chamber - Roswell NM Chamber of Commerce
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chamber - Roswell NM Chamber of Commerce
chamber connection 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! connection Newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce Our mission is to promote business prosperity by assisting business development and fostering community pride and spirit. 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 (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) **************** 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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. 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S M SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2007 T W 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 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 25 26 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 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID 88202 Permit No.149 Roswell