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City	Roswell
State	New Mexico (NM)
County	Chaves County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	33.373442
Longitude	-104.529393
Population	48,422
Density	629.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	88201, 88203, 88202
Area Code	575
County Seat	Roswell
School District	Roswell Independent Schools

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About Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell is a locality in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of 48,422. The population density is 629.2 people per km². Roswell is located at 33.3734°N, 104.5294°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Roswell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 88201, 88203, 88202.

Roswell spreads across a vast expanse of high desert prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a relentless, brilliant sun. It lies 38.8 miles north of Artesia, NM (from Artesia, NM: bearing 350°T), and is situated 93.5 miles west-northwest of Hobbs. The Rio Hondo carves a quiet, essential path through this arid landscape, providing a narrow ribbon of vitality that sustains the surrounding terrain. To the west, the subtle rise of Sixmile Hill breaks the flatness of the plains, offering a distinct silhouette against the shifting colors of the afternoon sky. Visitors might find a moment of stillness at Reischman Park, where the local flora reflects the resilience required to thrive in such a dry climate. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the landscape opens into the rugged basin of Eightmile Draw, while the waters of Chain Lakes provide a rare, shimmering contrast to the dusty earth.

Roswell emerged from the early grit of frontier settlement, evolving from a modest trading post into a center for expansive agricultural ventures. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the land, with cattle ranching and dairy farming serving as the primary engines of regional commerce. Fields of alfalfa and cotton draw sustenance from the careful management of water, painting the valley in varying shades of green that defy the surrounding brown brush. Over the decades, the industry has expanded to include a robust presence in petroleum exploration and aviation, building upon the infrastructure established by the military bases that once defined the local silhouette. This practical, industrious spirit defines the daily rhythm of the people who work the soil and maintain the steady flow of trade across the plains.

Roswell maintains a distinct cultural identity, often recognized for its playful engagement with the mysteries of the cosmos and the lore of the mid-twentieth century. The International UFO Museum and Research Center serves as a primary landmark, drawing curious travelers from across the globe who seek to explore the narrative of the 1947 incident. While the town embraces this extraterrestrial fame, the local character is grounded in the traditions of a working community that values neighborly connection and simple, honest hospitality. Notable figures such as the renowned artist Peter Hurd found inspiration in the stark beauty of the light and the honesty of the regional architecture. Seasonal events bring the residents together in the public squares, reinforcing a sense of continuity that persists despite the rapid pace of change elsewhere in the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Martin Luther King Junior Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 198° S
Stiles Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 310° NW
Berlin Wall Fragment (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 005° N
POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 005° N
Iron Cross (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 005° N
R H Goddard's Launch Tower (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 010° N
Walker Aviation Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 173° S
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.1 mi, 081° E · 50k acres
Snow Goose Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.2 mi, 063° NE
Roswell Cave Complex Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.3 mi, 066° NE
Bottomless Lakes State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 094° E
Salt Creek Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.5 mi, 020° N · 9,723 acres
Atlas Missile Site 579-11 (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 350° N
Old Frazier Schoolhouse (Historic Ruins) — 19.3 mi, 036° NE
Lake Arthur Educational Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 160° S
Freedom's Fire (Public Artwork) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
William Baskin House Historic Site (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
Hodges-Runyan-Brainard House Historic Site (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
John Acord House Historic Site (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
Ocotillo (Theatre) — 37.4 mi, 168° S
Artesia Historical Museum and Art Centre (Museum) — 37.6 mi, 169° S
Capitan Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 40.6 mi, 289° W · 36k acres
Lincoln National Forest (National Forest) — 40.7 mi, 290° W · 1.1M acres
Museum of the Horse (Museum) — 61.6 mi, 268° W
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 62.0 mi, 274° W
La Cueva 6 (Cinema) — 66.4 mi, 166° S

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