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Director Barbara Hillman told council that Main Street Roswell was accredited by Main Street America in 2024, which made the program eligible for approximately $23,203 worth of technical assistance from New Mexico Main Street. Hillman reported about $190,000 in private interior and exterior building improvements within the Main Street district during the reporting period and nine stakeholder meetings to coordinate downtown efforts.

Hillman said Main Street Roswell assisted city staff with the 2024 UFO Festival and is working with city departments again for the 2025 festival. She described an upcoming regranting program to reinvest event and fundraising proceeds into facade, interior and other local improvements; the program will include some matching grants and local review of applicants.

The report also described ongoing work on wayfinding signage, a district brand refresh and collaboration on the Chavez County Cultural Plaza, where a June groundbreaking had taken place. Hillman said the plaza could provide additional public restrooms and event space for downtown uses. The Main Street board reported nine board members and two ex officio positions, including a city council liaison.

Council members thanked Main Street staff and volunteers and had no questions; Hillman left printed posters for council and said staff would follow up on surveys sent to stakeholders to guide rebranding and project priorities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6/12/2025 | City Council Meeting | City of Roswell, NM","oneSentenceSummary","Main Street Roswell told council it gained Main Street America accreditation, supported $190,000 in private property investments, helped organize the UFO Festival and plans a local regranting program and rebranding.","taxTitle","Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico","taxId",50858,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6200717,"Council approves $7.51 million award for Hopps flood-mitigation project; Water Trust loan portion set at 13%",64,5909000,5973000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227&start=5909&end=5973","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227/thumbnail_5909000.jpg","/articles/6200717/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Council-approves-751-million-award-for-Hopps-flood-mitigation-project-Water-Trust-loan-portion-set-at-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200717-94402d463adc7a70d876a3dd259d7173/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171478&Signature=a7qU~Wh2RdPWWGqDs91MMS-sdaBEJjrvYCamw6AFiCFMkSYETyJ7dd4J7ePninkhWz-HJpBBNXRux9fQOWFx89XsiKflKRYCGEdVmCl6x3AKsNKZRmE2x0D6~ThWamAWx7-VKGFFn0wHmZGPhtUTTRmtAwt6jH2fjfiJgbX3Qxz8x3L3N-WrfzhZ7EKP-naCjedKpBtW0x-Cj5otD7Oh5XTaIqVz3P3V511vmLY8w4nbBfB7U5LKqV~-cMNe9tQyhZJiPl-JKRlz9ZLRViURMoLPVSebLNDNSqlNWLKhXdh8bGOA9nBNddLQFFc1zDjTQvButMlS2U-x0Ng1awo50w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell City Council approved the award of a $7,513,529.03 construction contract on June 12 for the Hopps flood-mitigation project, with funding tied to a New Mexico Water Trust Board agreement.

City staff reported bids were received May 13 and three firms bid the work; Constructors Incorporated was the lowest responsive bidder. The Water Trust Board agreement (WTF5949) tied to this project had a remaining balance of $8,551,262, staff said. Under the agreement, 87% of the project cost is grant funding and 13% is a loan; for the Constructors award that equates to approximately $6,536,770.26 in grant funds and $976,758.77 in loan funds.

Staff said the Water Trust loan carries an interest rate of 0.25% with a repayment schedule extending to 2045 (a 20‑year term). The funding agreement for the project was approved by the city council in April 2024; design work was procured in mid‑2024 and the engineering design was completed in March 2025.

Councilors asked financial and schedule questions. Staff noted the project schedule anticipates start in July and emphasized that the Water Trust funds and the city’s capital planning support the project. The project packet included a bid tabulation and noted the design engineer as Nick Nichols.

Council approved the award on a roll call vote; the motion was recorded as carried by a council majority. Staff said additional project-level details and contractor schedules will be provided as the contract is executed and work begins.","Roswell awarded Constructors Inc. a $7,513,529.03 contract for the Hopps flood mitigation project funded largely by a Water Trust Board grant; the loan portion is 13% at 0.25% interest amortized over 20 years.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6200721,"Airport director outlines $50 million in grants, passenger growth and air races preparations",368,483000,851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227&start=483&end=851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227/thumbnail_483000.jpg","/articles/6200721/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Airport-director-outlines-50-million-in-grants-passenger-growth-and-air-races-preparations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200721-cc2d4ea378d7270cf1bd7528e5ca762e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171478&Signature=c0pqoy5a9SmYmiOc9dq4NuZyt30ZW9xDg36LclnH7v893RJelyyyucBKwsjCI0Lmw~VhHaOZyCnBT8U88a-eFqbS~wRuiFXwY6Kku9JD72ma-LvaYbMzPo9~qiMHPAFmbVyicLE7B2ipmxEY6cMENyb3MuHzeREN~i~y-eyLVIEKwGfJiFP7nc5hL3ip7rj0ymRszMVgtzmxawLKs6vzGUoLQMopm2m~Xp9SdEHPT3MfCYDZZXLbCNlTqD3RPDg8HeN3IGIJtPkRpT~zkLxfU3Qghv~9BUcls9gN6gk3JHYH92ifv~3h5z2BQxVYIDe-ORQDoyFul1xiHiP9uhgCXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport staff told the Roswell City Council on June 12 that nearly $50 million in projects have been built or funded for the airport through grants and airport revenues and described operational growth and planned repairs ahead of the national championship air races in September.

