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Newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce
June/July 2009
Bernarr Treat, Executive Director
Executive Board of Directors
Kenneth Berry, President
Roswell National Bank
Jeff Weathers, 1st Vice Pre
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Bradley J. Houston, Secretary
Chaves Co. Farm & Livestock Bureau
Lee Adams, Treasurer
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Greg Nibert, Past President
Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin
Board of Directors
Ray Baca
Bank of the Southwest
Steve Becker
Leprino Foods
Kevin Bonner
KBIM Radio
Valory Brakeman
Sunwest Management
Jean Brown
Prudential Grieves Group
Theresa Delgado
Senior Olympics
Steve Denio
Denio’s Cleaners
David Duer
Century 21 Home Planning
Steve Hall
Dean Baldwin Painting
Don Hunter
New York LIfe Insurance
Buffy Itomitsu
Business Notions
Brooke Linthicum
ENMMC
Cindi Lucero
CableOne
Mike McLeod
Xcel Energy
Kristen Salyards
CASA
Julie Shuster
International UFO Museum & Research Center
Wendell Wakefield
Wakefield Oil Co.
ILEA-Roswell to host
3,000th delegate
The International Law
Enforcement Academy in
Roswell is passing another
milestone: Session 76,
which begins June 1,
will include its 3,000th
delegate, its general
manager said.
ILEA-Roswell has
provided senior law-enforcement
personnel from emerging
democracies the opportunity
to get acquainted with typical
Americans, while broadening the
horizon of Roswell residents who
interact with students, since it
opened in November 2001.
“With Session 76, we are going to
have, it looks like, 34 delegates,
and that puts us just over our
3,000th,” general manager Frank
Taylor said.
ILEA has included
delegates from 84
countries, speaking 28
languages, Taylor added.
The 76th session, which
runs June 1-26, includes
delegates (students) from
the Bahamas, Barbados,
Guyana, Jamaica, and
Trinidad and Tobago, he said
The program provides management
and crisis-response training to midand
upper-level law enforcement
managers from emerging
democracies. All students —
which the program refers to as
“delegates” — are graduates of
one of one of the regional ILEAs,
which are in Budapest, Hungary;
Bangkok, Thailand; Gabarone,
Botswana; and San Salvador, El
(ILEA - continued on page 7)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Chamber Stats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Diamond Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Business After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Summer Youth Program ...........3
New Beetles Return to Roswell . . . . .3
Hike It and Spike It ...............4
Character Counts! in Chaves Co.. . . . ..5
Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang. . . . . . . . .5
President’s Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Advertise with the Chamber ........7
Altrusa Club Fashion Show . . . . . . . .8
Friends of Bitter Lake Open House . .8
Book Signing at the Library . . . . . . . .8
Bitter Lake NWR Open House ......9
News Worthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Lincoln National Forest Fire Rest. . . 15
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Contact Glenna at the Chamber for
July’s event.
It’s a party! Come join us for a
fun evening of food, beverages,
networking opportunities & great door
prizes! See you there!
CHAMBER STATS
Average Number of E-mail Inquiries per Month +/- 500
Front Desk Telephone Calls: May 2009 1361
2009 YTD 6305
Packets sent or given out May 2009 761
2009 YTD 3082
Vacation Guides/ phone books YTD 2009 1676
2008 4074
Call the Roswell Chamber at
623-5695 to see how to get your
company listed here!
WHO’S CHECKING OUT
ROSWELLNM.ORG?
April 2009
May 2009
9,753 Visits
9,164 Visits
Top 3 Nations
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Top 3 Pages
UFO Festival
Calendar of Events
Community Guide
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Our mission is to promote business prosperity by
assisting business development and fostering
community pride and spirit.
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ONLY
CAR SHOW IN THE WORLD! THREE DAYS OF EVENTS INCLUDE
PARTIES, RALLIES, ALIENS, AND THE FANTASTIC CAR SHOW!
www.return2roswell.org
Return2Roswell Weekend Roswell, New Mexico
BUSINESS 10th Anniversary SPOT LIGHT! Trip
On June 25-29, 2009 pods will convene in Roswell for
Have the 10th you anniversary seen of the first your Roswell2k. All pods and
their owners are welcome! If you haven't been since the
business first year-- it's card time to come in on the back!
Roswell Sally Port Chamber
A discount rate of $75 per night has been set up for
Connection? reunion attendees at the Sally Drop Port Hotel your in Roswell.
Call the hotel at 575-622-6430 to make reservations and
card mention by discount the code office, "New Beetles or Return to Roswell".
give it to
Schedule
Pat at
of events
our next
Business Thursday, After June 25 Hours.
th
Meet for evening of great Mexican Food and
FREE Margaritas Advertizing at Tia Juana's at 7:00 – ‘the price
is right!’ Friday, June 26th
TBA - possibly a caravan to some nearby site
(if you wish) to start around 10:00.
Request show info by writing:
Return2Roswell Weekend
1860 Cottonwood Street
Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-6860
floozy@verizon.net
connieray@wireweb.net
www.return2roswell.org
DON’T
FORGET!
The deadline for the
August newsletter is
July 15.
If you have an event
you want posted on
the website and the
Newsletter get it to me
as soon as possible.
Also, all inserts are to
be approved through
the Chamber.
Thank you, Pat
Saturday, June 27th
Impromptu car show 11:00 to 3:00. Reunion party with dinner
from 6:00 till whenever, with R2K memorabilia, toy swap/sell,
Barbie car show, and lots of bench racing.
Sunday, June 28th
Breakfast goodbye
Now go find a caravan and join in the fun!
LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA
DALLAS/FT. WORTH,
TEXAS
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The Roswell Chamber
of Commerce hosted The
14th Annual Roswell, New
Mexico, “Hike It! and Spike It!”
4-on-4 Charity Flag Football
Tournament to benefit the
United Way of Chaves County
Friday, May 22nd, Saturday,
May 23rd, and Sunday, May
24th, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
2009. A check in the amount
of $5,000.00 was presented
to Harvey Robertson from
United Way of Chaves County
at Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, May 23rd. Additional
money was raised on site
throughout the “Hike It & Spike
It” weekend.
465 teams (2,800+ players)
from 17 states participated
in the largest “HIKE IT & SPIKE
IT” tournament in the world.
An estimated crowd of over
32,000 people was on hand
during the three day football
extravaganza.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Character
Counts!/Sportsmanship and
Down & Out Bowl awards
were presented in all thirty two
divisions - except the “SHOW
ME THE MONEY” division. This
division featured $15,000.00 in
cash prizes! and maintained
the traditional double
elimination format.
All teams in the regular
divisions were guaranteed
three games, provided
individual player shirts and
sponsor gratuities. Once
again, the Character Counts!
winning team in each division
received a “FREE” entry into
next year’s event. Selected
by the Zebra (Field Monitor)
teams were rewarded for their
“FIRED UP” IN ROSWELL!
outstanding sportsmanship
and for “Pursuing Victory with
Honor”.
We are already actively
pursuing sponsors for all levels
of the tournament for next
year. Sponsor plaques have
been presented to all major
sponsors. The Roswell GridIron
Executive Committee is “FIRED
UP!” for next year’s 15th Annual
2010 Roswell “Hike It & Spike
It” 4-on-4 Charity Flag Football
Tournament.
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Character Counts! In
Chaves County is concluding
their various projects for the
2008/2009 school year.
The Spring Athlete
Recognition Program
concluded in April as
coaches from throughout
the county recognized the
athlete in his or her program
who best exemplified the six
pillars of character during
the school year. Thank you
to all our area Media for their
outstanding support.
The “Pursuing Victory With
Honor” Coaches Recognition
Program selected and
honored the Spring Sports
High School Coaches of the
Year at the conclusion of the
spring campaign. Character
Counts! in Chaves County,
PrimeSource Mortgage and
The Roswell National Bank
are proud to expand into
the realm of identifying and
honoring coaches of character
throughout our county.
This year’s Avon Wilson
American Character Awards
Program presented by the
Roswell Sertoma Club and
Character Counts! in Chaves
County, was Tuesday, April 07,
2009, at the Roswell Convention
and Civic Center. This year’s
honorees were selected
through the nomination process
CHARACTER COUNTS!
IN CHAVES COUNTY
within the various school districts
and mayors’ offices in Chaves
County. We recognized over
120 people of character.
The American Character
Awards Program is designed
to identify and honor people
of: uncompromising integrity
and courage demonstrated
by a willingness to do the right
thing despite social pressures
or personal risk, generosity of
spirit and a willingness for selfsacrifice
in devotion to helping
others, community service in
working for the common good,
and perseverance and inner
strength enabling the individual
to overcome physical, financial
or other difficulties.
We were proud to dedicate
the event in memory of Avon
Wilson, a community leader
of outstanding character, one
whose character counted
throughout her life.
As State Representative for
District 59 from 2000 thru 2006,
Avon was a champion for
Character Counts! in Chaves
County and through her
sacrifice and commitment to
fulfilling her responsibilities as
a State Representative; she
exemplified the pillar of good
character citizenship.
Her lifelong dedication to
service of others in supporting
thousands of adults in
remedying deficits in their
education and her dedication
and commitment to Character
Counts! in Chaves County,
served as an inspiration to us all.
With the ongoing support of
everyone we know Character
Counts! In Chaves County
will continue to establish and
encourage those values
which are recognized by
all; Trustworthiness, Respect,
Responsibility, Fairness, Caring,
and Citizenship.
For further information please
contact the Character Counts!
office 623-5695 Ex. 20 or visit us
online at: CCCCNM.org
BILLY THE KID OUTLAW GANG
Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang (BTKOG)
is a non-profit New Mexico Historical
Society; its purpose is to preserve and
promote the history of Billy the Kid Bonney
and Pat Garrett in New Mexico.
Annual dues are $25 individuals and
$30 for couples or families. Membership
is open to all who are interested in
1880’s era history, not just residents of
New Mexico. Members are from many
countries besides USA. Every year in
July the group holds a campout. This
year it is July 16 through July 20. Friday
and Saturday are the primary days,
with campfire meals, guest speakers,
a nearby field trip and games for kids;
the first and last days are dedicated to
setting up and taking down camp. For
more information call Jan at 623-4705
or email at jangir@cableone.net with
‘BTKOG’ in subject line.
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In case you haven’t noticed,
the past thirty days has been
a ‘Good News – Bad News’
period of time, but fortunately
we’ve had more good than
bad!
Beginning with the good
news, last month’s Hike It-
Spike It event was the largest
and most successful to date.
Participation included a
record 460+ teams from 17
states. That amounts to over
2,800 players, most of whom
arrived with friends and family
members who also enjoyed
Roswell’s hospitality and
supported our local motels,
restaurants, and businesses.
The residual effects of major
events such as this one provide
an enormous boost to our
local economic base, and we
all are thankful to the major
sponsors of this world-class
event, the largest flag-football
tournament in the country!
From personal observation, this
was the most well-organized
and best planned event I
have ever seen, and special
thanks to Cla Avery and to Jim
Matteucci for their dedication
and sacrifice in making
everything happen and
meeting every challenge!!
Another good news event
was the graduation of this
year’s Leadership Roswell class.
