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When temperatures start to climb or pipes break in Roswell homes, the team at Fulkerson Plumbing & Air Conditioning is quick to respond. Braxton Fulkerson is the third-generation owner of a company that has supported Chaves County since 1964. He walks in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, following...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:EquipmentShare Breaks Ground on New Roswell Branch and Announces Statewide Expansion Across New MexicoRoswell, N.M. — Dec. 5, 2025 — EquipmentShare, a leader in connected jobsite technology and one of the largest equipment rental providers in the United States, held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday to celebrate construction of...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2025Advanced EV Battery Technology Company, GUS Manufacturing, Announces Partnership with Aero Design Services Roswell, NM —RCCEDC President & CEO, Mike Espiritu, along with Mayor of Roswell, Timothy Z. Jennings, held a press conference to announce that Roswell is in the final stages of introducing a state-of-the-art battery...Continue Reading

Residents of Chaves County looking for local banking options can work with Valley Bank of Commerce, which invites customers to join their family and build something together. Valley Bank of Commerce has been part of the Roswell community since 1978 and continues to be a leader in local banking to...Continue Reading

Since 1976, Cattle Baron Restaurants has served the residents of Roswell and surrounding communities, providing quality steak dinners, a massive salad bar, and service that makes diners feel special. The restaurant chain is hosting several events to mark its 50th Anniversary and give back to the communities that have supported...Continue Reading

Dear Roswell Community,I am pleased to share exciting news that marks a significant step forward for air service in Roswell and the surrounding region.Beginning February 17, 2026, United Airlines will launch new daily flight service, operated by SkyWest, from Roswell Air Center (ROW) to Denver International Airport (DEN). We look...Continue Reading

When Robert Goddard chose Roswell as the ideal location for experimenting with rockets in early 1930, few people likely would have thought the influence of the physicist and rocket pioneer would leave a mark on the community nearly a century later.But instead of his groundbreaking work in Chaves County fading...Continue Reading

Air races come to townThe September 2025 debut of National Championship Air Races and Air Show at the Roswell Air Center was affected by a rain delay on what was supposed to be a Saturday filled with competitions to help determine finalists participating on the next and final day.Click here...Continue Reading

Seven companies have been awarded funding to reimburse training costs for 67 New Mexicans through $1.7 million in Job Training Incentive Program grants awarded in December.The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) is a state program designed to boost economic development and job growth by offsetting training costs for new hires.This...Continue Reading

The U.S. health care sector is in a state of flux, with major opportunities for new facilities and more jobs in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices at the same time health care providers are facing a workforce shortage across many skilled and professional occupations and more financial headwinds due to...Continue Reading

A critical shortage of development-ready industrial sites is pushing states to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in product development. These proactive efforts aim to enhance the developability and speed-to-market of industrial property, ultimately attracting capital investment and job creation. Site Selection Group regularly monitors these investments, and this article...Continue Reading

Joy Center volunteer programs mutually beneficial  Two volunteer programs offered through the Chaves County Joy Centers are intended to aid children and seniors. According to a flyer from the center, foster grandparents are seniors 55 and older who volunteer to work one-on-one with children with special and exceptional needs.Click here...Continue Reading

New Mexico has released a strategic roadmap to turn the state’s world-class research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs.The New Mexico Science & Technology Roadmap, developed by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, in partnership with TEConomy Partners, identifies the specific technology sectors where New...Continue Reading

As economic developers look for new ways to promote their communities online, adapting to an AI-driven search landscape has become essential. At Golden Shovel Agency, we’re helping organizations rethink their 2026 content strategies to ensure their communities stand out—both to people and to artificial intelligence.Economic Developers Must Adapt to the...Continue Reading

Robots repairing femurs. AI being wielded to find cancer treatments. These are just a few areas of research that will be supported by the new Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) recently announced at Rowan University in New Jersey.“Maybe one day down the road, we will have the Silicon Valley of medtech...Continue Reading

Wyoming-based Zenith Volts Corp. has chosen New Mexico for its flagship project — a 300-acre data center project.Zenith, which says it develops carbon-negative energy infrastructures to power data and artificial intelligence applications, received approval from Chaves County commissioners for the project in August.“Our goal is to pair renewable energy with...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2025Advanced EV Battery Technology Company, GUS Technology, Announces Partnership with Aero Design ServicesRoswell, NM —RCCEDC President & CEO, Mike Espiritu, along with Mayor of Roswell, Timothy Z. Jennings, held a press conference to announce that Roswell is in the final stages of introducing a state-of-the-art battery...Continue Reading

The skilled trades are becoming increasingly multigenerational, challenging traditional learning and development opportunities for leaders across the industry. In the first quarter of 2024, Gen Z made up 18 percent of the U.S. workforce, but 18- to 25-year-olds made up nearly 25 percent of all 2024 new hires in skilled...Continue Reading