Retail Development

The retail sector of the Roswell economy has been in a positive growth phase since 2001, bringing over 50 new businesses and 1,800 jobs to Roswell. This growth is mainly due to our consumer base of over 330,000 people, the abundance of affordable commercial property, our isolated position 175 miles from any metropolitan area making Roswell the commercial hub for southeastern New Mexico, and our refillable water supply which can support a population of more than three million people.

With Four lane divided highways entering Roswell from every direction, our new American Eagle jet service, Roswell preparing to become a Metropolitan Statistical Area of 50,000 people through the 2010 Census, the ever-increasing worldwide interest in Aliens and UFOs, and with over 80 million Baby-Boomers preparing to retire, many to the southwestern United States, Roswell is poised to experience unprecedented growth since it’s incorporation as a city in 1903.

Michael Vickers, Planning & Zoning Director City of Roswell

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New Developments in Roswell, New Mexico

  • Burger King:  The new restaurant is in the due diligence phase and schedule for a construction start in the near future!  More information to follow…
    (Located on N. Main Street between Walgreens & Hastings)
  • Primm Drug:  The 4,000 SF new structure has high-end finishes including a rounded glass brick entry way.  The site will supply up to three times the parking capability to customers and will not only offer pharmacy services but expanded services like clinical services.  The building will also house a state-of-the-art prescription compounding lab.  Construction is expected to be complete in the fall of 2010.  (Located at 700 N. Union)
  • Blount’s Firearms:  The 2,400 square foot firearms store is currently under construction with foundation poured and the steel building already erected.  Currently the landscape portion of the project is under construction.  The project is expected to be completed in February.  (Located at 1200 N. Virginia Ave.)
  • Rhoads Plumbing & Heating Warehouse:  The 12,000 square foot new warehouse facility is currently under construction.  It is a phased development with the completion of the shell of the building, new sidewalks, removal of existing buildings, and finishing touches.  The building will serve as a storage area for supplies and equipment and is expected to be completed this summer.  (Located at 605 N. Virginia Ave.)
  • Comfort Suites Hotel:  The 68-suite hotel is on-pace and roughly scheduled to be completed in April, 2010.  The hotel features upgraded finishes, high-end furnishings, and LCD screen TV’s in each room.  (Located at 3610 North Main Street across from Hampton Inn)
  • Marriott Towneplace Suites:  The 71-room, extended stay hotel is permitted and ready to break ground soon.  Construction is expected to take approximately one year and the finished product will cater to extended stay guests.  (Located between Walgreens and La Quinta on the East 19th Street)
  • Roswell Community Federal Credit Union:  The new credit union is currently under construction with core and shell primarily complete and a rough project completion in April, 2010.
    (Located at 2514 N. Main Street)


Development Information – Permits
 Residential permits pulled in February:    2     
 Commercial permits pulled in February    0
Total New Permits Pulled in 2010 (Res. & Commc.)  5

(From the City Planning Director – February 2010)