You have probably heard this
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Kenneth Berry
2008-2009
Chamber
President
before, but our program is the
oldest leadership course in
the state, and the volunteer
leadership and direction of
Rick Kraft truly sets a standard
which all other programs
can strive to achieve. With
the support of the chamber
staff and the officers of last
year’s class, Rick’s efforts
to build future leaders for
our community are truly an
investment from which we will
all benefit. A big Thank You
to Rick and to all those who
continue to make this program
successful!
Now for some bad news. If
you have not seen my recent
e-mail to our membership,
Bernarr Treat, Executive
Director of the Roswell
Chamber of Commerce for the
past five years, has submitted
his letter of resignation. Bernarr
has done an excellent job
and has helped our chamber
and our programs achieve
a greater level of visibility
and appreciation in our
community. He has also been
a voice for our community in
visiting with our state legislators
and various state agencies to
promote and attract interest
in our community and region.
He has worked to include the
rural communities of Chaves
County and our agricultural
producers and businesses in
chamber events. He has also
been a key part in bringing
financial stability to our budget
and funding requirements.
Bernarr will begin working for
the Bob Armstrong family in
mid-June and will oversee their
various agricultural properties
in New Mexico and Texas.
More importantly, he and his
family will remain in Roswell,
and he has committed to assist
in the transition process as the
executive committee begins
a search for his successor. We
all wish him the very best in
this new opportunity, and I
would encourage everyone
to find the opportunity to
personally congratulate him
on the great job he has done
at the chamber and to wish
him all the best in his new
role. On a personal note, I
have known and worked with
Bernarr in some capacity for
a long time (over 20 years –
he was just a pup!), and my
confidence in his abilities was
well-founded when I served
on the committee which
recommended him to be our
executive director.
Just so you know, the
executive committee is
already working on plans to
find Bernarr’s successor – we
won’t be able to replace him,
but we will find a successor!
Finally, this is my final
membership report as
president and it is difficult
to know how the year has
passed so quickly. It has been
my privilege to serve in this
capacity, and I have been
truly blessed to have had the
support of a wonderful staff,
a knowledgeable executive
committee, and committed
board members! Those
individuals are the lifeblood
of our chamber, and I know
the future of this organization
is in wonderful hands! Thank
you all, and may God richly
bless you in all your future
endeavors!
Visit us online:
www.roswellnm.org
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Salvador.
New Mexico Tech operates
the ILEA-Roswell program under
a cooperative agreement with
the U.S. State Department.
New Mexico Tech operates the
program through a consortium
that includes Science
Applications International
Corp., Sam Houston State
University and Eastern New
Mexico University-Roswell.
The program is set up to
provide maximum interaction
between delegates and
the local community and
promote relationships between
delegates of different countries
and Americans, while providing
advanced training in police
management.
Delegates stay in a local
hotel, take many of their meals
in local restaurants and shop
ADVERTISE
in local stores while in Roswell.
Local residents also are invited
to participate in ILEA events,
such as the welcome reception
and the graduation ceremony.
When the State Department
was planning its U.S. facility,
Sen. Pete Domenici and Rep.
Joe Skeen thought it should
b established in a mediumsize
American city where
delegates could interact with
typical Americans, rather than
in a metropolitan area. They
decided Roswell fit the bill.
Roswell has lived up to its
reputation as a friendly city
by welcoming ILEA delegates,
who have returned home with
positive opinions of the United
States, based on the people
they met in Roswell.
Delegates in each class have
remarked on the friendliness
and helpfulness of local
people. It’s not unusual to see
local residents offering rides
to delegates they see walking
to and from their hotel and
area stores. Many delegates
and Roswell residents have
developed lasting friendships
through the program.
At first, ILEA-Roswell held
classes at the ENMU-R
Performing Arts Center, later
moving to the New Mexico
IN THE ROSWELL CHAMBER NEWSLETTER
The Roswell Chamber of
Commerce is a visible entity
and focal point for information
about Roswell — including the
services and products available
to visitors, residents and other
businesses from our members.
The Chamber Connection is
published monthly with over 900
newsletters printed and mailed
as well as posted on the Roswell
Chamber website.
We offer competitive rates for
printed ads as well as inserts in
the Chamber Connection. The
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National Guard’s deBremmond
Training Center at the Roswell
International Air Center. In
2005, the current ILEA facility
was constructed at RIAC. The
building, which was dedicated
Feb. 22, 2006, provides upto-date
classroom facilities
that include sophisticated
equipment that allows
simultaneous translation of
lectures into multiple languages.
The State Department’s Office
of Language Services provides
interpreters who translate
lectures, delegate questions
and responses 2-2.5 seconds
behind the speakers.
Dr. Van Romero, vice
president for research and
economic development at
New Mexico Tech, oversees the
ILEA-Roswell program as project
director. Dr. Dan Walsh is ILEA-R
program director and Josh
Carrillo is program manager.
Taylor is a retired chief of the
New Mexico State Police.
Chamber Connection features
news, information, business
services and details about
southeastern New Mexico. Your
advertisement is sure to reach
your target audience.
Space is limited, so call Glenna
at 623-5695 today to book your
ad! Don’t miss this opportunity
to economically market your
business and build referrals.
Want to reach even more
people? Advertise on the
website with a rotating banner!
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ALTRUSA CLUB FASHION SHOW A GREAT SUCCESS!
Kerry Kiker shows
that she can be a
flapper too!
Mary McKenna
shows off her
poodle skirt.
Over a hundred people
attended the Altrusa Club
of Roswell’s 2009 Style Show,
“Reminiscing: A Black and
White Event,” on May 16 at the
First United Methodist Church.
