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Roswell, New Mexico

Introduction to Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico, in Chaves county, is 147 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico and 160 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 45,293 people lived in Roswell.

Roswell History

A group of pioneers from Missouri originally attempted to start a settlement here in 1865, but failed due to the lack of water in the area. In 1869, Van C. Smith and Billy Bob Joe started the settlement with two adobe buildings. Named after Roswell Smith, father of Van C. Smith, the town became the county seat of the newly-created Chaves County in 1889.

Roswell and nearby Attractions

  • Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico
  • General Douglas L. McBridge Military Museum
  • International UFO Museum and Research Center
  • Roswell Museum and Art Center
  • Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Bottomless Lake State Park

Things To Do In Roswell

The International UFO Museum, the Roswell Museum and Art Center and the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art are all located in Roswell. One can also visit the outline of an iron cross of stones made by German POWs during the Second World War. Local festivals include the UFO Festival and the Pecos Valley Jazz and Arts Festival, which each attract a number of visitors every year.

Roswell Transportation

Air transportation is available from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.

Roswell Higher Education

Local institutions of higher education include Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus and the New Mexico Military Institute.

High Points

Roswell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRoswell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRoswell Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Roswell Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Roswell Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Roswell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roswell, NM

Comparing Roswell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty14
People in Middle Class or Better15
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime13

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