution fee plus basic charge for cost of fuel for each billing
  • Medium Volume Commercial - 200,000 to 2.0 million therms per year
    • $ 66.00 access fee
    • 0.0471 transmission fee
    • 0.0477 per therm distribution fee plus basic charge for cost of fuel for each billing
  • Large Volume Commercial - greater than 2 million therms per year
    • $ 1,000.00 access fee
    • 0.0430 transmission fee
    • 0.0375 per therm distribution fee plus basic charge for cost of fuel for each billing
    • (Source – formerly PNM - July 2008)

Water: City of Roswell

• Max. System Capacity (daily)…….41,000,000 gallons
• Max. Daily use to date…………….Average 28,000,000 gallons
• Pressure on Mains…………………65-86 PSI
• Storage Capacity…………………..23,500,000 gallons
• Size of Mains………………………Average 12” distribution system 36” – 48” collection system
• Source – City of Roswell Water Production Central Control
• Water Availability
  • Replenishing Roswell Basin Reservoir capable of supporting population of 4 million (Source – City of Roswell)

Tax Information

Gross Receipts Tax (Sales)

• (for communities in Chaves County)

Property Taxes

• Roswell
  • Residential: 29.679
  • Non-Residential: 34.641
• Chaves County – Roswell
  • Residential: 21.519
  • Non-Residential: 25.706
  • *value of property divided by 3 = taxable value X mil rate (Sample = 100,000 divided by 3 = 333.33 x .029679 = $ 989.30)

Employers

Major Employers

Education

ENMU Roswell

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is The Community University. We provide access to high quality, affordable education and life-long learning opportunities. We offer more than 70 certificate and associate degree programs and access to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a wide range of career oriented programs. ENMU-Roswell students take online classes, pursue advanced degrees, and receive personal attention from instructors using the latest in education technology, all at a superior value. Visit us at www.roswell.enmu.edu for more information.

Vital Statistics

• Spring 2011 headcount: 4,123
• Fall 2011 headcount: 4,390
• Fall 2010 semester Nursing students: 88 (48 beginning students, 40 second year students)
• Student-faculty ratio: 23-1
• Size of Campus: 141 acres
• Operating Budget: 40 million
• Full time faculty and staff: 250
• Capacity of Performing Arts Center: 412

Customized Training

• Strategic Learning Blueprint
• Leadership Development Strategies & Programs
• Organizational Diagnostics
• Learning Programs Development & Delivery
• Learning Programs Evaluation Systems
• Knowledge Management Automation
• Customer Satisfaction Assessment & Analysis

Special Service Programs:

• Auto Body/Detail Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Auto Mechanics, Certificate of Occupational Training Child Care Attendant Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Floral Design Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Food Service Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tech
• Nursing Assistant Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Office Skills Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Sanitation/ Grounds keeping Program, Certificate of Occupational
• Veterinary Assistant Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Welding Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
• Special Topics Program, Certificate of Occupational Training

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Despite changes in the aviation industry, the demand for trained aviation mechanics is still high. ENMU-Roswell's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is the only FAA Approved Part 147 AMT program in New Mexico and the only Cessna certified composite training programs in the U.S. Our instructors bring over 100 years of combined experience in the aviation industry to our program. Our high-tech environment includes lecture laboratories, modern facilities and a variety of training aircraft including an MU2D, Cessna 421, 310A and 210E, Beech E50, Starduster and Bell Helicopters. You can complete a degree in two years and will graduate with sufficient training to pass FAA A&P certification, which is also offered at the ENMU-Roswell campus.

• Comprehensive lab facilities
• State-of-the art classrooms
• Small class size
• Highly qualified faculty
• Preparation for your FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification

Program Profile:

• FAA certified
• Four semesters and one summer session to completion
• Instruction in 44 subject areas
• 50% classroom, 50% lab training
• Advanced composite training
• GI Bill welcomed
• Top quality, affordable training
• Certified instructional staff with industry experience
• Testing facilities and examiner on campus