The annual event featured
33 models – all Altrusans or
friends of the organization
– wearing fashions from 10
local merchants. (Bealls, Bray
Moore, Cato, Hippie Chicks,
Maurice’s, Pampered Lady,
Pennys, Roswell Livestock and
Farm Supply, Rue 21, and Sears)
Models also wore vintage
clothing from 6 decades,
including colonial, the poodle
skirt 50’s, and the Jackie
Kennedy 60’s.
Altrusa, the first national
service organization for women,
was founded in 1917 by Mamie
L. Bass. Organized in 1947, the
Altrusa Club of Roswell has
grown from 16 members to
over 60 from a cross-section
of occupations, business, and
professions. Well-known for its
community service and support
for community organizations,
the Roswell club grants several
scholarships each semester
to students attending ENMU-
Roswell. Additionally, the
organization sponsors the
Roswell Public Library/Friends
of the Library annual book
sale, supports the Assurance
Home, the Roswell Refuge, the
Salvation Army, the Literacy
Council and other literacy
efforts, Chaves County CASA,
and many other Chaves
County agencies and non-profit
Mayor Pro-tem and
City Councilor Judy
Stubbs look very
fashionable in this
outfit.
Desiree Garcia
looks great as
always in this
outfit from Roswell
Livestock & Farm
Supply
Gloria Salas looks great in this white
jacket and black pants.
organizations.
Andi Smith was recently
installed as President. The club
meets the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month at
the Sally Port Inn.
Shelby Halvorson walks the aisles
sporting clothing from Maurices.
Judy Armstrong is all smiles in this
beautiful dress.
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The Friends of Bitter
Lake National Wildlife
Refuge held their open
house on June 4th at
the Joseph R. Skeen
Visitor Center. The event
went great with over 110
people attending! Roswell
Mayor Sam LaGrone read a proclomation and
Renee Roach presented the Friends with some
FRIENDS OF BITTER LAKE NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE HOLD OPEN HOUSE
new artwork as part of the city’s new advertising
campaign. If you haven’t had an opportunity to
visit the refuge or the visitor center, we weldome
you to come out and see all that we have to
offer the community!
We would like to thank the Roswell Chamber of
Commerce, the Roswell Redcoats, and the City
of Roswell for helping to make this event such a
success!
Refuge manager Joe Saenz, Mayor Sam Lagrone and the
Roswell Redcoats cut the ribbon.
Mayor Sam LaGrone and Renee Roach present the new artwork
to Friends President Bill Siders
Visitors listen to Joe Saenz as he describes the purpose of
the refuge.
The Joseph R. Skeen Visitor Center.
The new Nature Store has many items for kids
and adults alike!
Refuge ranger Steve Alvarez
talks with Annie Nelson.
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Volunteers Billie Marlatt and Ed Kruse man the
table.

America’s Roadrunner
3-on-3 Indoor Basketball Shootout
Friday, July 3 rd
Team Entry Fee – Youth $60 / Adult $85
Deposit: $25 with entry form
(Remainder Due at Check-in)
Entry Deadline: June 27, 2009
Godfrey Athletic Center - NMMI
Pick-up entry forms at:
Godfrey Athletic Center - Gym
CICI’S PIZZA
www.AmericasRoadrunner.com
~Youth & Adult Rec. Awards for 1 st & 2 nd Place & Consolation Winners ~
~ Cash Awards for Competitive 1 st Place ~ 2-Game Guarantee~
Divisions: Youth Ages 9-17 / Men/Women Competitive Age 18-29 & 30+ /
Men/Women Rec Age 18-29 & 30+
Referees on All Courts ~ Concessions & Pictures Will Be Available
Limit on Number of Teams ~ Send In Your Entry Forms Today!
America’s Roadrunner ~ PO Box 5 ~ Roswell, NM 88202
501-515-0074 or 218-791-2991 www.AmericasRoadrunner.com
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aaFire Danger in the Lincoln
National Forest has been
upgraded to EXTREME
BLM Roswell Field Office
575-627-0272
Smokey Bear Ranger Station
575-257-4095
Sacramento Ranger District
575-682-2551
Visit www.ruidosonow.com/
firewise.asp
aaYucca Recreation Center
Spells FUN for the Summer !!
Bike Rodeo, June 19, 2009
9am – 11:30am
Aerobics: step aerobics,
stretching & floor work
Mon – Fri 5:30 – 6:30pm or
Mon, Tues & Wed 6:30 –
7:30pm
Fencing: Ages 15 years and
up Tues & Thurs
6:00 – 8:00pm
Karate: Ages 5 – 17 Tues
6:30-8:30pm &
Thrus 7:00 – 8:30pm
Judo: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri
5:30 – 6:30pm Youth, & 7:00
– 8:30pm Adult
Yucca School of Fine Arts:
Learn Dance, Voice, Piano,
Guitar, Horn, Winds, & Drums
Mon & Thru 4-8pm
Computer Lab:
Free internet access for teens
5:00 – 8:00pm
Belly Dancing: Mon, Wed &
Fri
Self-Defense: Ages: 5-12 and
13-17 Saturdays 10am to
12pm noon
The Yucca Center is located
at 500 S. Richardson
575-624-6719
aaFriends of the Roswell Public
Library
Do the young people in your
life know about the great
programs available for Teens,
Tweens
(10 – 12) and children at the
Public Library this summer.
For times and topics, check
out the calendar at www.
roswellpubliclibrary.org.
Everyone can sign up for the
summer reading program
and earn prizes! Ask about
FREE bus passes, courtesy of
Pecos Trails Transit.
See you at the Library!
aaYucca Recreation Center
5 v 5 Super Summer Soccer
League
Boy and Girls Ages 3-11
The Games will be held
during June and July.
