Roswell tourism growth cited with 2015 figures and regional impact
The Roswell area shows strong tourism gains with 2011 to 2014 figures noting 19 percent direct visitor spend growth in the southeast, while lodging tax data for 2015 and 2016 indicate visitor spending of about 22.9 million and 21.5 million respectively. The Hike It and Spike It charity event contributed 3.75 to 3.99 million in direct local impact in 2014 2015 and an estimated ripple effect of 14 million in 2015.
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Roswell Festival Attendance Estimates Across Events
The 2014 UFO Festival attendance is based on prior press estimates. Hike It and Spike It and Senior Olympics figures reflect registered athletes. Combined Hike It and Spike It attendance for both years is about 43,000. The Roswell Chamber counted 1,226 visitors in FY 2015 2016.
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Roswell
Chaves County
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New Mexico July unemployment edges up to 6.4 percent
New Mexico's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.4 percent in July from 6.2 percent in June, with the state adding 9,600 jobs year over year. Bernalillo County stood at 6.2 percent, while Luna County reported the highest rate at 10.9 percent and McKinley at 10.5 percent. Union, De Baca, and Curry counties posted the lowest rates.
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UNM to sell beer and wine at home football games
UNM will offer beer and wine at all home football games in the fall. Sales begin September 1 following fan feedback, with New Mexico State University already providing alcohol at its games.
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University of New Mexico
UNM
New Mexico State University
Endangered Swainson’s hawks nest at NMSU again
Swainson’s hawks, a federally protected species, are nesting at New Mexico State University for the fourth year, prompting safety concerns as students start a new semester. The Las Cruces Sun-News notes 13 people have been injured by swooping hawks. umbrellas funded by a grant are placed in the area to aid pedestrians.
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Nmsu Business Management
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