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chamber - Roswell NM Chamber of Commerce
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Newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce
February 2007
Bernarr Treat, Executive Director
Executive Board of Directors
Jim Matteucci, President
Bank of the Southwest\
Greg Nibert, 1st Vice President
Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin
Patti Tucker-Bristol, Secretary
ENMMC
Kenneth Berry, Treasurer
Roswell National Bank
Kay Rogers, Past President
Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply
Board of Directors
Lee Adams
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Ray Baca
Bank of the Southwest
Valory Brakeman
Sunwest Management
Jean Brown
Prudential Grieves Group
Roger Burnett
Historical Society for SENM
Theresa Delgado
Steve Denio
Denio’s Cleaners
Steve Hall
Dean Baldwin Painting
Jon Hitchcock
Pioneer Bank
Bradley J. Houston
Chaves County Farm & Livestock Bureau
Janet Libby
House of Flowers
Ed McClelland
Roswell Properties
Julie Shuster
International UFO Museum
Wendell Wakefield
Wakefield Oil Co.
Jeff Weathers
Farm Bureau Financial Services
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Business After Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Diamond Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Character Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Did You Know?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CCDF Activity Report. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A Message from the President. . . . . . 5
Hike It and Spike It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Zach’s Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2007 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 7
News Worthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SENM Tourism Conference . . . . . . 11
Coat Tales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
News Worthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Business After Hours Photos . . . . . . 13
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
UNITED WAY EXCEEDS GOAL
A Message from your 2006 United
Way of Chaves County Campaign
Chairpersons
We are pleased to announce that a final
tally indicates we exceeded our goal
for this year’s United Way of Chaves
County campaign. We sincerely thank
each of you for your contribution of
time, resources and money in any way.
Your donations (whether large or small)
have and will make a difference in the
lives of many. There is no question
that the fifteen agencies of our United
Way would not be able to provide all of
the services they provide without your
valuable help.
It has been a great pleasure for us to
serve as your campaign co-chairpersons
this year. We enjoyed working with
you in any way from employee
presentations to our first United Way
telethon.
Once again, our motto for this year’s
campaign was, “What Matters”. We
know our fifteen agencies work each
and every day to assure that the best
care and information is available to
all who seek their assistance. They
provide the “basics” to those “at risk”
in our communities; and when a person
or a family is vulnerable or in crisis,
they may need the help of one or more
of our agencies to get back on their feet.
When you contribute to United Way, we
know you are saying that you believe
and care for what really matters
In closing, we would once again like
to express our heartfelt appreciation;
first of all to our United Way staff,
Executive Director Harvey Robertson
and Cora Ross; to the Board members
and Foundation for all of your efforts;
to our campaign leadership and to all
of our agencies, donors and volunteers
who have worked so diligently in
making this year’s campaign such
a success. We promise that we will
continue to work with you in the
future on “What Matters.”
Sincerely,
Anna Maria Matteucci
James Matteucci
February 6th
The Hampton Inn
3607 North Main Street
February 22, 2007
5-7 p.m.
$5.00 Members $7.00 Non-Members
It’s a party! Come join us for a
fun evening of food, beverages,
networking opportunities & great door
prizes! See you there!
chamber
Call the
Roswell
Chamber at
623-5695 to
see how to get
your company
listed here!
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Newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce
Our mission is to promote business prosperity by
assisting business development and fostering
community pride and spirit.
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CHARACTER COUNTS! IN CHAVES COUNTY
Character Counts! In Chaves
County is forging ahead with many
projects presently in full gear.
Our newest recognition program,
Honoring the Badge: Building
and Upholding the Public Trust,
sponsored by Pioneer Bank and
Sprint Sports Rehabilitation
Clinic has concluded by honoring
outstanding public servants from
Chaves County over the past year.
Nominated by their superiors and
selected by a committee made up of
individuals involved with Character
Counts! throughout the county, each
individual represents the best of our
communities.
The Eastern New Mexico Medical
Center/Character Counts! in Chaves
County Teachers of Character
Recognition Program has selected
thirty outstanding educators from
throughout Chaves County through
the nomination and selection process.
The winners will be honored
Thursday evening, February 15, at
the Roswell Convention and Civic
Center.
The Athlete Recognition Program
continues into March as high school
coaches from throughout the county
recognize the athlete in his or her
program who best exemplifies the six
pillars of character during the ‘06/’07
“FULL STEAM
AHEAD”
school year.
NOTE: Thank you to all our area
Media for your outstanding support.
The “Pursuing Victory With Honor”
Coaches Recognition Program
will be selecting and honoring the
Winter Sports High School Coaches
of the Year at the conclusion of the
regular season. Character Counts!
in Chaves County, PrimeSource
was with the acquisition. The RCLT will
continue to use the 1101 North Virginia
Avenue location. The theatre has an
aggressive schedule set for 2007. One
dollar of your admission ticket goes
toward their building fund. Come out
and enjoy your Community Little Theatre.
For further information can be obtained by
calling 622-1982
Roswell Community Little Theatre buys
Park Twin Cinema building
at Union Avenue and Hobbs Street.
Roswell Daily Record Reported on
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
January 8th, Edie Stevens, President of
RCLT visited the Roswell Chamber of
Commerce and told us how thrilled she
Thank you, Karen Michael, Record Staff
Writer, Roswell Daily Record’s article
dated January 3, 2007
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Mortgage and The Roswell National
Bank are proud to expand into the
realm of identifying and honoring
coaches of character throughout our
county.
Our American Character Awards
Recognition Banquet is scheduled for
fourth week of April at the Roswell
Convention and Civic Center. We
will honor over 150 “people of
character” during the evening.
An active and dedicated Character
Counts! In Chaves County board of
directors leads the way. With the
ongoing support of everyone we
know Character Counts! In Chaves
County will continue to establish and
encourage those values which are
recognized by all; Trustworthiness,
Respect, Responsibility, Fairness,
Caring, and Citizenship.
For further information please
contact the Character Counts! office
623-5695 x. 20 or visit us online at
www.CCCCNM.org.
to start and increase to 30 within 3 years;
client has indicated their intentions to lease
a building at the Roswell International Air
Center.
Door: Ongoing start-up manufacturing
opportunity; project manager is Hubert
Quintana, Director of the Southeast New
Mexico Economic Development District.
Duet: company has developed a system
of construction material that utilizes
concrete, re-enforced galvanized steel and
expanded polystyrene without architectural
limitations. Site visit had been scheduled
for the beginning of October; however,
client has postponed regional site visits until
first quarter of 2007. Chaves County is the
only location client is considering south of
I-40; however, we believe we have valid
documentation why client should locate their
manufacturing plant in Chaves County.
FOLLOWING IS A LIST
OF CURRENT PROJECTS
Alpha: Site visit will be held January
9th; client will meet with City and Airport
Committee to determine the willingness
of the City to work with this project. It is
our understanding this project will create a
minimum of 100 high paying aviation related
jobs.