Contact the Yucca Center
for game location and
schedules 624-6719
aaNEW BEETLES RETURN TO
ROSWELL
10th Anniversary Trip
June 25 – 28, 2009
Best Western Sally Port inn &
Suites
www.return2roswell.org
aaGrace Community Church –
Summer Spectacular & Fine
Arts Camp
June 22 – 26, 2009
9am – 11:30am
Pre-register by visiting
www.4grace.org or stop
by the church at 935
West Mescalero. For more
information call 623-5438
“Friday Finale” June 26, 2009
at 6pm
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aaYouth Camps & Swimming:
Register May 1 thru May 31
Advanced: Mon & Tues
10am
Intermediate/Beginner:
Weds & Thrus 10am
Cahoon Park Pool - Swim
Meets TBA MUST PASS
SWIM TEST !!
Youth Volleyball League –
Grades 6 & Up
Games start June 16th
Volleyball Camp June 16
– 20th Yucca Recreation
Center Ages 8 – 14
14th Annual C.C. C. Youth
Band Camp
June 29 – July 4, 2009
Grades 6 and Up
Contact the Yucca Center
575-624-6719
Tennis Camp June 29 –July
3 At Goddard High School
Tennis Courts Ages 8 – 14yrs
British Soccer Camp July 13 –
17th Cielo Grande
For information call 624-6720
or register online
www.challengersports.com
Cheer Camp July 13 – 17th
Yucca Recreation Center K
-3rd 9am-12noon
4th Grade & Up 1pm-4pm
Perform on Friday 17th 12

noon
Basketball Camp July 20
– 24th Yucca Recreation
Center 8:30am-12 noon
Open to Ages 8 – 14
Football Camp July 27
– July 31 Cielo Grande
Recreation Area Open to
Ages 6 – 14
MUST SIGN UP FOR THREE
CAMPS TO GET T-SHIRT
a aZoo Camp 2009 – Spring
River Park & Zoo –
Two Sessions June 15 –
19th or July 13 – 17
Fun Activities Call 624-6760
Sign up today
Superkids Triathlon August
15 9am
Three Events Swimming,
Bicycling and Running
Cahoon Park Ages 6 - 15
aaENMU-R Swimming Pool
Open !!
Memorial Weekend – August
2009
Pool Hours: Sunday –
Saturday 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Admission is $3.00 for Adults
and Children
ENMU-R Students and
Personnel with validated I.D.
Card Admission is $1.50
Non-Swimmers Admission .50-
cents
Children under 10 years age
MUST be accompanied by
an Adult.
Season and Monthly passes
are also available
Family Swim Nights Every
Tuesday through August 5,
2008
6:00pm to 8:00pm Each
family member will pay $2.00
You can reserve the pool for
special event through
August for PRIVATE Pool
Parties call:
Frances Dubiel 624-7250
aaNMMI – 2009 Summer Camps
and Events
June – July
This information was taken
off NMMI Website, please
note, “all events are currently
tentative and subject to
change. Please contact
the camp director for more
details. Information will be
provided as available.”
Band Camp June 1 - 5
MAJ Ken Tuttle
575-624-8442
Soccer Camp June 1 - 5
John Barbour
575-624-8479
JROTC Camp
JROTC #1 June 8 - 12
JROTC #2 June 15 – 19
575-624-8125
Homeland Security Camp
June 14 -19
LTC Sonya Cowan
575-624-8148
Jr. Leadership Camp
June 14 - 20
Middle School Students
LTC George Brick
575-624-8020
Character Counts! Camp
June 16 - 19
High School Students
Statewide
CPT Gus Garza
575-624-8348
Bronco Football
July 6 - 9
Elementary & Jr. High Day
Camp
1st to 8th Grade
Jeff Lynn 575-624-
8278
Bronco Football 7 on 7
July 10
Day Camp
HS Football Teams
Jeff Lynn 575-624-8278
www.nmmi.edu/summer
aaSummer Concert in the Park
– FREE
Starting June 5, 2009
Friday Evenings 6pm to
7:30pm, the concerts will be
held in Cahoon Park 624-
6720
If you would like to perform
contact Cuic Gonzales
at 624-6719 New talent is
always welcome.
June 6 Vintage
June 12 Sueno
June 19 Construyendo 77
June 26 Kingdom’s Fall
July 10 Summer Session
12
July 17 Spring River Valley
Band
July 24 Grupo Maldad
July 31 Work in Progress
August 7 Tribute to Latin
American Music - TBA
aaRoswell Community Little
Theatre – Presents
Wait Until Dark
June 19 – 20, 2009 Friday &
Saturday 7:30pm
June 21, 2009 Sunday
2pm
June 26 – 27, 2009 Friday &
Saturday 7:30pm
June 28, 2009 Sunday
2pm
50 Years - All proceeds
Benefit the Community
Little Theatre, for ticket
information call 622-1982 or
visit
www.roswelllittletheatre.com
aaRoswell Fine Arts LeagueaaNew
Mexico Minature Art
Society
June - July 2009
Calling All Artists !!
Deadline for the 26th Annual
Juried Art Show Exhibition.
For information call 575-623-
3212 or visit www.RFAL.org
August 2009
The Roswell Fine Arts League
/ New Mexico Miniature Arts
Society presents its twentyfifth
annual juried art show
and competition for standard
and miniature art.
