Our county Extension program is responsive to the needs and concerns of our local citizens. Therefore, our staff often takes on special projects which may be unique to our county. These efforts often include promoting local economic development and tourism development.

Office Staff can be found around town at many of our local community events.

Farmer's Market

Time of Year: July-October

Location:  Courthouse/Downtown

Host: MainStreet Roswell

Chaves County Health Fair

Time of year:1st weekend in August

Location: Roswell Mall

Host: Chaves County Health Council

Dragonfly Festival

Time of Year:2nd Saturday in September

Location:  Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Host:  Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Chili Festival

Time of Year: September

Location: Courthouse/Downtown

Host: MainStreet Roswell

Arts and Science Fest

Time of Year: October

Location:  Convention Center

Host: Roswell Museum

For More Information on Economic Development visit:

• Roswell Chamber of Commerce

• Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce

• Roswell - Chaves County Economic Development Corporation

• NMSU Arrowhead Center