The airport presentation said the airport portion of grant-funded work will be paid from airport revenues rather than the city general fund. Staff listed multiple projects in planning or construction: rehabilitation of a taxiway damaged when heavier aircraft were parked during COVID, apron and terminal repairs, a new electrical lighting vault expected to be advertised in mid-June with a late-September completion window, and a Taxiway Charlie extension to be used during the air races.

Airport staff reported passenger-boardings of 3,879 in May 2024 vs. 5,713 in May 2025 and said the number of aircraft tied down at the field rose to 205 during the most recent month. Staff also noted active recruiting of new carriers and additional service from existing carriers. The Airport Advisory Commission presented related details, including an estimated $1.8 to $2.0 million design-and-repair project to fix Taxiway Charlie and a separate contract for airport lighting vault construction with an expected 60-day build time.

Officials described operational planning for the national championship air races scheduled for September 2025. Staff said they expect “probably 60,000 or more attendees,” have created roughly 500 RV parking spots and additional primitive camping to ease lodging shortages, and are coordinating with local hotels and volunteer groups. Staff also reported a confirmed visit in August by about 20 people from a Spaceport organization to explore opportunities.

Councilors asked clarifying questions about federal ownership of some facilities and the status of grant-funded projects. Airport staff said the airport master plan awaits Federal Aviation Administration approval pending a zoning issue, and that some projects will be scheduled to avoid conflict with the air-race events.

The Airport Advisory Commission reported a five-year capital improvement plan totaling $42,874 (as read in the packet; staff noted the figure in context) for 2026–2030, with most funding expected from federal and state sources. The commission also provided a construction schedule for multiple projects, and staff said the Walker Aviation Museum is now reopened after repairs.","Roswell airport staff reported nearly $50 million in grant-funded projects, rising passenger counts, taxiway and terminal repairs, and preparations for the September air races, including 500 RV spots and a Spaceport visit planned for August.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6200726,"Council moves to public hearing on sale of 7.53 acres to Amazon for delivery facility",311,3749000,4060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227&start=3749&end=4060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227/thumbnail_3749000.jpg","/articles/6200726/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Council-moves-to-public-hearing-on-sale-of-753-acres-to-Amazon-for-delivery-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200726-9edc73be6aed7613c1ba2b99b326982c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171478&Signature=K58zHuA-sg-rCZcUMTHwe8LOmoTaAuSkMkYAJsBO0GU4ak7diLQy55JqwxUrBx7nDeq5rfvYDocoDZwxyv1INrB-tZUjp94bkpNd09wt0N~zndYYF213zPQ4faDsgBem7B7FiVcogvEQj2boD0FKC-DVdv4Xox20wyzO0oY9UZ7tcdC77U2I77aDkM8O1QrYHSJJc-kfMzmVnyqyGD92WE~nGkqbtO01SN6A~7UxA8TDcSGVaaL8x55U~LyVnSkdz0aOrtc~q2M-H-um6U16wnINnhvaVlWJeXQ5pVQMiKLowLJGbLNBmkXCfXmFobEPq4CI4PNYFkOAdu2N5QKRlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell City Council voted on June 12 to open a public hearing and consider Ordinance 25-03, which would authorize the sale of 7.53 acres of a city-owned 30.29-acre parcel at Sunset and Monsdale to Amazon.com Services LLC.

City staff said the parcel has been vacant since 1988 and is appraised at $60,240 for the 7.53-acre portion proposed for sale. The proposed transaction is a purchase-and-sale contract that was reviewed by the city's legal committee and advanced to the full council for advertisement and public hearing.

An Amazon representative, identifying themselves as a senior economic development manager for the company’s Southwest U.S. region, told the council the site would host a small delivery facility about 11,800 square feet in size to support the company’s “last mile” network. The representative estimated the local investment at about $10 million and forecast roughly 70 total jobs at the location, including about 50 Amazon associates and about 20 delivery service partners and drivers. Amazon said the target opening is April 2026.