Ball: Residential development project.
Balloon: Aviation related project; CCDF
has presented data to the client regarding
available building sites at the Roswell
International Air Center as site visit will be
scheduled for the first quarter 2007.
Black Hawk: The company will produce
a very large aircraft-related component
incorporating products from more than 60
vendors on a worldwide basis. Some vendors
may eventually be co-located on the site.
Blade: Company is a high quality knife
manufacturer, 10 jobs to start and will
increase to 50 jobs within 5 years.
Bush: Aviation Project: since 1990 this
company has designed and developed bush
planes; they are seeking a location to build
their latest model aircraft. Employment will
range from 30 the first year to 500 by end of
year three.
Care: Outbound customer service center;
company will provide 401 (k), starting
wages begin $8.00 - $10.00 hourly range
with retention increases, and overtime. Key
component client is seeking skilled bilingual
workforce. Site selector met with client
October 16th, CCDF should hear by Feb.,
2007 if our recruitment submittal met clients
requirements.
research project.
Jerry: Manufacturing project, potentially 35
new jobs; client to visit Roswell during 2nd
quarter of 2007.
Keith from New Jersey: no new
information at this time, client stated on his
original site visit, the proposed project could
take up to 2 years before they decides when
and where to expand their manufacturing
operation.
Landrush: Very large commercial/residential
project.
Lean: Customer Service management
project.
LES: Assisting prospect with Foreign Trade
Zone requirements.
Film Star: met with client Oct. 18th; client
is actively pursing film and film related
projects, including the development of
required infrastructure.
Liquid: Ethanol project; has indicated
a strong interest in building a 50 million
gallon ethanol plant in Chaves County, client
conducted a site visit November 2nd and 3rd,
2006.
First Contact: Fortune 500 customer
contact center
Lowe: Military aviation maintenance and
repair and storage project.
Flight: Maintenance, repair and overhaul
project.
Menges: After four (4) years of
communications client will continue to
be listed on our active project list; per
conversation with client December 20th,
she remains very interested in relocating her
space exploration and research projects to the
Roswell International Air Center.
FlyRoswell: On going regional jet air
service development project; meetings will
be held with air carriers early January, 2007.
Fuel: Ethanol project; 50 million gallon
production facility.
Fun Times: Zach Montgomery – Project
Manager (City of Roswell- City Planner);
Mr. Montgomery reported “The New
Mexico State University-College of Business
recently completed a feasibility study for
the Alien Apex Resort Theme Park. The
study determined it would be feasible to
build a theme park in Roswell. Since this
project would be a draw to Roswell, it would
increase the number of customers visiting
existing UFO related businesses.
Good: First began communication with this
client over 2 years ago, considering opening
a filter manufacturing plant, will employ 3045 full-time assemblers.
Green: Company products generate
electricity, heat, and locomotive power
without consuming fossil, nuclear or biomass
fuels. They do not emit greenhouse gases
or environmental pollutants that exacerbate
global warming or harm ecological systems.
Coach: Inbound medical service center
Greenmobile: This company has been
selling electric cars in Europe for over a
decade, and wants to open a pilot assembly
plant in the United States. If demand for
the prototype is strong, they anticipate
ramping up to a few hundred employees and
thousands of vehicles per year.
Hubert: R&D food processing project.
Diamond: Oil field tooling company, 5 jobs
Italy: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle testing and
Visit the chamber online:
Mohr: inbound customer service center, 100
jobs to start.
Mustang: oil field manufacturing project;
will not relocate until 2nd quarter 2007.
Partners: Call center; per recent
conversation with site selector, Roswell is
still being considered as a possible site for a
500 seat inbound service call center.
Phoenix: USDA certified food processing
facility.
Power: wind generation project
Reach: alternative electric energy project
Recycle: Waste disposal/storage project
Red: Aviation manufacturing project,
potentially 100 aviation related jobs.
Refine: 100 million gallon ethanol project,
client is very interested in building an ethanol
plant in Chaves County, we should have an
answer within 30 days; approximately $200
million construction project.
Renew: Bio-diesel project; client conducted
a site visit to Chaves County Dec. 19th;
we will know within 30 days where the
client will build their first US site. We are
competing with 2 other locations in New
CCDF, continued on page 10)
www.roswellnm.org
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A MESSAGE FROM THE
The Mission of the Roswell Ch
am
to promote business prosperity ber of Commerce is
by
development and fostering com assisting business
munity pride and spirit.
The New Mexico Legislature
is
of their 90 day session for 200 currently in the midst
7. Our locally elected
senators and representatives
are in Santa Fe working
(hopefully together) on passin
g legislation that will
positively impact our commu
nity. The Chamber of
Commerce is continually adv
ocating for the citizens
of Roswell to ensure that the
voice of business is
presented to all levels of gov
ernment. By working
closely with legislators and ele
cted officials we are
able to monitor key issues tha
t impact our businesses
and community at large. We
are committed to helping
influence legislation and pub
lic policy in a way that
benefits our community and
your business.
The New Mexico Legislature’
s website is an excellent
tool for following the work of
the New Mexico
PRESIDENT
Legislature. You can find you
r legislator, watch and
track bills, track session and
committee schedules,
access legislative agencies and
their many resources.
All of these services and mu
ch more are provided
for free. The site also contain
s links to many other
valuable sites. Click and sav
e the following link …
http://legis.state.nm.us.
Find out about the issues aff
ecting
contact your legislator with any your business and
concerns.
James Matteucci
James Matteucci
2006-2007
Chamber
President
CHAMBER HOSTS 12TH “HIKE IT & SPIKE IT!”
The 11th Annual Roswell “Hike
It & Spike It” 4-on-4 Charity Flag
Football Tournament was a huge
success for the United Way of Chaves
County, the Roswell Chamber of
Commerce and the community of
Roswell. Over 24,000 spectators
enjoyed watching 362 teams (2,172
players) playing simultaneously on 25
fields in the Cielo Grande Recreation
Area Memorial Day Weekend. First,
second, third, Character Counts and
Down & Out Bowl awards were
presented in each of the 24 divisions.
A check in the amount of $5,000.00
was presented to Harvey Robertson,
Executive Director of the United
Way of Chaves County. The
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
presence was everywhere. The direct
estimated economic impact exceeded
$2,000,000.00! in 2006.
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce,
Desert Sun Motors, Eastern New
Mexico Medical Center, Powerade,
Dr Pepper and Bank of the Southwest
present the 12th Annual Roswell
“Hike It & Spike It!” 4-on-4 Charity
Flag Football Tournament, Friday,
May 25th, Saturday, May 26th, and
Sunday, May 27th, MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND 2007, to benefit The
United Way of Chaves County. Once
again, all games will be played at the
Cielo Grande Recreation Area, 1500
West College.
