Roswell-Chaves County EDC

Congratulations to Pecos Valley Production (PVP)! This month, PVP was among 11 New Mexico Companies to receive a Jobs Training Incentive Program (JTIP) award. They were awarded a total of $674,232 for 55 trainees with an average wage of $21/hour.https://edd.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JTIP-July-2024.pdf

If you are available, join Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and Lovelace Regional Hospital tomorrow, July 22nd, from 5-7pm at Peppers! There will be a meet and greet with 13 Burrell medical students attending the 2024-2025 academic year.

Thanks to everyone that attended today's RCCEDC Annual Gala! Thanks to Dr. Fred Telling for his presentation on the future air races in Roswell, and a heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners:
Community Service Award - Rick Hale
Outstanding Small Business of the Year - Pepper's Grill & Bar
Outstanding Large Business of the Year - Pecos Valley Production
Best Enchiladas - Martin's Capitol Café
Best Green Chile Cheeseburger - Pepper's Grill & Bar
Best Customer Service (Dining) - Geli's Café
Best Breakfast - Geli's Café
Best Dessert - Sweet Baby J's
Best Cup of Coffee - Stellar Coffee Co.
Best Place to Get a Drink - Pecos Flavors Winery
Best Clothing Store-Boutique - The Brave Co.
Best Souvenir Shop - Hangar 209
Best Customer Service (Shopping) - The Brave Co.
Best Place for Men - Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply
Best Place for Women - Imagine That! Scrapbooks and Gifts
Best Professional Service - Barr & Company, LLC
Best Veterinarian - Cielo Grande Veterinary Center
Best Beauty Salon-Spa - The Artist Studio
Best Place to Sweat - SBC-Mind & Body
Best Car Service - Johnnie's Car Care Center
Best Financial Institution - Valley Bank of Commerce
Best Home Service Contractors - Redden Plumbing & Mechanical (RPM)
Best Local Event - Eastern New Mexico State Fair
Best Place to take an Out-of-towner - Bottomless Lakes State Park
Best Place for Kids - Area 52
Best Tourist Attraction - International UFO Museum & Research Center

There are only a few table sponsorships remaining for our 2024 Annual Gala at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center on July 18, 2024, 11:30am - 1:00pm. This catered luncheon will feature Best of Chaves County recognitions for 23 categories of businesses/services. Additionally, we will inaugurate the following new annual awards: 1) Community Service Award, 2) Small Business of the Year, 3) Business of the Year [20+ employees]
https://www.chavescounty.net/membership/2024-rccedc-annual-gala

Congratulations to General Airframe Support, Inc. on their recent Jobs Training Incentive Program (JTIP) award for 32 trainees at an average wage of $18.04. Total award: $321,226. This company is an Aviation Supplier Association (ASA) accredited distributor of aircraft parts and accredited by the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) in the disassembly and recycling of aircraft operating at the Roswell Air Center.
https://edd.newmexico.gov/pr/nine-new-mexico-companies-to-receive-over-2-4m-in-state-job-training-funds/

Congratulations to BiltWise Structures of New Mexico on their recent Jobs Training Incentive Program (JTIP) award for 103 trainees at an average wage of $22.05. Total award: $1,216,412. This is the company’s first JTIP application. They are teaming up with Turnkey Ventures to open a modular home manufacturing center inside the former MTS building at the Roswell Air Center.
https://edd.newmexico.gov/pr/nine-new-mexico-companies-to-receive-over-2-4m-in-state-job-training-funds/

Interested in supporting the National Championship Air Races in Roswell? Send an email to [email protected] or call 575-622-1975.

The International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Roswell is looking for a Program Specialist. This contractor position involves coordinating activities, supporting and enhancing academic symposia, managing resources, and ensuring that ILEA program goals and objectives are met. Click the link below to apply!
https://alutiiq.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=5046

NM Workforce Connection has postponed this event! We will put-out a new date and time as soon as it is announced.

Please join the NM Department of Workforce Solutions for their Employer Roundtable on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 2-4 pm at the Roswell Convention Center. Cabinet Secretary, Sarita Nair, will be in attendance to listen to employers' workforce needs and challenges.

It was an honor to be a part of BiltWise Structures "First Nail Celebration" this morning. This is major economic development win both in terms of job creation and affordable housing across the region.
https://biltwisestructures.com/

NMMI BOARD OF REGENTS ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENT

The New Mexico Military Institute Board of Regents is pleased to announce the selection of Brigadier General Voris W. McBurnette, Ed.D., as the military school’s 20th President and Superintendent. A nationwide search was conducted beginning in Fall 2023.

McBurnette, who will begin his presidency on July 1, 2024, has served as a leader in higher, secondary, and military education for over three decades. He most recently served as Division Commander of the 100th Division (Leader Development), U.S. Army Reserve. In this capacity, he led more than 4,000
soldiers and civilians by providing education, training, and mentorship to future Army leaders. This also encompassed the delivery of the U.S. Army Reserve’s Professional Military Education, Intermediate Level Education, and three Non-
Commissioned Officer Academies.