The representative described the company’s broader logistics footprint in New Mexico and said the Roswell site would improve delivery speed and reduce reliance on third‑party carriers in smaller markets. Officials described the selected parcel as conveniently located for routing and ZIP-code coverage and asked staff to continue working with Amazon on due diligence and permitting.

Councilors who spoke acknowledged the potential job creation and asked technical questions about site circulation, truck movements and coordination with city services. A council member asked whether the proposed facility model is similar to locations in Artesia and Carlsbad; Amazon’s presenter agreed the model is comparable.

The council then took a roll-call vote to advertise the ordinance for a public hearing. City staff will accept public comment at the advertised hearing before the council takes any final vote to authorize the sale or finalize the purchase-and-sale contract.","The Roswell City Council authorized a public hearing on an ordinance to sell 7.53 acres of a 30.29-acre city parcel to Amazon.com Services LLC; Amazon representatives described a small delivery station and estimated 70 jobs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6200731,"Roswell council ratifies $345,858 contract to cover emergency dispatch shortages",2863,2689000,5552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227&start=2689&end=5552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3806606-d6ef2199c4983a893b1873e13a212227/thumbnail_2689000.jpg","/articles/6200731/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Roswell-council-ratifies-345858-contract-to-cover-emergency-dispatch-shortages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200731-571b67c97398b29ee932b6a42a7ab00a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171478&Signature=RsXobIJZlsuuBq~dD7kq9LcFjZ7QWMmCwK~bakn8KPF9meb5uf37FTdaSpv2OILesL9uUdwd2RS6lDRljaFC0Hj21aFyPMHVYkNf~kyoIgxh6eEANcbPH0sA1nxS5s7~cQptmEgLd2znbpCEE5T~B-9tBEAiVnkGZ1cs~99zZz-C2G4UEUVGRlU9imHMLLOn6P4DydVl0Q1JXWgKavfNz2eqV0WaCTZVUhVAnOVkQ7ccAyxfdqk-ynnBTk4aRTh1at11g2rr5sO1xu2bJKlv8f~5WSYVlELpj9Vt~izF2rbysBffDdD~B~9oAU39vgQcudfiqS1ti-yehreONe~U5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell City Council ratified a $345,858.13 purchase order on June 12 to pay a vendor supplying certified temporary dispatchers as the city works to recruit and train permanent staff.

City officials told council members the consolidated dispatch center has faced long-term staffing shortages and high turnover that left multiple shifts unfilled. Staff requested ratification of purchase order 22501835 and a December budget adjustment previously approved under Resolution 24-56 to fully fund the contract extension.

Staff said a sole‑source agreement with a vendor called Rescue 911 (branded in materials as Fort Kent Rescue 911) supplied certified emergency telecommunicators after local temporary agencies could not produce candidates with state dispatch certification. The contract covers 960 contractor hours over six months and includes an earlier change order of $66,858.13 to address additional shortfalls.

“We've been pretty short in dispatch for quite some time,” a staff member presenting the request said during the meeting. City officials said some recruits wash out during training and one full-time dispatcher transferred to field EMS, increasing reliance on contractors.

Councilors asked for details about vacancies, recruitment and pay. Staff reported 23 listed positions in the consolidated dispatch staffing table, 12 of which are classified as emergency communications dispatchers; three of those dispatcher positions were shown as vacant at the time of the presentation. The city said it had hired five recruits who will require up to about nine months of training and state certification before they can work the console independently.

Council members pressed on costs and labor practice concerns. The vendor hourly rates are higher than city pay for comparable positions; overtime and holiday premium pay for contractors is billed at higher rates. Staff said the contractor workers do not receive city benefits and that a noncompete clause prevents the vendor from recruiting the city’s staff.

Councilor Korn and other members emphasized the long-term nature of the vacancy problem and urged a comprehensive review of salaries, hiring practices and local recruitment pipelines. Staff said plans are underway to expand outreach, create a telecommunicator pathway at local high schools and revise the city pay structure to be more competitive with surrounding jurisdictions.

The council approved the ratification motion on a roll call vote. Supporters said the contract preserves continuous 911 service while the city works to replace contractors with certified permanent staff as recruits complete academy training.

City staff said they expect additional staffing needs into the new fiscal year and have asked for a separate extension request to continue contractor support beyond the current six‑month period if recruits are not yet certified.","Facing persistent vacancies in consolidated dispatch, the Roswell City Council ratified a purchase order for temporary certified contract dispatchers while city hires complete training.","actionData","errors"]

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Main Street Roswell reports accreditation, $190,000 private investment and plans for regranting program

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Airport director outlines $50 million in grants, passenger growth and air races preparations

Council moves to public hearing on sale of 7.53 acres to Amazon for delivery facility

Roswell council ratifies $345,858 contract to cover emergency dispatch shortages