Welcome to the City of Roswell, New Mexico,
USA
P.O. Drawer 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838
(505) 624-6700, Fax: (505) 624-6709
Hot Spots in Roswell
Museums
1. Roswell Museum and Art Center - Art by Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth,
Georgia O'Keefe, the Rogers Aston Collection and the Robert Goddard workshop
recreated.
2. Historical Center for Southwest New Mexico - Stately home filled with
antiques, artifacts and a gallery of exhibits.
3. General Douglas L. McBride Museum - Military armament displays and NMMI
memorabilia.
4. Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art - Collection of art works by past
artists in residence.
5. International UFO Museum and Research Center - UFO exhibits.
Local Attractions
1. Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - Migratory fowl.
2. Bottomless Lakes State Park - Swimming, Boating, Fishing & Hiking, and
camping.
3. Cahoon Park - Park inside city with golf course, swimming pool and other
recreation activities.
4. Spring River Park and Zoo - Includes a miniature train ride, antique
carousel and a children's fishing lake.
5. Spring River Hike and Bike Trail - A scenic paved bicycle and walking
trail trough the Spring River corridor, linking various parks, the zoo and the
Spring River Golf Course.
Special Events
A large number of special events are scheduled annually for the City of
Roswell. These include the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, the Chili Cheese
Festival, the Pinatafest, UFO Encounter, Gus Macker and numerous other events
and arts and craft shows. Information on these events can be found at the City
Recreation Department or the Chamber of Commerce.