Anyone can play in the Roswell
“Hike It & Spike It”. An alcohol-free,
tobacco-free event, it is recreation
for the entire family. Teams of 7 and
8 year olds play on fields next to
top high school athletes, male and
female. Entry brochures are available
by calling the Roswell Chamber of
Commerce at (505)623-5695 - toll
free 1-877-849-7679 - or by stopping
by any of our local sponsors or any
Arby’s or Cattle Baron Restaurants
statewide.
Teams can enter online or download
entry forms at:
www.roswellgridiron.com
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1st, 2nd, 3rd, Character Counts and
Down and Out Bowl awards will be
presented in every division.
This year, the “SHOW ME THE
MONEY” division will feature
$25,000.00 in cash prizes! Sponsored
by Southwest Dairy Farmers, Xcel
Energy and PrimeSource Mortgage
the very best flag football teams from
across the country will converge on
Roswell. For further information
contact Cla Avery, Tournament
Director, 623-5695 Ex. 20.
We look forward to seeing you
Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 26,
& 27, 2007 in Roswell, New Mexico.
LET’S GET READY
FOR SOME
FOOTBALL!!
design. Nothing new to report.
(This is located on the northwest corner of 12th
Street and Richardson Ave.)
1st National Bank Branch: The old
building is gone and the site has been
cleared for new construction. Bank
officials say we should see activity on this
site soon, now that they have finished the
openings for two other new branches in
New Mexico. Nothing new to report.
Roswell Mall Improvements: The
Roswell Mall Subdivision received final
approval from City Council so individual
lots can be sold as developed. Nothing
new to report.
Out-Parcels for Sam’s & Wal-Mart:
The contract for the out parcels south
of the Sam’s Club has been signed. I’ll
know more as the deals close. Possible
tenants include Michaels, Bed, Bath &
Beyond and others. Checker Auto is in
front of Sam’s and Starbuck’s is in front
of Wal-Mart.
Roswell Regional Hospital: The interior
rough-in work is complete and the interior
finish work is under way. The exterior
building and site work is making progress.
Delays will have the hospital opening in
early 2007, with construction of the other
buildings to follow. (This is located 1-block east
of Main Street on the north side of 19th)
Berrendo Crossing Shopping Plaza:
The interior finish and site work are
progressing well. This includes PetCo,
Church’s Chicken and Famous Footware.
The developer still needs more tenants.
Famous Footware just opened and PetCo
will open this month. (This is located south of
the Rib Crib and north of the Berrendo River)
Strata Production Company Complex:
The building shell is complete for this
Phase-I office building. Mark Murphy,
owner/developer plans to occupy Phase-I
by early 2007. (This is located S. of Immanuel
Lutheran Church on Sycamore Ave.)
Checker Auto Parts: The building is
about 85% complete with the finish and
site work under way. They should be
ready to open for business by late January
or early February. (This will be located in the
Sam’s Club Subdivision on North Main Street)
Automatic Car Wash: This will add an
automatic car wash to the existing manual
car wash. A Building Permit has been
issued, the utilities have been run, the slab
has been poured and the building shell
is nearing completion. Nothing new to
report. (Located south of the McDonald’s on South
Main Street.)
John Hinkle’s - ALL ABOUT SPAS:
This is a new building and location for
an existing business. The slab has been
poured and the building shell construction
should begin this month. (Located on west
side of north Main Street, just south of the Berrendo
River)
Krumland Auto Car Wash: This is a
new car wash in an existing building.
The building permit was issued and
the building is 65% with the site work
approximately 10% complete.
(Located on south side of West 2nd Street across
from Roswell Toyota/Honda)
Starbucks Coffee North: The Building
shell is complete and the rough-in work
is under way. This project is being fasttracked and should be ready to open by
late February or early March. (This is
located in an out parcel in front of the Wal-Mart
Super Center)
Starbucks Coffee Central: The Building
shell is complete and the rough-in work is
under way. This is being fast-tracked and
should be ready to open by late February
or early March. (This is located in the out parcel
between Farley’s and Big-O Tires on N. Main St.)
A&W and Long John Silvers: This will
be a combination restaurant going into
the old Captain D’s on North Main Street.
Plans have been submitted for a Building
Permit. (Located on the southwest corner of
Mescalero and Main Street)
Old Post Plaza: The developer is
working with local and national chains for
a restaurant out parcel. They also need
some more anchors to build out Phases III
& IV. Nothing new to report. (Located south
of Walgreen’s across Main St. from NMMI)
Giangrasso Shopping Plaza: Work
includes demolition of buildings and
reconstruction of the site into a nice
shopping plaza similar to some in
downtown Ruidoso. An architect was
selected and we hope to see construction
plans soon. Nothing new to report.
(This is located on the southwest corner of 13th
Street and North Main Street)
Discount Tire: This is scheduled to go
in the Berrendo Crossings Strip Plaza.
Project is under contract and we expect to
see plans within 30 days for construction.
Nothing new to report.
Sunset Plaza Court: The Self-Storage
office building is complete except
for landscaping. No schedule for the
remaining lots as they will be built as they
are sold off. Nothing new to report.
(This is located on Sunset Ave. south of Alameda)
Alton’s Powerblock Gym: This is
a new building for an existing local
business. The site has been grubbed, the
underground utilities are being installed
and the pad site is being constructed.
(Located on the northwest corner of 13th Street &
Virginia Ave.)
New Medical Office Building - III: This
is in the planning stages for a new medical
office building to mirror the office
building caddy-corner to the hospital.
Nothing new to report. (Located on S. side
of Country Club directly east of the New Medical
Office Building - II)
New Professional Office Complex:
The site is cleared and plans are being
developed. This office complex will
utilize the natural topography in the
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(This is located on the Southwest corner of Berrendo
Rd. and North Main Street)
A New Sonic Drive-Thru: The
preliminary site plan has been approved
and plans for a Building Permit should be
in our office soon. Construction should
begin early in 2007. It looks like they will
purchase the City owned property on the
south side of West 2nd Styreet.
(This is located on the south side of West 2nd Street,
West of Sunset)
A New Hotel: A new hotel is in the
planning stages of development on the
West side of North Main Street, across
from the new Hampton Inn Suites. More
to come! Nothing new to report.
Featherstone Development Corp.: This
organization has demolished the old
Navajo Hotel and F.O.P. or Piggly-Wiggly
grocery store on northwest corner of 2nd
Street and Union Avenue. The intent is
to make this property more attractive to
prospective developers. More to come!
Old Go-Cart Property: The old Go-Cart
track and business have been demolished
to make way for new commercial retail,
Discount Tire, Blockbuster Video and
Kids Care are being negotiated with as
well as some professional office buildings
in back. More information to come!
Get Fit Gym & Tanning: This will be a
new building and location for an existing
local business. We hope to see plans soon
for a Building Permit. Nothing new to
report. (This will be located on Atkinson Avenue,
South of Country Club Boulevard)
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS:
6 new Building Permits were issued in
December, putting the number of new
homes under construction at 58. 123
permits issued during 2006!
