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

Roswell development update from the City Planning Director, Michael Vickers;

 

 

  • Roswell Community Little Theater Renovation:  The RCLT is complete and open for business!  Congratulations on all the hard work.  Phase II will include leveling the floor of the south theater room for prep areas, storage, rehearsal/makeup areas, etc.  (Located at 1717 S. Union in the former Park Twin Movie Theater)
  • Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference:  The new hotel and conference center is permitted and full construction of the 65,000 square foot, 4 story building is expected to start soon!  It will feature a large meeting room as well as other full service amenities.  (Located on N. Main Street due east of Murphy Express Gas Station)
  • Icon Cinema:  This 47,686 square foot conversion project will feature 10 screens with over 1,600 seating capacity!  Construction is expected to start very soon!  (Located at 900 W. Hobbs in the former Alco Store)
  • Nissan:  This 17,780 square foot new construction project will feature high end finishes!  Construction is expected to start very soon and should be complete by year end!  The project will also have a new private road to access the property.  (Located 2111 W. 2nd Street between Hyundai & Honda)
  • Calvary Chapel Addition:  This 4,000 square foot Sunday School will be added on to the existing building.  Construction expected to be complete in the first quarter.  (Located at 2901 W. 4th Street)
  • Dollar General:  This new 9,100 square foot construction project started at the end of October is expected to be complete by February!  (Located at 1706 W. 2nd Street)
  • Dollar Tree:  The project is a 12,000 square foot renovation/conversion project of the former Walgreen’s building on South Main Street.  (Located at 1700 S. Main Street across from KMART)
  • Marriott Towneplace Suites:  The 71-room, extended stay hotel is moving forward!  Construction is expected to take approximately one year and the finished product will cater to extended stay guests.  More information to follow…  (Located just west of La Quinta on East 19th Street across from Roswell Regional)
  • Allsup’s Travel Center:  New construction project offers the demolition of an existing structure and erection of a 4,749 square foot gas station along with a 4,763 square foot gas pump canopy.  Dirtwork has been completed and construction will start soon!  (Located at 1500 N. Garden across from College Garden Animal Hospital)
  • Allsup’s Renovation:  The north store is undergoing extensive renovations!  Approximately 1,800 square feet will be added onto the existing building on both the north and south sides and the entire building will be completely renovated.  Also a new 10 column 5,600 square foot gas pump canopy will be constructed.  (Located at 2501 N. Main St. across from KFC)
  • Poor Claire Monastery:  A new kitchen has been added to the existing building and construction has started on the new addition for the new infirmary!  (Located at 809 E. 19th Street)
  • Farmer’s Market Renovation/Expansion:  Farmer’s will undergo an extensive renovation and expansion to the existing building!  The project will encompass the former Inspirations Flower shop to the South.  Demolition work has begun and full construction will start in the near future!  (Located at 2810 N. Main St. next to Westlake Hardware)


Development Information – Permits

New Residential permits pulled in January    2              
New Commercial permits pulled in January    3
Total New Permits Pulled in 2012 (Residential)    2
Total New Permits Pulled in 2012 (Commercial)    3

 

(From the City Planning Director – January 2012)