Roswell Independent School District 2009-2010

• 12 Elementary Schools (K-5th grade)
• 4 Middle Schools (6th -8th grade)
• 3 Comprehensive High Schools (9th -12th grade)
• 1 Alternative High School 
  • Attendance Rate – District wide 95.4%
    • Graduation Rates (based on 08-09 AYP report):
      • Roswell High School 95.7%
      • Goddard High School 93.6%
      • University High School 80.6%
      • Student Population 10,076
      • Elementary School 4,894
      • Middle School 2,118
      • High School 2,732
      • Pre-School 332
    • *The above count does not include c and d level students of 374, Special Education.
• Rankings
  School rankings-- This year we fell to second in the state only by 10 students. This is the NCLB assessment (we have been first or second for the last five years). On the ACT kids that take the college track and Act classes scored an average of 23; those that took AP courses scored 24; all students together; IE. AP classes, college track and those that did not take either of the above mentioned tracks scored 20.5 
• Basic skills
  GED
• Average pupil: teacher ratio
  The state law is the following and we do follow the law on these requirements --kinder 14 without an asst teacher 20 students with an asst. teacher helping out.
  First grade through 3rd garde average of 22 students.
  4th through 6th grade average of 24 students
  7th through 12th a teacher can have no more than 150 students per day in a seven period day with one period for prep time
• Average funding per student
  Funding is different in New Mexico than most states. In New Mexico educational funding is given out by state not by city our funding in-total per student is ,016.00- this funding is state, stimulus funds, federal and special education. This does not include the special grants for math (Singapore Math project and Promethean White boards this is over

  Education

  ENMU Roswell

  Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is The Community University. We provide access to high quality, affordable education and life-long learning opportunities. We offer more than 70 certificate and associate degree programs and access to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a wide range of career oriented programs. ENMU-Roswell students take online classes, pursue advanced degrees, and receive personal attention from instructors using the latest in education technology, all at a superior value. Visit us at www.roswell.enmu.edu for more information.

  Vital Statistics

  • Spring 2009 headcount: 3,562
  • Fall 2009 headcount: 3,789
  • Fall 2009 semester Nursing students: 83 (45 beginning students, 38 second year students)
  • Student-faculty ratio: 18-1
  • Size of Campus: 141 acres
  • Operating Budget: million
  • Full time faculty and staff: 250
  • Capacity of Performing Arts Center: 412

  Customized Training

  • Strategic Learning Blueprint
  • Leadership Development Strategies & Programs
  • Organizational Diagnostics
  • Learning Programs Development & Delivery
  • Learning Programs Evaluation Systems
  • Knowledge Management Automation
  • Customer Satisfaction Assessment & Analysis

   

  Catalog Areas of Study
  Area of Study	# of Degrees
  Associate of Applied Science Degree	13
  Certificate of Completion	20
  Associate of Science Degree	11
  Associate of Arts Degree	6
  Certificate of Occupational Training	15
  Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate I
  Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate II
  Pre-Engineering

  Special Service Programs:

  • Auto Body/Detail Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Auto Mechanics, Certificate of Occupational Training Child Care Attendant Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Floral Design Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Food Service Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tech
  • Nursing Assistant Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Office Skills Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Sanitation/ Grounds keeping Program, Certificate of Occupational
  • Veterinary Assistant Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Welding Program, Certificate of Occupational Training
  • Special Topics Program, Certificate of Occupational Training

  Aviation Maintenance Technology

  Despite changes in the aviation industry, the demand for trained aviation mechanics is still high. ENMU-Roswell's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is the only FAA Approved Part 147 AMT program in New Mexico and the only Cessna certified composite training programs in the U.S. Our instructors bring over 100 years of combined experience in the aviation industry to our program. Our high-tech environment includes lecture laboratories, modern facilities and a variety of training aircraft including an MU2D, Cessna 421, 310A and 210E, Beech E50, Starduster and Bell Helicopters. You can complete a degree in two years and will graduate with sufficient training to pass FAA A&P certification, which is also offered at the ENMU-Roswell campus.

  • Comprehensive lab facilities
  • State-of-the art classrooms
  • Small class size
  • Highly qualified faculty
  • Preparation for your FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification

  Program Profile:

  • FAA certified
  • Four semesters and one summer session to completion
  • Instruction in 44 subject areas
  • 50% classroom, 50% lab training
  • Advanced composite training
  • GI Bill welcomed
  • Top quality, affordable training
  • Certified instructional staff with industry experience
  • Testing facilities and examiner on campus