Wilshire Gardens Apartments: The
Building Permit was issued and
construction should begin soon. This
adds 90 quality apartments, available to
anyone. Nothing new to report.
(Located on the east side of Wilshire
Boulevard, south of Mescalero Road)
North Sky Estates Subdivision - all lots are
sold with 8 homes under construction.
(Located ¼ mile west of Atkinson on
Mescalero) Nothing new to report.
East Sky Estates Subdivision - all lots are
sold with 7 homes under construction.
(Located ¼ mile south of Mescalero on
Atkinson) Nothing new to report.
La Placita Subdivision – Three units
are under construction in this 28 lot
subdivision. All utilities and the main
(Zach, continued on page 9)
2007
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All events are scheduled in advance and are subject to change. Not all events will have an event date. The events are shown in the
months in which they will occur. Contact the numbers listed for details. Area code (505) unless otherwise noted. This information
was prepared by the Roswell Chamber of Commerce Pat Seminatore 505 623-5695
FEBRUARY
February 1 – 28
Senior Olympics – Registration
February 1
The New Mexico Commission on the Status
of Women Nominations 22nd Annual
Governor’s Award for Outstanding New
Mexico Women
February 1
Winter Film Series – What’s Cooking
Where: Roswell Museum and Art Center
Contact: Ellen Moore - Curator of
Education 624-6744
February 2
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
Children’s Concert 4th Grade Students
Where: Roswell Museum and Art Center
Contact: 623-5882
February 3
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
Carmen - The concert version
Where: NMMI – Pearson Hall 7:30pm
Contact: 623-5882
February 9 – May 20
“The Art and Artifice of Science” Exhibition
Where: The Museum of Fine Arts Santa Fe
Contact: Laura Addison, Curator
505-476-5118
February 14
Valentines Day
February 15
2006 – 2007 Teacher of Character Award
Reception
Where: Roswell Civic Center
Contact: Cla Avery 623-5695
February 15
Winter Film Series – Like Water for
Chocolate
Where: Roswell Museum and Art Center
Contact: Ellen Moore - Curator of
Education 624-6744
February 19
Presidents’ Day
February 20
“Fat Tuesday on Monday Night” – Mardi Gras
Roswell Red Hat Raz Ma Taz
Where: Pasta Café
1208 N. Main Street
Contact: Pat 505-420-6927
February 22
Washington’s Birthday
February 23
Deadline – For Nominations - New Mexico
Commission on the Status of Women 22nd Annual
Governor’s Awards for Outstanding New Mexico
Women
February 22 – 23
Southeastern New Mexico Tourism Showcase
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact the Civic Center 505-622-6860
February 24
Mayor’s Fitness Challenge
Contact: Roswell Runner’s Club
Bob Edwards 627-5507 or Roswell Recreation
Department 624-6720
February 6 & 13
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
February 20
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing
February 27 (SP)
Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
February 28 - March 1, 2007
Circus Chimera – Under the White Big Top
MARCH
March 1 – 31
American Red Cross – Roses - Fund Raiser
March 1 – 23
Senior Olympics Registration
March 1 – 23
Co-Ed Adult Spring Volleyball League Registration
Where: Yucca Center
Contact:
March 3
The Vienna Boys’ Choir 8pm
Where: Spencer Theater
Contact: 505-336-4800 or 1-888-818-7872
March 11
Day Light Saving Time Begins
March 16
The Roswell Literacy Council
10th Annual Knowledge Bowl
Where: ENMU-Roswell Occupational Tech Ctr
Contact: 625-1369 or 622-6280
March 17
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
Where: Pearson Auditorium
Contact: RSO Office 623-5882
March 18 – 24
National Ag Week
March 21
Celebrate Agriculture National Ag Day
March 21
First Day of Spring
March 22
Illustrious Achievement Dinner
Where: Sally Port Best Western Ballroom
6 - 11pm Contact: Susie Russell
March 23
Pecos Valley Stampede
Where: Cahoon Park
Contact: Roswell Runner’s Club 627-5507
March 23 – 25
“Love, Sex and the IRS”
March 30 – April 1
Where: Roswell Little Theatre
Contact: 622-1982
March 26 – 30
Spring Break
Where: Yucca Center
March 24
Hobby Show & Lifelong Scholar
Where: Roswell Adult Senior Center - 8am - 3pm
Contact: 624-6718
March 24
Motorcycle Show
Where: Roswell Adult Senior Center - 8am - 3pm
Contact: 624-6718
March 26
Summer Class Registration
Where: Roswell Adult Senior Center - 8am - 8pm
Contact: 624-6718
March 26
Roswell Little Theater – Auditions – ‘Childs Play’
Where: Roswell Little Theater
Contact: 622-1982
March 30
Kite Festival
Where: Yucca Recreation Center
Contact: 624-6719
March 31
Senior Olympics Dance
Where: Roswell Adult Senior Center - 8pm - 11pm
Contact: 624-6718
March 6 & 13
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
March 20 (SP)
GED Testing dates Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
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APRIL
April 1 -30
Qualifying for Senior Olympics
Contact: 624-6718
April 2
Lifelong Scholar Open Registration
Where: Roswell Adult Center
Contact: 624-6718
April 6 – May 10
Fort Sumner State Monument
Special exhibit on the life of Anne Frank
Contact: 505-355-2573
April 6
Easter Potluck
Where: Roswell Adult Senior Center
Contact: 624-6718
April 7
Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Spring River Park Zoo – 10am
April 10
7th Annual Job Fair Sponsored by the Roswell
Department of Labor and the Chaves County
Development Foundation
Where: Roswell Convention Center
Contact: Carmen: 624-6040
April 11
“The Producers”
Where: Spencer Theater 8pm
Contact: 505-336-4800
April 11 – 13
Robert Goddard Days – Science Discovery Festival
Where: Yucca Center
Contact: Joe Vargas 624-6720
April 13
Roswell Business Show Case
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: Glenna Roark 623-5695 ext 20
April 13
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
The Devienne Trio
Chamber Music Series 7:30pm
Where: Roswell Museum and Art Center
Contact: 623-5882
April 13
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
The Devienne Trio
Concert for 3rd Grade Students
Where: Roswell Museum and Art Center
Contact: 623-5882
April 17
RSVP Banquet
Contact: Chaves County RSVP 623-3960
April 11
“Oh Mr. Sousa!”
