Roswell & Chaves County, New Mexico

The 2025 edition of Roswell Livability Magazine is now available online. This year's edition includes features on the upcoming National Championship Air Races, tourism, housing, and much more. Thanks to all the interviewees and advertisers that made this 2025 magazine possible!

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While known internationally for the 1947 UFO Incident, Roswell is also a vibrant community of 48,163 and numbering over 66,000 in greater Chaves County. Our community sits directly alongside the Pecos Valley and serves as the economic and cultural hub of Southeastern New Mexico. A leader in the aviation industry, Roswell is home to the Roswell Air Center--the site of the former Walker Air Force Base--with daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). At the edge of oil and gas country, Roswell and Chaves County have the infrastructure to support major industry, including renewable energy sources, and a natural recharging aquifer fed by nearby mountains.

“I return every single call because it is so important for entrepreneurs” - Mike Espiritu, RCCEDC President/CEO

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Target Industries

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Aviation

New Mexico’s industrial aviation hub and home to one of the longest runways in the U.S.
$31 million project creating 365 new jobs and airport hanger
Major airlines, Mitsubishi & Honda, use our air center to test, repair and repurpose aircraft
Certification, degree, and training programs draw students
Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship are in place for a steady pipeline of talent
Industrial park sites are available and there's room at the airport

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Value-Added Agriculture

World’s largest mozzarella cheese factory
Most intensively farmed area in the state
23 dairies call Chaves County home.
20,000-square-foot meat packing facility

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Advanced Manufacturing

Largest available industrial/manufacturing site in NM
Access to the Roswell Aviation Center
Rail-served community with low traffic
Workforce education programs at Eastern NM University

Featured News

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2024 Year in Review: Looking Back on RCCEDC Accomplishments
December 20, 2024

The end of the year is an excellent time to reflect on our accomplishments and thank all of the supporters of the Roswell-Chaves County Economic...

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CAVU Aerospace Brings Jobs and Development to Roswell-Chaves County Through End-of-Life Aircraft Processing
October 4, 2024

Roswell-Chaves County is the last stop for countless airplanes that can no longer be used, turned into freighters, or sent to other countries. The arid...

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Allison’s Home Supply is Poised for Growth in Roswell and Bringing the Community Up With It
August 29, 2024

Jason and Jennifer Allison are a power couple in the Chaves County construction scene. They bring a strong mix of passion and experience to their...

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Population

64,615

Chaves County Population

Population

48,163

Roswell Population

Age

32

Median Age

Money

43,481

Median Household Income

Testimonials

Red Mountain Arsenal LLC
President, ENMU-Roswell
General Manager, AerSale, Inc.
Allison’s Home Supply
CAVU Aerospace

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Roswell-Chaves County EDC was directly responsible for finding, and assisting us with, setting up our current facility location. Thanks to their expertise and proactive assistance, Red Mountain Arsenal has found a permanent home!

Fred Alvarado
Vice President/Co-owner
Red Mountain Arsenal LLC

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell enjoys partnering with the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation to meet the needs of our community. We collaborate on business attraction and ensuring that student’s learning experiences meet the needs of industry.

Shawn Powell, Ph.D.
President
ENMU-Roswell

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“Chaves County offers an excellent location, with a small town living in a big city environment, for AerSale to be successful. Continued collaboration with area entities like New Mexico Workforce Connection and the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation on job fairs and other community events will assist our ongoing success.”

Amy Butler
GM, AerSale, Inc.

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“The RCCEDC came to visit us before we were even members. I really appreciated Kristen and how she cared about our company.”

Jennifer Allison
Allison’s Home Supply

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“RCCEDC does a good job of representing the private sector and the opportunities companies provide to the community.”

William “Bull” Johnson
CAVU Aerospace

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Ski in the Morning. Golf in the Afternoon.
Daily Direct Flights to Dallas-Fort Worth & Phoenix.
Perfect Weather All Year Long.
Our Small Town Values Make Chaves County Right for Families.

Ski in the Morning. Golf in the Afternoon.

Daily Direct Flights to Dallas-Fort Worth & Phoenix.

clear day over the water

Perfect Weather All Year Long.

children planting

Our Small Town Values Make Chaves County Right for Families.