  Roswell Independent School District 2009-2010

  • 12Elementary Schools (K-5th grade)
  • 4 Middle Schools (6th -8th grade)
  • 3 Comprehensive High Schools (9th -12th grade)
  • 1 Alternative High School 
    • Attendance Rate – District wide 95.4%
      • Graduation Rates:
        • Roswell High School 95.7%
        • Goddard High School 93.6%
        • University High School 80.6%
        • Student Population 10,076
        • Elementary School 4,894
        • Middle School 2,118
        • High School 2,732
        • Pre-School 332
      • *The above count does not include c and d level students of 374, Special Education.
  • Expansion Management magazine’s 16th Annual Education Quotient (one of the world’s leading site location and facility magazines, evaluates secondary school districts nationwide each year in order to provide its 43,000 corporate subscribers with a valuable way of comparing the type of work force they are likely to encounter in various communities around the country.)
  • RISD: Gold Medal; score percentile-99 highest and 1 lowest reflect how the district compares to all other districts in the U.S. with a K-12 enrollment of at least 3,300 students or more.
    • EQ (overall score): 83
    • GO (academic performance): 96
    • RI (spending on education): 7
    • CI (community affluence/adult education): 13 - represents 5% of overall score

  City	School District	EQ	GO	RI	CI	Medal
  Alamogordo	Alamogordo PS	38	47	r	12	Green
  Albuquerque	Albuquerque PS	56	62	4	56	Green
  Gallup	Gallup-McKinley CS	12	21	3	4	Yellow
  Las Cruces	Las Cruces PS	75	85	9	26	Blue
  Los Alamos	Los Alamos PS	84	80	74	97	Gold
  Rio Rancho	Rio Rancho PS	60	66	5	65	Green
  Roswell	Roswell ISD	83	96	7	13	Gold
  Santa Fe	Santa Fe PS	21	26	2	67	Yellow
  Source: Roswell Independent School District www.risd.k12.nm.us

  New Mexico Military Institute

  New Mexico Military Institute has some of the finest academic facilities available. The Toles Learning Center houses the library and its 68,000 volume collection, TV/communication studio, academic computer center, 200 seat lecture hall, classrooms and the Student Assistance Center. Available to cadets is an on-line catalog. Also located in the Toles Learning Center is the Computer Services Center.

  Over 88 percent of NMMI graduates go on to a four year college. New Mexico Military Institute is represented in the major colleges and universities throughout the United States. College faculty academic advisors are available to provide students with assistance in college exploration and selection. Also advisors in the Student Assistance Center provide college and career counseling. Computerized college scholarship search programs are available in the center for cadet use. NMMI is a regional test center for the ACT, SAT, TOEFL, and GRE. College level Entrance Proficiency (CLEP) exams are available to those cadets wishing to challenge a course. A liaison officer is available whose duties include working with and assisting students interested in attending the national service academies.

  • Grants high school diplomas
  • Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Degrees in 22 concentrations
  • Emphasis on qualities of honor, integrity, and responsibility
  • Reserve Office Training Program (ROTC)
  • Junior Reserve Office Training Program (Junior ROTC)
  • 2 year Early Commissioning Program
  • Service Academy Preparatory Program

  NMMI participates as a receiving school for the service academy preparatory programs. The Association of Graduates and Alumni Associations from the Air Force, US Military Academy, and the Naval Academy sponsor qualified students to attend NMMI for one year and participate fully in both the academic programs and the Corps of Cadets. Additionally, the CGRIT program from the United States Coast Guard Academy and the Admissions Department of the United States Merchant Marine Academy sponsors students to attend NMMI for a year prior to being appointed. Following a successful year at NMMI, these students receive appointments to the academies. On average, 85-100 young men and women participate in this program each year.

  ,000,000.00) We have 10,016 students in the Roswell ISD system.
• Expansion Management magazine’s 16th Annual Education Quotient (one of the world’s leading site location and facility magazines, evaluates secondary school districts nationwide each year in order to provide its 43,000 corporate subscribers with a valuable way of comparing the type of work force they are likely to encounter in various communities around the country.)
• RISD: Gold Medal; score percentile-99 highest and 1 lowest reflect how the district compares to all other districts in the U.S. with a K-12 enrollment of at least 3,300 students or more.
  • EQ (overall score): 83
  • GO (academic performance): 96
  • RI (spending on education): 7
  • CI (community affluence/adult education): 13 - represents 5% of overall score

New Mexico Military Institute

New Mexico Military Institute has some of the finest academic facilities available. The Toles Learning Center houses the library and its 68,000 volume collection, TV/communication studio, academic computer center, 200 seat lecture hall, classrooms and the Student Assistance Center. Available to cadets is an on-line catalog. Also located in the Toles Learning Center is the Computer Services Center.