Where: Spencer Theater
Contact: 505-336-4800 or 888-818-7872
April 25
Red Hat Society Day
April 26
American Character Awards Reception
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: Cla Avery 623-5695
April 27
Arvel Bird, a passionate bow
Where: Spencer Theater
Contact: 505-336-4800 or 888-818-7872
April 28
Luau Party 7pm – 10pm
Where: Roswell Adult Senior Center
Contact: 624-6718
April 10 & 17 - April 24 (SP
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing
MAY
May 1 – 31
Registration for Summer Soccer League
Ages 4 – 15 Peewee Soccer Clinics 3 years old
May 1 – 31
Registration for Adult Dodgeball
Where: Yucca Center
Contact: 624-6719
May 1 – 31
Registration for Swim Team
Where: Yucca Center
Contact: 624-6719
May 4 – 6
Twentieth Annual Old Timers Balloon Rally
Where: Roswell
Contact: Bill Glen 622-9892
May 5
Race for the Zoo 2 Mile, 5K 10K
Where: Spring River Zoo
Contact: Roswell Runners Club 627-5507 or
Roswell Recreation Department 624-6720
May 5 – 6
Party on the River & Cinco De Mayo
Festa Del Rio - 10am – 7pm
Where: Spring River Park & Zoo
All day activities and Headline Entertainment
Contact: 624-6720
May 6
Carlsbad Village Street Fair 8am – 5pm
Where: Carlsbad Village
Contact: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
May 7 – 8
55 Alive Senior Golf Tournament
Where: Spring River Golf Course
Contact: The Roswell Chamber of Commerce
623-5695
May 10
“Pirates of Penzance”
Where: Spencer Theater
Contact: 505-336-4800 or 888-818-7872
May 12
33rd Vintage Valley Car Show
Where: Roswell Civic and Convention Center
Contact: Rita Dane Doerhoefer
May 14
Summer Fun & Fitness
Where: Cielo Grande Recreation Area
Soccer Fields
Contact: 624-6719
May 17
Roswell Games – Wool Bowl – Track & Field
May 17 – 20
Spring Aspencash Motorcycle Rally
Where: Ruidoso
Contact: Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce
505-257-7395
May 19
Armed Forces Social
Where: Roswell Adult Center
Contact: 624-6718
May 21 – 22
Roswell Community Little Theater – Auditions
“UFO Festival” 2007 UFO Production:
“Rendezvous Over Roswell”
Where: RCLT
Contact: 622-1982
May 25 – 27
Roswell Community Little Theater
“Childs Play” Written by William Van Zandt &
Directed by Louise Montague
Where: RCLT
Contact: 622-1982
May 26 – 27
Hike It & Spike It - Gridiron 4 on 4 Flag Football
Tournament
Where: Cielo Grande Recreation Area
Contact: Cal Avery 623-5695
www.roswellgridiron.com
May 29 – June 5
New Mexico Youth Challenge
Music Under the Stars 2007
Where: NMMI Amphitheater
Contact: Frank McKinnon 627-3391
Thunder on the River
Contact: Ron Courts 626-0754
New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc.
4H and FFA member graduating from New Mexico
High Schools Annual Scholarship Applicants
– Seniors planning to major in an agricultural field
at New Mexico State University May is the
deadline to apply
Contact: NMWGI office at 505-247-0584
May 1 & 8 - May 22 (SP)
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
May 15
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing
Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
JUNE
June 1 – 3
Roswell Community Little Theater
“Childs Play” Written by William Van Zandt &
Directed by Louise Montague
Where: RCLT
Contact: 622-1982
June 2
Mountain of Blues Festival
Where: Ruidoso’s own Event Plaza
Contact: Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce
505-257-7395
June 11 – 12
4th Annual Funders’ Forum
Sponsored by Community Foundation of Chaves
County and ENMU-R
Where: ENMU-R Performing Arts Center
Contact: Susie Russell 622-8900 or
[email protected]
June 5 - June 11
AFMS/ RMFMS 2007
Gems of Enchantment 2007
Hosted by the (Chapparel Rockhounds)
Held at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Jewelry,Gems & Mineral Show
June 7 thru June 10, 2007
Thrus., Fri.,Sat., 9:00am- 5:00pm
Sunday 10:am – 5:00pm
$5.00 Donation Adults
Children under 12 FREE
If accompanied by an Adult
June 15
2nd Annual Run the Mesa 10K
Where: Spencer Theater in Alto
Contact: Roswell Runners Club 627-5507 or
Roswell Recreation Department 624-6720
June 25 – 26
Roswell Community Little Theater – Auditions
“Bell of the Ball” Youth Theater Production
Where: RCLT
Contact: 622-1982
14th Annual Chaves County Relay for Life
Where: Russ DeKay ½ Mile Track
Contact: 624-1062
June 29 – July 1
Roswell 2K New Beetle Car Show
Drive Your New Beetle to Roswell
Where: Roswell Convention Center
Contact: www.roswell2k.org
June 29 – 30
Cloudcroft Renaissance Fantasy Fair
Where: Zenith Park
Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce
1001 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
505-682-2733
Music Under the Stars 2007
Where: NMMI Amphitheater
Contact: Frank McKinnon 627-3391
Leadership Roswell Alumni Associations 11th
Annual Awards Banquet
Contact: Susie Russell 622-8900
Annual Cerebral Palsy Benefit Dinner
Hosted by Roswell Elks Lodge
June 12 & 19
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
June 26
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing
Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
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JULY
July 1 – 4
Mescalero /Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo
Rodeo 1:30pm Daily 4th of July Parade 11am
Contact: Tribal Office 505-464-4494
July 1 - 4
Smokey Bear Stampede – Parade 10am
Where: Fairgrounds - Capitan, NM
Contact: 505-354-2273
July 4
Spencer Theater – Party & Fireworks 6:30pm
Outdoor Concert – Windsor Creek Trio
Contact: Box Office 888-818-7872 or
505-336-4800
July 2 -3
Roswell Community Little Theater
“Rendezvous Over Roswell” Written and Directed
by Frank Schlatter
Where: RCLT
Contact: 622-1982
July 5 – 8
The Amazing Roswell UFO Festival
60th Anniversary
Where: The City of Roswell
Contact: 505-767-3378
July 7
Lights in the Night –UFO Parade
Where: Roswell Main Street
Alien Chase 2007
Costumes are Encouraged
Contact: 625-6720
www.dfn.com/runners/
17th Annual Sun Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Where: Spring River Golf Course
Contact: Susie Russell 622-8900
July 14
Friends of the NRA
Where: Elks Lodge
Contact: Rita Kane Doerhoefer
627-8292 or 622-4350
Main Street Roswell Farmer’s & Gardener’s Market
Where: Court House Lawn
Contact: Pat Green 622-4155
July 27- 29
Roswell Community Little Theater
“Bell of the Ball” Youth Theater Production
– Written by Craig Sodaro & Directed by
Carol Gallegos
Where: RCLT
Contact: 622-1982
Music Under the Stars 2007
Where: NMMI Amphitheater
Contact: Frank McKinnon 627-3391
July 10 & 17 - July 24 - July 31 (SP)
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing
Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
July 27 – 29
36th Annual Ruidoso Art Festival
Festival features over 100 award-winning artists
Call 505-257-7395 for more information
AUGUST
August 3 – 5
Old Lincoln Days
Street Vendors, food, parade and mountain man
camp
Don’t miss the “Last Escape of Billy the Kid”
Contact: 505-653-4025
August 11
Ft. Stanton Live! 10am – 5pm
History comes to life – Calvary Re-enactments
Contact: 505-258-1833
24th Annual Art Show and Competition
Where: Roswell Museum and Arts Center
Contact: 624-6744
August 7 & 14 - August 21 - August 28 (SP)
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
