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Roswell, NM and greater Chaves County is home to an abundant workforce. The local economy is predominantly based in the aviation, agriculture, healthcare, energy, and tourism industries, but the population and educational platforms can pivot to support any number of enterprises — especially in the long term.  Chaves County...Continue Reading

Roswell Daily Record The Roswell Public Library hosted the first of two events allowing residents to share their ideas about child-centered projects being planned at the library. Click here to read more>>Continue Reading

Roswell Daily Record Visitors to Roswell via the Roswell Air Center are greeted by a new photo-friendly mural Wednesday just outside the gate. Click here to read more >>Continue Reading

The Roswell-Chaves County area has so many fun events and recreation opportunities to enjoy! This city of Roswell is rich with history, being the site of the famous UFO sighting in 1947. This is one of the reasons our annual UFO Festival is so popular with residents and tourists alike!...Continue Reading

Roswell Daily Record For three days this summer, June 30-July 2, the Roswell Daily Record will sponsor the “Roswell Incident,” featuring educated and accomplished speakers, award-winning films and provocative conversations about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Click here to read more >>Continue Reading

by Sarah Treschl -- Roswell Daily Record NMMI students win big at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Click here to read more>>Continue Reading

The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) is your online resource for finding employment opportunities in the Roswell-Chaves County region! The RCCEDC is focused on assisting economic development in the region by helping businesses and the workforce succeed. One way we are doing this is by compiling up-to-date employment opportunities...Continue Reading

There are key industries that are finding success here in the Roswell & Chaves County region! The Aviation industry thrives in this region. The Roswell Air Center is home to the longest runway in the nation and the biggest airplane parking lot in the world! The Roswell Air Center has...Continue Reading

Roswell & Chaves County, NM, are lucky to have the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) as the region’s “go-to” organization for business assistance! The RCCEDC is dedicated to economic growth in this region, and one of the ways we accomplish this is by giving professional help to site selectors...Continue Reading

Roswell & Chaves County, NM, have many available incentives and grants that businesses can take advantage of! The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) is dedicated to working with businesses to help them continue to grow and expand here! One of the ways the RCCEDC helps is by assisting these...Continue Reading

Russian composer Igor Stravinsky reportedly did a 15-minute headstand each morning. Inventor Nikola Tesla performed 100 toe curls every night. Poet and author Maya Angelou only wrote in hotel rooms. We may snicker at the quirks of famous creators, but we all have entrenched habits, whether we're aware of...Continue Reading

It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside of the legendary Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side, there are no tables to be had. Around the corner, a similar scene plays out at Nom Wah, the century-old dim sum restaurant...Continue Reading

One of my most satisfying, long-lasting business relationships began at a trade show organized by a new promoter. Year after year, we saw each other at the show and built an excellent relationship through good times and challenging periods. Today, we refer new business opportunities to each other all the...Continue Reading

Businesses who choose to locate in Roswell & Chaves County, NM, have the advantage of our climate-resilient location! This region is truly a safe choice for every business that chooses to locate here. We have an abundant, recharging aquifer that provides the area with a stable source of water. Renewable...Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $45 million available to organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known...Continue Reading

Companies have long evaluated new employees by college degrees and their years of experience in a field. In school, learning has long been measured by “credit hour”—the time spent in a classroom—since 1906. But as companies like Google, IBM and Accenture drop degree requirements and put more emphasis on...Continue Reading

What word comes to mind when you think about strategy development? Probably not emotion. Strategy is often a dry, analytical exercise led by the few at the top of an organization and broadcast to the rest of the organization in long, turgid presentations. It’s no wonder that few strategies...Continue Reading

As an economic developer, you know that your website is often the first impression potential investors and site selectors will have of your community. You must optimize your website for search engines to make a strong first impression and compete with other communities. That's where search engine optimization (SEO) comes...Continue Reading

Roswell and Chaves County have the infrastructure in place to support and expand businesses in every industry! This includes renewable energy sources as well! Roswell is home to a recharging aquifer fed steadily by our nearby mountains.  Chaves County’s Infrastructure Supports Businesses Growth Businesses located here have access...Continue Reading

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food...Continue Reading

There are plenty of grants available that cover the hard costs, or the direct physical costs, of construction. However, finding grants that can be allocated to cover the soft-costs of construction projects is generally much more difficult. These soft-costs are the indirect expenses that are involved in construction, such as...Continue Reading

Film Office Director Amber Dodson said that with recently signed legislation to increase the cap on tax credits, the New Mexico film and television industry is poised to continue to expand, solidifying growth well into the next decade while creating thousands of jobs.  Read here for the complete article.Continue Reading

There are so many great location advantages when you choose Roswell and Chaves County! Roswell, NM, is located in the southeastern part of New Mexico. This gives businesses close proximity to Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and California. Roswell is also only 3.5 hours from the Mexican border, which can help businesses...Continue Reading

The 29-year-old actor stared at his bank account statement. He had only $106 left to his name. His acting career was going nowhere. He couldn’t afford the rent on his cheap Hollywood apartment. He even tried to sell his dog because he didn’t have enough money to buy dog food.  Read...Continue Reading