News
Featured in Livibility Magazine
Located in the center of southeast New Mexico, Roswell-Chaves County is a region full of surprises. While outsiders may know Roswell for its connection to aliens, local residents love the gorgeous tree-lined streets and mountain views, not to mention its plethora of outdoor recreation options, vibrant arts community and delicious dining spots. A bustling economy is also propelling the region to new heights and drawing newcomers into the region. Click Here to View

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR with Mike Gibson
Jan 19 2023Chaves County Administrative Center
1 St. Mary’s Place
Roswell, NM 88203
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 am
Download Event Flyer for All the Details
Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation Launches a Comprehensive, Business-Focused Website
Jan 18 2023New Website Showcases Roswell-Chaves County & All That It Has to Offer
ROSWELL, NM -- Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster economic development. The website has an aesthetically professional look that incorporate...

SANTA FE, N.M. – Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes asked state lawmakers today to continue their support for a diverse New Mexico economy with robust job growth and higher-paying jobs.
Click here to read more >>

Roswell’s frontier town past at Christmas
I thought it would be fun this week to share two holiday-related articles in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season. Both articles come from the Roswell Daily Record, with the first one being about the first Christmas after New Mexico acquired statehood. In it...

FRI: Caregiver shortage next target for NM lawmakers, APS to try new grading program, + More
Nov 25 2022Lawmakers are planning to introduce a bill in the upcoming 2023 legislative session that aims to address the critical shortage of caregivers that give therapy and other services to New Mexicans with developmental disabilities.
As the Albuquerque Journal reports, two lawmakers –– Rep. Elizabeth Thomson and Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pin...

The Marines for Chaves County Toys for Tots program is looking for toy donations for children who otherwise might have no toy at Christmas. The iconic Toys for Tots collection boxes with the red train are found in local businesses throughout the area, including the Roswell Daily Record. Toys shoul...

Job Training Funds Awarded To New Mexico Companies In Hobbs, Sunland Park, Rio Rancho, Roswell & Albuquerque
Nov 10 2022SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced over $1.7 million in funds from the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) have been approved to businesses in Hobbs, Sunland Park, Roswell, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque.
Eleven companies will benefit from JTIP allotments to assist in training 110 employees an...

If you were near Roswell this past weekend, you may have noticed a large, oblong-shaped aircraft rising slowly upward.
That wasn't an advertising blimp or a weirdly-shaped balloon. It was a HAPS — a high-altitude platform station. Sceye Inc. wants to use them to track wildfires, monitor greenhouse gas emissions an...