SEPTEMBER
September 1 – 2
17th Annual All American Gun & Western
Collectible Show 9am – 5pm
Where: Ruidoso Convention Center
Contact: Jackie 505-257-6171
September 6 – 9
Chile Cheese Festival
Where: Roswell Main Street
Contact: Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce
622-6706
Pinatafest
Where: Roswell
Contact: Hispano Chamber of Commerce
624-0889
Dragonfly Festival
Where: Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Contact: 622-6755 ext. 16
Roswell Community Little Theater
“Chili/Cheese Festival & Pinatafest” Dates and
final decision for special productions have not been
formalized
Milkman Triathlon
Contact: Larry Marshall 505-734-5415
September 12 – 16
38th Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally
Where: Ruidoso Downs Sports Theater Complex
Contact: 1-800-452-8045 for information
September 19
17th Annual Carlsbad Business Expo/Sundowner
Contact: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and
Wells Fargo Bank Annual Charity Gold
Tournament
Where: NMMI Golf Course
Annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
Where: Cielo Grande
Contact: Cathy Murphy 624-1552
Pecos Valley Quilters - Presents Roswell Quilt
Show 2007
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: Glenda Raby 626-6423
The Turtle Marathon
Contact: Roswell Runners Club 627-5507
Or Parks Recreation 624-6720
September 4 & 18 - September 25
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
OCTOBER
October 1
Eastern New Mexico State Fair & Parade
Contact: The Fair 623-9411 or
www.enmsf.com
KBIM Cooking School
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: KBIM
The Roswell Refuge 26th Annual Purple Ribbon
Dinner
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: 622-4910
ENMU-Roswell Foundation Hosting
Scholarship Golf Tournament
Where: Spring River Golf Course
Contact: Susan Keohane 624-7059
www.roswell.enmu.edu
Chaves County Cancer Fund Presents
2nd Annual “Fall Stomp”
Where: Pioneer Plaza
Contact: Dwight Dunaway 623-2090
Disability Awareness Day
“Celebrating Ability”
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: TOBOSA 624-1025
(06)
26th Annual Halloween Carnival
Where: Yucca Recreation Center
Contact: Yucca Recreation 624-6719
October 2 & 9
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
October 16 - October 30
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
October 6 – 7
Annual Aspenfest Weekend
Parade, Arts and Crafts, Rod Run Car Show
Contact: Bonnie (Arts & Crafts) 378-4661
Ron (Car Show) 915-598-0621
Linda (Parade) 505-257-7395
October 12 – 14
18th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium
Ray Price and The Cherokee Cowboys in concert
Thursday October 12th
Where: Ruidoso Downs Race Tack
Contact: 505-378-4142
October 19 – 20
18th Annual Ruidoso Oktoberfest
Where: Ruidoso Convention Center
Contact: 505-257-6171 or 877-877-9322
NOVEMBER
November 4
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
Where: Carlsbad Village
Contact: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Veterans Day Parade
Where: Roswell Main Street
Contact: Rita Kane Doerhoefer
627-8292
Kiwanis Club – All Civic Luncheon
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contac: Larry Holland 622-0973
22nd Annual Pecos Valley Round-Up 20K
Contact: Bob Edwards Roswell Runners Club
627-5507 or Parks Department 624-6720
Senior Expo 2007 Presented by the Chaves
County RSVP
Where: Elks Club
Contact: Chaves County RSVP 623-3960
Community Volunteer Program
Thanksgiving Dinner
Where: DAV 1620 North Montana
Contact: Johnny Gonzales 624-7579 or 627-8469
Roswell Adult Center Thanksgiving Potluck
Where: RASC 807 North Missouri
Contact: 624-6718
Roswell Youth Basketball League
Boy & Girls Registration
Where: Yucca Recreation Center
Contact: Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm 624-6719
November 13 - November 20
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
(SP)
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP)
Spanish Testing
Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
November 26 -30
New Mexico Youth Challenge Tentative DATE
DECEMBER
Main Street Roswell Electric Light Parade 7pm
Where: Main Street
Contact 622-6706
Reindeer Run
Contact: Bob Edwards Roswell Runners Club
624-6720 or Parks Department 624-6720
Christmas Bazaar
Where: Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell
Contact: Maureen Olguin 624-7262
December 1 - 31
Christmas on the Pecos
Holiday River Excursion
Contact: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
505-887-6516 or 505-628-0952
Christmas Home Show
Where: Roswell Historical District
Contact: Roswell Historical Center for the
Southeast New Mexico 622-8333
Angel Gala – Silent & Live Auction
Where: Best Western Sally Port
Contact: Susie Russell 622-8900
December 4 & 11 - December 18
ENMU-Roswell Testing Services Center
Schedule of GED Testing dates (SP) Spanish
Testing Contact 624-7227 or 624-7183
Roswell Adult and Senior Center Christmas Gift
Fair
Contact: 624-6718
Pecos Valley Annual Potter’s Guild
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: Fatima Barnes 624-0183
Estillo Car Club BBQ and Car Club Gathering
Where: Cahoon Park
Contact: Felipe Rodriquez 840-7033 or 622-3385
November 9 – 11
21st Annual Christmas Jubilee
Where: Ruidoso Convention Center
Contact: 505-336-9665 for information
Holly-Day Magic Art and Craft Show
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: Shirl Rempe 622-4970
November 23 – 24
25th Annual Christmas Fantasy 2007
Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center
Contact: Earl Lusk 622-0985 or Pat Lilley
622-6298
November 23 - December 31
Christmas on the Pecos
Holiday River Excursion
Contact: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
505-887-6516 or 505-628-0952
14th Annual Mariachi Spectacular Concert
Where: Pan American Center – NMSU – Las
Cruces
Contact: 505-525-1735
www.lascrucesmariachi.org
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This information has been prepared
by the Roswell Chamber of
Commerce. All events are scheduled
in advance and are subject to
change. If you have an event to
add to this information contact Pat
Seminatore 505-623-5695
ENMU-ROSWELL
January 16 – May 11, 2007
Get Ready for Fly Fishing FUN
Take a college class on Fly Fishing – Tuesday evenings from 7pm until
8:40pm in OTC 125 – Learn Flycasting, equipment, knots, techniques
& more! For information contact Mike Juliana 624-7320
ROSWELL MUSEUM & ART CENTER
February 1 – April 29, 2007
Featuring: John DePuy – The Ground of Being A selection of paintings
and works on papers spanning forty years by Taos-based artist John
DePuy
ROSWELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
February 3, 2007
RSO / Shadow Orchestra Children Concert 4th Grade - Roswell
Museum and Art Center 623-5882
ROSWELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
February 3, 2007
RSO / Shadow Orchestra Children Concert 4th Grade - Roswell
Museum and Art Center 623-5882
ROSWELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
February 3, 2007
Pearson Auditorium featuring “Carmen” guest soloist 623-5882
SPENCER THEATER
February 3, 2007 8pm
“In The Mood” presents a retro 1940’s musical-dance extravaganza.