Both events to be held at
the Roswell Museum and Art
Center, 100 West Eleventh
Street, Roswell
aaFlying J Wranglers – Alto, NM
Chuck Wagon Suppers &
Western Stage Show
May through September 1st
Longest running live music
show in Lincoln County. Six
nights a week 575-336-4330
or
1-888-458-3595
www.flyingjranch.com

aaThe Hubbard Museum of the
American West – An Affiliate
of the Smithsonian
Institution
May 23 – September 13
LeRoy Nieman
18th Annual Fall American
Photography Competition &
Exhibition:
Entry Deadline August 24
Exhibit Opening September
5
Exhibit Closes December
13
Hispanic Fiesta of Yesteryear
- June 6
The Way we Were: Tales of
the Past - June 27
Wyatt Earp: A Life on the
Frontier - July 11
Cowboy Jubilee - July 25
For information call 575 378-
4142 or
www.hubbardmuseum.org
aa4th Annual Coyote Football
Golf Tournament
June 20, 2009
The tournament will be held
at Spring River Golf Course
on Saturday, Tee times will
be announced once teams
are entered in the events
possible morning shotgun
with 21 team minimum. The
goal for the tournament is
to raise funds for the Roswell
High Football Program.
Show your support for High
School Athletics. For further
information contact 575-637-
5471 or 317-4709
aaJUNETEENTH
June 13, 2009
Juneteenth is the oldest
known celebration
commemorating the ending
of slavery in the United States.
The event will be held at
Martin Luther King Park.
Activities will include
music, food and other
entertainment. Sponsored
by the NAACP and the
Roswell Parks and Creation
Department. For additional
information contact 624-6720
aa
Cloudcroft, NM - 2009
Visit www.cloudcroftart.com
or 575-682-2733
June 6 -- Rails to Trails Race
Day. 8.1 mile walk/race.
June 15 – 19 Cloudcroft Art
Workshops
June 18-20 -- Heritage Days.
Cloudcroft Museum.
June 20-21 -- High Rolls Cherry
Festival - High Rolls
July 11 – 12 Jamboree Arts &
Crafts Show
August 3 – 7 & 10 – 14
Cloudcroft Art Workshop
August 30 - September 1 --
Labor Day Fiesta.
aa5th Annual Healthy Woman
Anniversary Event
June 16, 2009
Sponsored in part by Eastern
New Mexico Medical Center
Will be held at the Roswell
Convention & Civic Center
at 6pm Inspiring evening of
entertainment, food, fun and
prizes.
Speaker: Pat Love, Ph.D
‘How to Bloom When Others
Go Bust!’
Seating is limited, call 623-
2311 or drop by the Senior
Circle
aa1st Annual - Enchanted Living
Home & Garden Show
June 19 – 21, 2009
More than 200 vendor
experts showcase newest
building, remodeling,
landscaping, and decorating
ideas. Admission: Adults $5
Children under 12 FREE
The show will held at the
Roswell Convention and
Civic Center. Contact Trish
Thompson 575-653-4882
aaRoswell Museum and Art
Center New Exhibitions –
Roswell Artist-in-Residence:
Kelli Vance
June 27 – August 2, 2009
Contemporary Desert
Photography:
June 6 – August 30, 2009
Roswell Artist-in-Residence:
Michael Stillion
May 16 – June 21, 2009
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Apercus: Works of Wesley
Rusnell
May 2 – September 20, 2009
A RAiR Family
April 18 – August 2, 2009
aaThe Spencer Theater –
Presents
June 19, 2009 The Boys Next
Door 8pm
June 20, 2009 Taste of the
Spencer 8pm
June 28, 2009 Rhonda
Vincent 8pm
July 10, 2009 Little
Mermaid 8pm
July 17, 2009 Hal Holbrook
8pm Mark Twain, Tonight!
July 25, 2009 Sisters
Morales 8pm
Spencer Theater Tickets for
these performances are on
sale NOW ! Online ordering
now 24/7 at
www.spencertheater.com or
1-888-818-7872
aaRoswell Farmers’ and
Gardeners’ Market
July through September 2009
Located on the Courthouse
Lawn, between 4th & 5th
Streets. Saturdays 7am –
12pm
or
www.farmersmarketsnm.org
aThe Wall that HEALS -
a
11:30am
July 2 – 5, 2009
The Traveling Vietnam
Veterans Memorial.
Opening Ceremonies
900 W. Brasher Rd. , Roswell
Call 575-622-7011 for
information. Other activities
will follow.
July 3, 2009 There will be
dinner for all Veterans
starting at 6pm

Hosted at Church On The
Move
aaMike Satterfield Memorial
Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, 2009
Sponsors of the event
Roswell Sertoma Club and
the City of Roswell. This
years entertainment will
feature the Richard Street’s
Tempations – family oriented
entertainment. The Fireworks
start at 9:15pm
Come join us Cielo Grande
Recreation Area
aaUFO Museum and Research
Center
Roswell 2009 UFO Festival
“A ROSWALIEN Experience”
July 2 – 5, 2009
At the time of this posting the
schedules of the speakers
were not available.
Visit www.roswellufomuseum.
com or call for information
575-625-9495
aaCity of Roswell – 2009 UFO
Festival
“Everyone Will Be Here”
July 2 – 5, 2009
Visit the UFO Festival Website:
www.ufofestivalroswell.com
for more information
or call 1-888-ROS-FEST
(767-3378)
aaRoswell Community Little
Theater Presents: “TOP
SECRET: Majic”
July 5, 2009
Sunday 10am & 5pm
Pearson Auditorium at NMMI
Call for Ticket Information
622-1982
aaRoswell Tennis Association –
Alberto’s Summer Tennis
Lessons
Beginning June 2, 2009
For Lessons and Tournament
dates contact:
Alberto at 317-4984 or Faye
Stokes 622-3889
aaGus Macker Basketball
Tournament – Artesia
July 18 – 19, 2009
“Gus Macker” 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament will be
held at Martin Luther King Jr.
