4th of July Holiday Closures In Roswell

With the Fourth of July being on a Sunday this year, the City of Roswell will recognize the holiday by closing city administration offices and certain other city facilities the next day, Monday, July 5. However, certain recreation-related city facilities will remain open that Monday. Meanwhile, some city services will have an adjusted schedule that … Read more

Water Main Work In Roswell

A reminder that work continues to replace a city water main in Roswell on West Albuquerque Street between South Main and South Richardson. The project is expected to take a couple of weeks and work will be done on weekdays. During the day, while the crew is working, the eastbound lane of West Albuquerque will … Read more

Roswell Fire Talks Fireworks Safety

If you will be using personal fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, RFD asks you to keep the following safety precautions in mind. Also, be aware of what types of fireworks are legal in Roswell and what ones are not. Take Necessary Precautions — Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks. — Never … Read more

Hot Vehicles Quickly Create Danger To Children

With temperatures regularly soaring into the 90s and triple digits in Roswell and other areas of southeast New Mexico, it is critically important for everyone to be well aware of the danger hot vehicles pose to young children who may be unable to get out of a vehicle themselves. Parents and other child caregivers must … Read more

Economists Detail Recovery Of NM Oil Production

Legislative analysts say New Mexico is the only top oil-producing state to have recovered to pre-pandemic levels of production, but they warned Wednesday that the market remains volatile. Staff members with the Legislative Finance Committee suggested that the panel of lawmakers take care not to grow the state’s budget based on current forecasts that suggest … Read more

NM Officials Seek Hazardous Designation For PFAS

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is among those calling on the U.S. government to list so-called “forever chemicals” as hazardous waste under federal law, saying the move would provide a regulatory path for states across the nation that are dealing with contamination at military bases and other locations. The governor filed her brief petition … Read more

Construction To Close Portion of W. Linda Vista Blvd

A section of West Linda Vista Boulevard between North Main Street and North Richardson Avenue will be closed to traffic during the day Wednesday and Thursday, June 23-24, so environmental well-monitoring work can take place. The work area encompasses about a half-block section. Through traffic will be prohibited on the block of Linda Vista between … Read more

Roswell UFO Festival Ready For Return

The Roswell UFO Festival has been around for a quarter of a century, and as it prepares to welcome UFO enthusiasts and many other visitors back to town after a pandemic-forced year off, the slate of festival activities features a variety of events, including a parade, arts and crafts fair, races for runners and walkers, … Read more