Over 88 percent of NMMI graduates go on to a four year college. New Mexico Military Institute is represented in the major colleges and universities throughout the United States. College faculty academic advisors are available to provide students with assistance in college exploration and selection. Also advisors in the Student Assistance Center provide college and career counseling. Computerized college scholarship search programs are available in the center for cadet use. NMMI is a regional test center for the ACT, SAT, TOEFL, and GRE. College level Entrance Proficiency (CLEP) exams are available to those cadets wishing to challenge a course. A liaison officer is available whose duties include working with and assisting students interested in attending the national service academies.

• Grants high school diplomas
• Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Degrees in 22 concentrations
• Emphasis on qualities of honor, integrity, and responsibility
• Reserve Office Training Program (ROTC)
• Junior Reserve Office Training Program (Junior ROTC)
• 2 year Early Commissioning Program
• Service Academy Preparatory Program

NMMI participates as a receiving school for the service academy preparatory programs. The Association of Graduates and Alumni Associations from the Air Force, US Military Academy, and the Naval Academy sponsor qualified students to attend NMMI for one year and participate fully in both the academic programs and the Corps of Cadets. Additionally, the CGRIT program from the United States Coast Guard Academy and the Admissions Department of the United States Merchant Marine Academy sponsors students to attend NMMI for a year prior to being appointed. Following a successful year at NMMI, these students receive appointments to the academies. On average, 85-100 young men and women participate in this program each year.

Economic Conditions

City of Roswell and Chaves County

Chaves County is a rural area located in southeastern New Mexico with a strong history of farming and ranching. Roswell, the County’s largest municipality, was the home of the Strategic Air Command’s Walker Air Force Base and the infamous “Enola Gay”. Walker Air Force Base closed in 1967. The Base closing devastated the community and it look almost twenty-five years for Roswell to recover completely. The Base was indentured to the City of Roswell which used it to expand and recruit aviation and manufacturing industries to the Base. Oil and gas have been a major part of the County economy since the 1930s, while a mild climate and abundant water have made agriculture the County’s economic cornerstone since the 1800s.

Roswell and Chaves County began as an agrarian community with Hispanic farmers and sheep ranchers well over 140 years ago. This long span of time has not changed the overall makeup of the agricultural industry. Sheep and cattle ranching and related segments of the industry still dominate the market. Farming has always been strong in Chaves County and all indicators suggest these trends will not change anytime in the near future, adding more stability to the local economy for years to come. Water is a huge factor in any agrarian community. Fortunately for Roswell and Chaves County, the refillable aquifer beneath the region is capable of supporting agriculture indefinitely.

The future looks bright for Chaves County with our major intersecting U.S. Highways (70/380 and 285) having been upgraded and reconstructed into four-lane divided highways by 2005. Because of these improvements, 7 to 15% of the traffic using Interstates 10 and 40 will feel comfortable and safe using our improved highway system to cut miles and time off of their travels through the region. Roswell, located in the heart and crossroad of Chaves County is the principle secondary market for national retailers. Since all the primary markets are saturated by the national retailers, Roswell is at the top of the list of secondary markets to start receiving national retail chain stores. The influx of national retail stores since 2002 has dramatically boosted our economy and made it possible to purchase all goods and services locally, thereby keeping the money in Chaves County to improve the tax base and quality of life for everyone.

Why Roswell has experienced extensive growth in since 2002:

• National retailers like Sam’s Club, Home Depot and many others have identified Roswell as a prime secondary market.
• Roswell has an abundance of relatively inexpensive commercial property. Improved and upgraded four-lane divided highway system going north, south, east and west.
• Roswell is the agricultural/commercial/industrial/medical hub of southeast New Mexico
• Roswell and Chaves County have an abundant refillable supply of water in the Roswell Basin which can support existing agriculture, new development and population growth for decades to come.
• Roswell and Chaves County have a trainable, willing and capable workforce.
• Roswell and Chaves County have excellent healthcare with two hospitals and numerous clinics along with outstanding facilities, activities, organizations and services for seniors.
• Roswell and Chaves County offer quality education with K-12 private and public schools, the world renowned New Mexico Military Institute and the Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus.

Roswell and Chaves County had their share of challenges with the closure of Walker Air Force Base in 1967, the bust in the oil market in the late 1980’s, closure of major manufacturing plants in 1997 and 2001, causing large numbers of skilled workers to be without meaningful employment. Fortunately, most of those workers didn’t leave the area, and many of them went back to school, taking continuing education and advanced courses at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Today, those skilled workers are better educated and working within our community. Chaves County recorded unemployment at 3.9% in November, 2008, the lowest rate since the 1966.