Sports Complex Visit
www.artesiachamber.com or
call 575-746-2744
There is an online entry
form as well as Vendor
Application. Fee/Admission
$132.00 per team
aaPecos Valley Iris Society –
a aRhizome Sale
July 11, 2009 10am
This will be held at the Roswell
Mall, for information
Contact Pegi Naranjo
622-0648
aaChaves County 4-H Rodeo &
FFA Fair
Chaves County Rodeo
Association
July 27 – August 1, 2009
All events will be held at
the Eastern New Mexico
State Fairgrounds – Bob
Crosby Arena. Contact
the Cooperative Extension
Services at 575-623-3210
aa14 th Annual Lincoln County
Art Loop –
Self-Guided Tour 10am –
5pm
July 10 – 12, 2009
Premiere self-guided studio
tour of southeastern New
Mexico. 36 Artists This
year featured art includes
painting, mixed-media,
ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts,
wearables, jewelry, wood
turning, glass & metal, gourd
art & basket weaving. For
information on the tour or
to receive a brochure call
Susanna Jade
575-336-1086 or visit
www.artloop.org
aa2009 Bottomless Lakes
Southwest Challenge Series –
Sprint Distance Triathlon
26th Annual Bottomless
Triathlon
July 11, 2009
The first of two Triathlons
0.4K Swim, 14K Bike, 4K Run All
races start at 8:30am
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Registration deadline July 7th
August 23, 2008
This event is an F-1, draft legal
triathlon.
Sand Sculpture Contest
July 18, 2008
Sand sculpture contest will
be held on the Lea Lake from
8am to 1pm
Bottomless Lakes - Enchanted
Evenings
June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2009
July 4,11,18, & 25, 2009
August 1,8, & 22, 2009
Bottomless Lakes –
Paddleboard Races
August 8, 2009
Will be held at Lea Lake
beach, participation is open
to all. Prizes will be awarded
by age group.
For further information
contact Steve Patterson at
575-624-6058
aa19th Annual – Desert
Sun Classic Charity Golf
Championship – Spring River
Golf Course
July 23 -26, 2009
For Tournament and
registration information
contact
Carlton Blewett 575-622-9506
The tournament will honor Dr.
Lawrence Barbour.
For sponsorship information
contact Shirley Bell at
626-9344. This years
tournament will benefit
Chaves County CASA
Program and Chaves County
JOY Center.
Please, THANK the Rotary
Clubs of Roswell for their
continued support.
aaChampion Motorsports -
Events
June & July 2009
June 11 - Dinner Ride to
Classics
July 9 - Homemade Ice
Cream Ride
July 15 - National Ride to
Work Day
Please confirm that these
are still activity dates for
information details
www.championroswell.com

aaArea 51 Dragway - June -
July Schedule
June 6 - Gates Open at
4pm
330 – NHRA Summit Points
Race
Quick 16 1/8 Miles Shootout
June 20 - Gates Open at
4pm
Bracket – NHRA Summit Points
Race
Super Comp Race
July 11 - Gates Open at 4pm
330 – NHRA Summit Points
Race
Super Gas Race
July 13 - Roswell Super Show
& Concert
July 25 - Gates Open at 4pm
Bracket NHRA Summit Points
Race
Quick 16 1/8 Mile Shootout
www.area51dragway.com
The Area 51 Association will
be having a membership
drive. Please check
web page for more info.
Membership will have its
perks. Like discounts on
Gate Fees, Tech Cards, &
concession stand. This page
will be up shortly. Tickets
Contact: 575-627-3968 or
www.area51dragway.com
aa4th Annual Alien Open Dart
Tournament
July 31 – August 2, 2009
The Tournament will be held
at the Best Western Sally Port
Inn and Suites Visit www.
roswelldarts.com This year the
total pay out will be $6,000,
Tournament schedule can
be obtained on the website.
Contacts: Leigh Humble 575-
627-7350
Mike Ramey 575-910-5035
Come out for the FUN!
aaHelp Fill-In the Blanks – 2009
and 2010
2009 and 20010 Events are
being requested !!
The Roswell Chamber of
Commerce Events
Calendar is being widely
used by various
Periodicals throughout the
New Mexico and the
United States. Thank you for
your information.
Your continued support is
greatly appreciated.
Pat Seminatore
575-623-5695
STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS – TENTATIVE
Alamogordo, NM (May
6, 2009) – “We’re looking
at enacting Stage 2 Fire
Restrictions for the whole
forest tentatively effective
on Thursday, May 14, 2009,”
said Jacque Buchanan,
Lincoln National Forest
Supervisor. “Our decision
is based on the recent
lightning-caused fires as
well as our patrols finding
multiple abandoned
campfires. Since the
weather outlook calls
for continued above
normal temperatures, high
winds and continued dry
conditions, we feel it is
necessary to take these
precautions. We want our
visitors to use fire safely
while enjoying their national
forests.”
Stage II Restrictions include
prohibition of:
1. Building, maintaining,
attending or using a fire,
campfire, charcoal, broiler,
coal, or wood stove fire
anywhere within the
forest except at identified
campground locations;
2. Smoking;
3. Using an explosive
(including fireworks);
4. Operating a chainsaw,
or other equipment
powered by an internal
combustion engine, is
prohibited from 10:00 am to
1:00 am;
5. Operating or using
any internal or external
combustion engine
without a spark arresting
device properly installed,
maintained, and in effective
working order;
6. Welding or operating
acetylene or other torch
with open flame;
7. And, possessing or using
a motor vehicle off National
Forest System roads, except
when parking in an area
devoid of vegetation within
10 feet of the roadway;
and except for parking
overnight in Forest Service
developed campgrounds
and trailheads.