The Music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny
Goodman, Harry James, Erskin Hawkins and The Andrews Sisters.
February 7, 2007 8pm
The world-famous Moscow Festival Ballet returns to the Spencer with
“Don Quixote” in three tremendous acts of grace and athleticism.
February 16, 2007 8pm
Neil Simon’s Pulitzer winning play “Lost in Yonkers” “If Broadway
ever erects a monument to the patron saint of laughter, Neil Simon
would have to be it” – TIME Magazine
February 27, 2007 8pm
“Wonderful Town” – 2004 Tony Award Winner for Best Choreography!
The Spencer production by Columbia Artists Theatricals stars more
then 30 singers, dancer and musicians, period-rich costuming and
wonderful sets.
For ticket information call 505-336-4800 or 1-888-818-7872
GRANT INSTITUTE – UNM
Albuquerque, NM
February 14 – 16, 2007
Grants 101 Professional Grant Writing
Workshop
For Information call: 1-888-824-4424 or www.thegrantinstitute.com
SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO
TOURISM SHOWCASE
February 22 – 23, 2007
Roswell Convention and Civic Center
For more information on the showcase, including sessions, booth
space, advance registration, and sponsorship contact the
Civic Center 622-6860 See page 11 for more information
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VOTE
FEBRUARY 6, 2007
Get out the Vote on
February 6th - Election
of New and re-election
of current School Board
Members
You’ll also be able to vote
on the two mill levy, which will provide school funding
without increasing property taxes.
NEW MEXICO COMMISSION ON THE STATUS
OF WOMEN
22nd Annual Governor’s Awards for Outstanding New
Mexico Women, one of the state’s most prestigious awards
honoring women. Nominate a women you admire deadline
February 23, 2007 Forms can be requested by contacting
the Commission office in Albuquerque at 1 800- 432-9168
or at www.state.nm.us/womencommission
POPEJOY HALL - CENTER FOR THE ARTS
February 23- 25, 2007
Circus Nexus, Rites & Rituals – A Celebration of the Spirit.
Nexus Circus Combines astounding artistry, scintillating
dance, rib splitting comedy, heart pounding music and
phantasmagorical décor into the theatrical event of the
season. This show will appeal to all
the members of your family. Circus Nexus - where fantasy
and reality collide. For tickets call 505-277-3824
ROSWELL ADULT CENTER
February 14, 2007
Valentine’s Day Party
2pm to 4pm
MAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE
February 24, 2007
Roswell Runner’s Club
627-5507 Bob Edwards
ROSWELL ADULT CENTER
February 1 – 28, 2007
Free Basic Tax Service
RAC 624-6718
SENIOR OLYMPICS REGISTRATION
February 1 – March 23, 2007
Contact Parks & Recreation Department at 624-6720
CO-ED ADULT SPRING VOLLEYBALL
LEAGUE
March 1 – 23, 2007
Registration at the Yucca Recreation Center
SPENCER THEATER
March 3, 2007 8pm
The Vienna Boys’ Choir The boys are back in town! The
boys’ mesmerizing repertoire includes everything from
medieval motets to classical songs, playful waltzes, polkas
and contemporary Broadway hits. Get ready to be seized by
the tidal force of these boys’.
For ticket information call 505-336-4800 or
1-888-818-7872
It is not enough to do good; one
must do it in a good way.
CONDORCET
(Zach, continued from page 6)
through-street have been installed.
Nothing new to report.
(Located on the southwest corner of
Atkinson and Mescalero)
Delta West Subdivision - is beginning
the final phase of development with 41
lots available, 4 under construction and
7 in the planning stages of development.
Nothing new to report.
(Located west of Washington, between
Berrendo and Mescalero)
Tuscany Subdivision – The utilities and
street are in place in this Planned-Unit
Development subdivision. 34 lots are
available with 6 under construction.
Nothing new to report.
(Located south of Mescalero Road and
west of Kentucky Avenue)
Enchantment West Subdivision - sold all
Phase–I lots and 9 Phase-II lots, with 11
homes under construction. More Phase-II
lots are available for sale. Nothing new to
report.
(Located west of Mullis Ave. between 8th
Street and College)
La Sierra Subdivision – 10 lots sold, 17
are available and 2 new homes are under
construction.
(Located on Montana/Union between 19th
and Country Club) Nothing new to report.
La Sierra Town Homes - 2 units under
construction with 31 available. Nothing
new to report.
(Located south of Country Club between
Montana and Washington)
Briar Ridge Unit-B Subdivision – 2
duplexes under construction and 19 are
still available.
(Near the Country Club, lake & Golf
Course in Briar Ridge) Nothing new to
report.
Sulimar Subdivision - This subdivision
will have 150 new lots and the developer
plans to begin construction on Phase-I, 50
lots, sometime around the middle of 2007.
Nothing new to report.
(Located between Berrendo and Mescalero
and Kentucky and Washington)
Briar Ridge North Subdivision – This
has 57 lots available for development.
City Council approved the final plat in
September, allowing construction to begin.
Nothing new to report.
(Located inside the Briar Ridge
Subdivision, South and East of the
Roswell Country Club)
OTHER NEW DEVELOPMENTS:
The Alien Apex Resort Theme Park offers
more for visitors to do while in Roswell,
while offering competition to existing gift
shops to stabilize retail prices and make
our visitors happier with their Roswell
UFO encounter. This project will draw
more tourists to Roswell and our UFO
related businesses, while promising
hundreds of new jobs. The next step
is to secure the business plan and other
financial support documents. We went to
Santa Fe on 12-5-06 to ask the Governor
and the Cabinet Secretary of Tourism for
financial assistance to help pay for these
professional services.......more to come!!!
Nothing new yet!!!
2007 SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO
TOURISM CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 22 & 23
ROSWELL CONVENTION & CIVIC CENTER
912 N. MAIN ST.
A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE ALL YOU HAVE TO
OFFER OUR VISITORS AND TO CULTIVATE AN AWARENESS OF ALL
THE CULTURE, HISTORY AND BEAUTY REGION III HAS TO OFFER
VISITORS LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE FLAVOR OF THE
SOUTHWEST.
REGISTRATION FORM AND AGENDA ARE ATTACHED FOR YOUR
CONVENIENCE.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS
YEAR’S TOURISM CONFERENCE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL
ROGER BURNETT, DIRECTOR OF THE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO (505)622-8333
OR SUZY WOOD (505) 624-6860
[email protected]
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE*
Thursday, February 22, 2007
8:00-10:00am
Registration (All Trade Show Booths must be set up by 9:00am.)
