By Alex Ross – February 4, 2019 Legislation that could allow establishment of an independent air authority, to oversee the governance of the Roswell International Air Center and other nearby properties, was one of 42 …
Governor Lujan Grisham, legislative leaders, representatives of both parties celebrate ‘Rocket Docket’ passage and bill signing
Feb 4, 2019 | Press Releases SANTA FE — Capping a brisk and diligent first few weeks of the legislative session, and signaling the launch of a new era of productive, collaborative work processes at …
NM Senate gives go-ahead to air authority
By Lisa Dunlap – February 1, 2019 The future of air authority legislation, and some would say the Roswell International Air Center, is now in the hands of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Without debate or …
Air authority bill passes NM House by wide margin
By Lisa Dunlap – January 23, 2019 A revised version of a state bill to create an independent governing authority for the Roswell International Air Center or other former military bases in the state passed the …
Legislative dinner focuses on economic development
By John Dilmore – January 25, 2019 The assets Roswell and Chaves County bring to the table as players in New Mexico’s continued economic development were on display during the annual Chaves County Legislative Dinner …
Congresswoman-elect addresses area needs with EDC
Xochitl Torres Small, newly elected to the 2nd Congressional District House of Representatives seat, meets with local business leaders Thursday at the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corp. offices. Read more here.
Bringing Back Beef
“A meatpacking plant in Roswell fills a decadeslong void, finally giving local cattle ranchers and dairy producers a nearby processing market for their beef and consumers access to the locally raised protein for their dinner …
Council sends air center resolution to legislators
The Roswell City Council on Thursday approved a resolution in support of giving the city the ability to create an airport authority. The resolution will next go before state legislators. Councilor Judy Stubbs made the motion and Councilor Jacob …
Large hangar plan gets underway after City Council vote
The creation of a large, modern hangar at the Roswell International Air Center, a facility many consider key to future job and business growth in the area, is moving a step forward following a Roswell City Council vote …
Take me to your donuts!
The new $1.5 million Dunkin’-Baskin Robbins will open around Christmas Eve, something people traveling along North Main Street probably wondered about when they saw the 21-foot-tall green alien holding the store sign, erected Tuesday at the corner of the …