Chaves County Economic Contributing Factors:

Government: The largest industry employing 4,504 in Federal, State, and local government employees as well as the State employed Roswell Independent School District (RISD) and New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI).

Health Care: The second largest and most stable industry in the area with 2,917 employees from our two hospitals, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and Roswell Regional Hospital and numerous doctor’s offices and clinics makes this the fastest growing sector of the economy since 2000.

Education: Pre-Kindergarten through High School, with the world famous New Mexico Military Institute (high school through Junior College) and Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus (Undergraduate and graduate degrees), Roswell offers access to high quality educational opportunities.

Commercial: The commercial retail/service sector boon since 2002 is the largest boon since 1980, with more than 54 new commercial retail businesses (many national chains) opening their doors from January 2002 to January 2009. Roswell is over 175 miles from any major metropolitan area, making Roswell the prime shopping location with a consumer base exceeding 300,000 people.

Tourism and Hospitality: Marketing of the famous “Roswell Incident of 1947”, brings daily visitors from around the world; during the annual UFO Festival, tourists from across America and numerous foreign countries visit Roswell. Extensive year round annual events invite tourists to spend their money and several days in our community. Lodgers Tax receipts have increased from $ 349,144 in 1995 to nearly a million dollars annually in 2009.

Agriculture: represents a $ 1.190 billion economic impact on Chaves County, assuming a simple economic multiplier of 2.81.

• Chaves County ranked First in New Mexico in agriculture:
  • Total value of agricultural products sold
  • Total value of livestock and their products
  • Total volume of milk products sold
  • Total sheep and their products
  • Total number of sheep and lambs.
• Chaves County ranked Second in New Mexico in agriculture in:
  • Total quantity of other crops and hay
  • Total number of cattle
  • Total acres used for pecan
  • Total acres used for hay products
• Chaves County ranked Third in New Mexico in agriculture in:
  • Value of all crops
  • Total acres for corn for silage
  • Pecan production
  • Total acres for sorghum for silage
• Nationally, Chaves County ranks 11th for milk and dairy production.

Manufacturing/Industrial: Roswell and Chaves County have rebounded from devastating manufacturing losses in 1997 and 2001. Through efforts by the City of Roswell, Chaves County and the Chaves County Development Foundation, the following industrial development successes have been reported: Millennium Transit Services (bus manufacturing) began operations 2004; New Mexico Manufacturing (industrial tubing) relocated to the Roswell International Air Center in 2005; Verety, LLC in 2008; AAR Corp. (Aircraft maintenance and storage) expansions in 2003 and 2006; Dean Baldwin Painting (aircraft painting) expansion in 2006; MISTIC (homeland security training) recruited in 2003; Frontier Door (garage door manufacturer) recruited in 2008; International Law Enforcement Academy I.L.E.A.(State Department project) $ 5 million expansion in 2005; Leprino Foods (cheese processing) 525 employees, major facility expansions in 2002, 2004 and 2006; and, Select Milk Producers (milk processing) facility improvement in 2004.

Construction: 54 new commercial businesses and 586 new homes were constructed in Roswell since 2002, making this sector a solid economic contributor to the local economy.

Oil and Gas Mining: Chaves County ranks fifth overall in oil and gas production in New Mexico, helping make Roswell a hub for the statewide industry by providing a large portion of the necessary professional, expert services.

Finance (Banking): There are 33 local banks and credit unions and the finance, insurance and real estate sector is Roswell’s ninth largest employer with over 1,200 employees Countywide.

Roswell Housing Market

Climate

2011 Climate Outlook

• Roswell Elevation 3,671
• Annual percent sunshine average 97%
• Number of clear days annually 329
• Number of partly cloudy days annually 25
• Number of cloudy days annually 11
• Annual number of foggy days 26
• Annual number of thunderstorm days 16
• Average wind speed 8.1 mph
• Average prevailing wind direction SSE
• Annual pan evaporation (inches) 1.27
• This data is based on daylight hours only. A clear day denotes zero to 3/10 average sky cover. Partly cloudy is 4/10 to 7/10 tenths. Cloudy is 8/10 to 10/10 tenths. Annual totals may differ from the 12 month totals due to rounding.