Roswell, New Mexico is an interesting destination with plenty to see and do. It is a city full of history and culture that people from all over the world come to experience. From visiting the International UFO Museum and Research Center, to exploring the old-fashioned downtown streets lined with unique shops, there is something for everyone in Roswell. The city also offers many outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and camping in its surrounding area. Despite being known by some as an extraterrestrial hotspot due to its UFO-related claims, many visitors are pleasantly surprised by how much fun they have while visiting Roswell. Reviews of Roswell often mention it's friendly locals, great restaurants, and vibrant nightlife - it truly is a place worth checking out!
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Not a place to call home - 3/22/2021
Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!
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Southwestern jewel! - 4/21/2019
My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly. Roswell has a small airport with limited flights to Albuquerque & Phoenix. Limited public transportation but everything really is on Main Street. Social conservative town, a combination of city & country. A large Hispanic population but also a mix of indigenous people, Caucasians & African Americans. Great places to worship God. The weather is warm in the summers but nice & cool rest of year, yes it's the desert but high in elevation. My family & I really like it
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LOST IN SEATTLE... - 6/2/2012
I've been in Seattle WA for most of my life, originated from Louisiana. The situation is I'm currently active at my local church and news that its picking up and moving to Roswell NM, has weighed heavily on my heart... I love my friends, family and surrounding city---but so many things have recently occurred that makes me believe I should be moving to Roswell..the few things that are questionable is I'm currently in school for Criminal Justice trying to see about switching to Roswell(credits, etc) and my remaining siblings here in Seattle. I'm a 32 year old Black Female, unemployed, unmarried and no kids...I really would like to know if this is the best move for me..I know my church will say "GO BY FAITH"..and I'm trying..but the Lord also gives us wisdom too...I would like to see what blessings are for me in Roswell....ANY INSIGHT?? Would be great....
Sincerely,
LOST IN
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North or South - 4/8/2009
I have lived in Roswell my whole life. I have to say I am tired of hearing about the North is better then the South or how Goddard is better then Roswell High. Trust me there is just as many problems at Goddard as there is at Roswell, even more at Goddard. It is the East side and at the Base with the most problems. But mind your business and you really wont have any problems. The reason why the North side looks better is because thats were every new store is being built. Comming in from Albquerque people will be fooled this town isn't what you first think it
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Benevolent Climate - 9/30/2008
With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without air-conditioning its pretty HOT! Think Phoenix, AZ. But Spring and Fall requires next to no heating or cooling at all!
At about 3500 feet, it does get cold and there is the occasional snow, but most homes can get by with a lot less heating than elsewhere in the country because its almost always sunny and dry.
There is the rare but occasional wind or dust storm but usually keeping the batteries up and running in the mothership seems to keep Roswell's resident aliens safe and sound.
This place would be ideal for Solar and Wind energy development.
The only gripe is the tap water. Pretty undrinkable due to the high salt concentrations coming from the immense underground natural reservoir replenished from run-off from surrounding mountain ranges. I use a reverse osmosis system for drinking
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Roswell - Pros/Cons - 4/6/2008
Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Good school system
4. Nice physical setting and climate
5. The UFO museum and local obsession with aliens
6. 21% decrease in violent crime from 2005-2006
Cons:
1. High crime rate
2. Huge problem with gangs and drugs
3. Aside from visiting the UFO museum, there's not much to
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Alien culture is big in Roswell - 4/6/2008
If you are interested in space aliens, Roswell is a decent place to visit. They've got a UFO museum, a lot of alien statues, and a local obsession with aliens (for instance, they have an "Aliens Welcome" sign on the Arby's restaurant). As a place to live, Roswell is a mixed bag. The climate is great, the school system is good, and cost of living is extremely low for the region, but crime is high and there is a huge problem with gangs and drugs. But with a 21% decrease in violent crime from 2005 to 2006, it looks like police are working hard at eliminating the problem. Also, while Roswell is by no means a boomtown, it has attracted people from larger cities seeking an extremely low cost of living and a slow-paced
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Golf - 4/4/2008
Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf
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Retire in Roswell - 8/24/2007
Housing is very reasonably priced probably because of the lack of any real industry. Very good for
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