Roswell, county seat of Chaves County, sits at 3,615 ft elevation with a 2020 population of 48,422. Founded in 1871, the city is known worldwide for the 1947 Roswell incident and its UFO-themed tourism centered on the International UFO Museum and Research Center.
Roswell is the county seat of Chaves County, New Mexico. The population was 48,422 at the 2020 census. Roswell was founded in 1871 and incorporated on February 25, 1889.
Roswell's tourism industry is based on ufology museums and businesses. A major named attraction is the International UFO Museum and Research Center. Visitors can catch upcoming events at venues including The Liberty, Grace Community Church, Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, and Pecos Flavors Winery + Bistro. Outdoor options include the Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area for trails and camping.
The Roswell and Chaves County area was contained within the original homeland of the Mescalero Apache and overlapped the hunting grounds of the Comanche.
Roswell is known for the 1947 Roswell incident involving alleged UFO debris and its associated ufology tourism centered on the International UFO Museum and Research Center.
The population of Roswell was 48,422 at the 2020 census.
Events take place at The Liberty, Grace Community Church, Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, and Pecos Flavors Winery + Bistro.
Perched on the breaks overlooking the Pecos River, 1,920 acres of OHV trails on bare rock and sandy washes for all skill levels. Single track trails are ideal for mountain biking. Stay limit: 14 Days.
1,920 acres of OHV trails on bare rock and sandy washes overlooking the Pecos River; single track ideal for mountain biking.
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