9:00-9:50am
New Mexico State Parks: Alan Fiala
E-Commerce: Nancy Cordero
Local Attractions: Dusty Huckabee and Nancy Dunn
10:00-10:50am
Hospitality in Your Town: Frances Medrano and Roger K. Burnett
E-Commerce: Nancy Cordero
Local Attractions: Dusty Huckabee and Nancy Dunn
10:50-11:30am
Visit Showcase Trade Show Booths
11:30am-12:45pm Lunch: Guest Speaker – Lisa Boeke, Region 3 Chair, Department of
Tourism; Marketing Director, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
1:00-1:50pm
Hospitality in Your Town: Frances Medrano and Roger K. Burnett
New Mexico State Parks: Alan Fiala
Local Attractions: Dusty Huckabee and Nancy Dunn
2:00-2:50pm
Hospitality in Your Town: Frances Medrano and Roger K. Burnett
New Mexico State Parks: Alan Fiala
E-Commerce: Nancy Cordero
3:00-5:30pm
Local Tours
6:00-8:00pm
Banquet: Keynote Speaker – Mayor Bob Rosebrough, City of Gallup
“City-County Government’s Support of Tourism – The Gallup
Experience”
8:15-9:15pm
Special Planetarium Show: “Cowboy Astronomer”
Sponsored by the Chaves County Tourism Council,
Rural Economic Development Through Tourism (REDTT),
Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Hispaño Chamber of Commerce,
Roswell Convention & Civic Center, City of Roswell Parks and Recreation,
New Mexico Parks and Recreation Association
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PRESIDENT’S CLUB “REDCOATS”
COAT TALES
The President’s Club “Redcoats”
January activities included a Sack
Lunch at the Chamber of Commerce.
Jackie Cecil, one of our Redcoats,
was guest speaker for this event. She
spoke on “What is a Life Coach vs. a
Counselor”.
They were so excited to finally get
to see snow, an experience that many
had never seen.
Business After Hours was hosted
by Roswell Honda 2177 West 2nd.
Door prizes were won and a great
time was had by all. The next
Business After Hours will be held at
the Hampton Inn, 3607 North Main
Street on February 22nd.
CCDF, continued from page 4)
Mexico.
Space: Rocket design and testing project.
Stan: As reported, Kenneth Berry and CCDF
staff met with client, this is a good agricultural
value added project; a second meeting with
client will be held January or February 2007.
Star: Aviation assembly project.
Street: concrete strengthening
Structures: local expansion project, Shelly
Bell, Judy Stubbs and CCDF staff working
with client to assist with job training
incentives.
Target: firearms manufacturing
Track: homeland security
Trial: Medical research and testing project
Umbrella: Plastics manufacturing
Waldrop: homeland security related
Wind: wind generation manufacturing
Wu: Trade development project with China
Retention & Expansion:
Redcoats were on hand for the
ILEA Reception held at the Chaves
County Court House at #1 St. Mary’s
Place. The visiting countries were
Botswana, Uganda, Seychelles, and
Mauritius. It was hosted by the
Chaves County Sheriff’s Office.
A discussion was held, headed
up by Stan Crosby, who is on the
UFO Festival Committee. It was
discussed that we might get involved
in some capacity to raise funds for
our group.
The Redcoats will welcome our
newest member, Ed Lytle, from
Double Eagle Med Supply. The
next monthly luncheon will be held
February 12th at the Kwan Den
Restaurant, 1000 West Second at
11:45 a.m.
ROSWELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
March 17, 2007
Berlioz - Love Scene and Festival at the
Capulet’s from Romeo and Juliet – Debussy
Nocturnes - Schubert – Mass in G - Roswell
Community Chorus and ENMU Chorus
PECOS VALLEY STAMPEDE
March 24, 2007
Kick off this year’s Roswell Runner’s Club
Season Saturday, March 24 at Cahoon Park
The race will consist of a half-marathon, 10K
run, 2K run and 2-mile walk.
4D Fiberglass
AAR
Beyond Earth Enterprises
Dean Baldwin Painting
Great Southwest Aviation
Leprino
Millennium Transit Services
MISTIC
McGuire Research
Select Milk Producers
ROSWELL LITTLE THEATRE
March 23 - 25, 2007 and March 30 - 31, 2007
and April 1, 2007
Love, Sex and the IRS Written by William Van
Zandt and Jane Milmore
Directed by Edie Stevens
Tickets: $8 Adult, $5 Student, /46 each for
groups of 10 or more. Youth Groups are $4 per
person.
Please note that $1.00 of each ticket purchased
will be dedicated to and deposited in the RCLT
Building Fund
For information call 622-1982
CHAMBER MUSIC
SERIES
April 13, 2007
The Devienne Trio - Flute,
Bassoon and Piano
All Chamber Concerts will
be performed at 7:30pm in
the Patricia Ludden Bassett
Auditorium - Roswell Museum
and Art Center
For Information call 623-5882
Children’s Concerts – Roswell
Museum and Art Center - 3rd
Grade - The Devienne Trio
For information call 623-5882
Where parents do too much for their children,
the children will not much for themselves.
ELBERT HUBBARD
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ADVERTISE
IN THE ROSWELL CHAMBER NEWSLETTER
The Roswell Chamber of
Commerce is a visible entity and
focal point for information about
Roswell — including the services
and products available to visitors,
residents and other businesses from
our members.
The Chamber Connection is
published monthly with over 900
newsletters printed and mailed
as well as posted on the Roswell
Chamber website.
We offer competitive rates for
printed ads as well as inserts in
the Chamber Connection. The
Chamber Connection features news,
information, business services and
details about southeastern New
Mexico. Your advertisement is sure
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to reach your target audience.
Space is limited, so call Glenna
at 623-5695 today to book your
ad! Don’t miss this opportunity to
economically market your business
and build referrals.
Want to reach even more people?
Advertise on the website with a
rotating banner!
MONTHLY RATES
1/2 page
$75.00
1/4 page
$50.00
1/8 page
$25.00
Website
$25.00
Plus, if you pay for one full year of
advertising in advance, you recieve
10% off!
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SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 2007
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
BLACK
HISTORY MONTH
FRIDAY
2
SATURDAY
3
Groundhog Day
Roswell
Symphony
Orchestra/
Shadow Orchestra
Children’s Concert
“Carmen”
Pearson
Auditorium
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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14
15
16
17
21 Ash Wednesday 22
23
24
Lincoln’s Birthday
18
Chinese New
Year Begins
19
President’s Day
20
Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday
Valentine’s Day
2006 – 2007 Teacher of
Character Award
Reception
Umbrella Day
Washington’s
Birthday
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27 Polar Bear Day 28
To add your event to this calendar, contact Pat Seminatore at the Chamber — 623-5695
Our mission is to promote business prosperity by assisting business development and fostering community pride and spirit.
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Drawer 70
Roswell, NM 88202
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