Roswell UFO Festival Boosts Local Economy Beyond 1.5 Million
The Roswell festival drew about 15 000 attendees from 34 states and 19 countries with over 2 200 staying in local lodging. Organizers estimate visitor spending at more than 1.5 million dollars, while Main Street Roswell notes a profitable, year round economic impact and expanding publicity including radio, TV, and print coverage.
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Roswell Boys & Girls Club marks 50 years of youth service
For half a century the Roswell Boys & Girls Club has provided a safe after school and summer space for area youth. Assistant Exec u tive Director Jaynan McKelvey, with 13 years at the club, emphasizes helping kids stay in school through programs like Power Hour and career launch, plus mentoring and anti bullying education.
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La Casa Health Center marks 40th anniversary with free immunizations
La Casa Family Health Center celebrates 40 years Aug. 10 with a free immunization clinic for children through age 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 110 E Mescalero Road Roswell. Kaitlyn White notes Shots for Tots aims to help busy parents get vaccines before school starts as the organization highlights its Roswell expansion and new East Mescalero Road location.
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New Mexico towns eye Main Street funds after accreditation
Sixteen New Mexico cities and towns earned accreditation from the National Main Street Center enabling them to apply for capital outlay funds and technical help to revitalize historic downtowns. Artesia Carlsbad and Clovis are listed among beneficiaries.
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Albuquerque
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National Main Street Center
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Clovis
Roswell
ENMU Roswell hosts third Eucharistic Congress
The Diocese of Las Cruces organizes the annual event at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with Bishop Oscar Cantú presiding. Monsignor Eduardo Chavez will give the keynote on the theme Building the Shrine of Life, featuring Mass, procession, English and Spanish talks, youth tracks, and a registration fee of 10.80 per person 13 and older and 5 for children ages 5-12.
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Eduardo Chavez
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