People are allowed to
use pressurized liquid or gas
stoves, lanterns, or spaceheating
devices provided
such devices meet the
Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
specifications for safety.
People are allowed
to create a fire ONLY at
identified Lincoln National
Forest campground or
picnic area using the
provided fire rings or grills.
The public and Forest
personnel cannot prevent
all wildfires, but we can take
the lead on federal lands to
reduce the severity and size
of wildfires. Conditions this
year are similar to last year
and with no end in sight, we
all should recognize these
facts and ensure we do not
let a wildfire start.
We need everyone’s
help to keep our forest
free from fires for the
duration of this fire season.
Never leave a campfire
unattended. Ensure your fire
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is completely extinguished.
Keep water and hand
tools ready in case your fire
should attempt to spread.
Campfire safety is a year
round concern.
As always, fireworks are
prohibited on all national
forest lands and approved
spark arresters are
mandatory on all internal
combustion engines.
For more information
about the Lincoln National
Forest, please visit our web
site at http://www.fs.fed.us/
r3/lincoln or the Southwest
Coordination Center, which
provides fire information,
logistics and predictive
services at the following web
site: http://gacc.nifc.gov

JUNE/JULY 2009
June - July
Roswell Library
June 1 – 10
KENW-TV’s Auction
June 1
HealthScreens – First United
Methodist Church
June 1 - 5
Band Camp – NMMI
June 1 – 18
ENMU-Roswell – KID’S KOL-
LEGE
June 8 – 31
ENMU-R Summer Semester
June 11
Inn of the Mountain Gods –
Joe Cocker
Champion Motorsport – Dinner
Ride to Classics
June 12
First Annual Lincoln County
Photography Show
June 12 – 14
National Day of the Cowboy
– Carrizozo
June 20
Bottomless Lakes Enchanted
Evenings
Area 51 Dragway
Spencer Theater – TASTE OF
THEB SPENCER
Chaves County Sheriff’s
Posse – Play Day
June 20 – 21
44th High Rolls Cherry Festival
– High Rolls, NM
June 21
Father’s Day
First Day of Summer
July 1 – 4
54th Smokey Bear Stampede
- Capitan
July 2 – 5
The Wall that HEALS – Traveling
Vietnam Memorial
Roswell UFO Festival – Various
Locations
July 3
The Church on the Move –
Dinner for All Veterans
Jefferson Starship – Tom
Constanten of the Grafteful
Dead – Pearson Auditorium
July 16
New Mexico Museum of
Space History
July 17
Spencer Theater – Hal Holbrook
Mark Twain
July 18
Bottomless Lake – Sand
Sculpture Contest
Summer Concert in the Park
4th Annual Arts & Craft Fair
– Ruidoso
Chaves County Sheriff’s
Posse – Play Day
June 2 – 6
14th Annual Youth Band
Camp – NMMI
June 2 – 20
ENMU-R Kid’s College
June 4
Open House Bitter Lake Wild
Life Refuge
June 5 – 6
Old Chisum Days – PRCA
Rodeo
Under the Stars – Girls Scouts
June 6
TAKE A KID FISHING – Wal-
Mart 7am
Area 51 Dragway 4pm
Spencer Theater – THE
FIREBIRD
Mountain Blues Festival –
Ruidoso
National Rails-to-Trails Day
Race – Cloudcroft
25th Annual Milkman Triathlon
– Dexter
Bottomless Lakes Enchanted
Evenings
June 13
Chaves County Rodeo Association
– Golf Tournament
Spencer Theater – SATISFAC-
TION
Bottomless Lakes Enchanted
Evenings
Area 51 Dragway – Roswell
Super Show & Concert
June 14
Flag Day
June 16
ENMMC – Healthy Woman
– RCCC
June 19
Spencer Theater – THE BOYS
NEXT DOOR
June 19 – 20
Mountain Annie’s Dinner
Theater – Opens
June 19 – 21
1st Annual – Enchanted Living
Home & Garden Show
Ruidoso Spring Fling Classic
Car Show
RCLT – Wait Until Dark
June 22 – 26
6th Annual Grace Fine Arts
Camp
June 25 – 28
2K - New Beetle Return to
Roswell – Best Western Sally
Port Inn
June 26 - 28
RCLT – Wait Until Dark
June 27
Bottomless Lakes Enchanted
Evenings
New Mexico 4-H Rodeo
June 28
Spencer Theater – RHONDA
VINCENT
June 29
First Presbyterian Church –
Concert
June 29 – July 1
2009 Santa Fe Opera Trip –
Girl Scouts
July - September
Farmers Market – Court
House Lawn
July 4
Independence Day
Bottomless Lakes Enchanted
Evenings
Mike Satterfield Memorial
Fireworks Extravaganza
15th Annual Alien Chase
July 5
RCLT - “TOP SECRET: Majic”
July 5 – 6
Roar-N-Snore – Girl Scout
July 10
Spencer Theater – LITTLE
MERMAID
July 10 – 12
Art Loop Tour – Lincoln
County
July 11
Bottomless Lake Sprint Distance
Triathlon
Summer Concert in the Park
Area 51 Dragway
July 13
Area 51 Dragway
July 24 – 26
Ruidoso Art Fest
July 25
Area 51 Dragway
Bottomless Lakes Enchanted
Evenings
Hubbard Museum – Cowboy
Jubilee
Spencer Theater – SISTERS
MORALES
July 27 – August 1
Chaves County 4-H & FFA
Fair
July 28 – August 1
Football Camp
July 31 – August 2
4th Annual Alien Open Dart
Tournament
To add your event to this calendar, contact Pat Seminatore at the Chamber — 623-5695
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