To learn more about Brigadier General McBurnette, read the complete NMMI press release on our website: https://www.nmmi.edu/8751-2/

Tickets are still available for the 2024 Annual Gala at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center on July 18, 2024, 11:30am - 1:00pm. Come enjoy lunch with us, and hear our keynote speaker, Dr. Fred Telling, Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Assoc.
https://www.chavescounty.net/membership/2024-rccedc-annual-gala

And don't forget to vote for the Best of Chaves County. Voting ends June 15th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegZHVQrpr9mSQhvwXveS9tlKex7LBi_c38sC_BZzWKDIBJ_Q/viewform

https://www.nnbw.com/news/2024/jun/04/air-races-land-in-new-mexico/

Air races land in New Mexico Roswell has long been ground zero for ufology tourism, but the city of nearly 50,000 residents and seat of Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico will soon be known for more than crashed extraterrestrial vehicles, alien corpses, and cover-up conspiracy theories.

Did you know that Pecos Valley Production used to be a dairy farm? Read about the Greathouse family’s story from cows to cannabis. https://www.chavescounty.net/news/p/item/57388/from-cows-to-cannabis-how-a-roswell-county-dairy-farm-embraced-change

Mike Espiritu on Mornings with Mike Winters this morning.

Mike Espiritu - Roswell-Chaves County EDC

Goodmorning to you all✨

RCCEDC has put together a survey that is nominated and voted on by the community for Chaves County. We hope that everyone takes the time to cast their votes.

Bullocks qualifies for '"Best Place for Women" and "Best Customer Service"✨

This link takes you to the current page where votes can be made or you can simply scan the QR code below.....

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegZHVQrpr9mSQhvwXveS9tlKex7LBi_c38sC_BZzWKDIBJ_Q/viewform

We hope to get everyone's feed back. 😀

KOB4 story on RARA announcing Roswell as the new home of NCAR

National Championship Air Races moving to Roswell in 2025 After nearly 60 years, the National Championship Air Races are leaving Reno, Nevada, and heading to Roswell.

The answer is finally here!

We are thrilled to announce our plans to hold the National Championship Air Races in our new home - ROSWELL, NM!

Thank you to everyone for all your support, we can't wait to see you there!

✈️ Roswell-Chaves County EDC ✈️ City of Roswell, NM Government

Learn more about the decision and plans below...
https://airrace.org/news/national-championship-air-races-take-off-for-roswell-nm-in-2025/

Check out KRQE's story on Roswell being the new host of NCAR in 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoH3hCI8KqE

Wonderful time at today's press conference. We are so proud of our community's effort, and proud to be the new home of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR). Thank you to Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Sec. Mark Roper, Sec. Lancing Adams, Mayor Jennings, Sen. Greg Nibert, Rep. Candy Ezzell, and everyone in community that joined us this afternoon.
https://airrace.org/news/national-championship-air-races-take-off-for-roswell-nm-in-2025/
https://www.chavescounty.net/reno-air-races

Transforming a former dairy farm into a cutting-edge cannabis production facility wasn’t easy, but the Pecos Valley Production team pulled it off. Read about their transformation story in our latest post. https://www.chavescounty.net/news/p/item/57388/from-cows-to-cannabis-how-a-roswell-county-dairy-farm-embraced-change

AerSale is hosting a Job Fair on June 4th, 10am-2pm at their Roswell Air Center facility.https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Portals/0/DM/AerSale%20Job%20Fair%206-4.pdf

Project C3PO is hosting a Hotspots and Small Business Event at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce Saturday, May 18 & 25.
https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/project-c3po/

Did you know that Pecos Valley Production has created 175 jobs in Chaves County and 354 jobs total within the state? Read more about their community impact here. https://www.chavescounty.net/news/p/item/57388/from-cows-to-cannabis-how-a-roswell-county-dairy-farm-embraced-change

Pecos Valley Production (PVP), a cannabis company in Roswell, has a remarkable transformation story. The facility was originally designated as a dairy farm, but when the owners decided to make the leap from cows to cannabis, everything changed. Read about their transformation story in our latest post. https://www.chavescounty.net/news/p/item/57388/from-cows-to-cannabis-how-a-roswell-county-dairy-farm-embraced-change

Leapfrog has given Lovelace Regional Hospital another ‘A’ grade for the Spring grading period. 1 of only 2 hospitals in NM to achieve this honor.
https://www.chavescounty.net/news/p/item/57325/lovelace-regional-hospital-nationally-recognized-with-an-a-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grade-for-the-seventh-time-in-a-row

The EDC wants to know what you think! Click the link below to vote for your favorite dining, shopping, services, and local fun in Roswell and Chaves County. This survey will take you less than 5 minutes. We will recognize the winners of each category at the Annual Gala on July 18th. Voting ends June 15, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegZHVQrpr9mSQhvwXveS9tlKex7LBi_c38sC_BZzWKDIBJ_Q/viewform

Reforms to U.S. immigration policy may help to supply more of the workers needed by companies that might otherwise choose to locate in other countries. https://www.areadevelopment.com/skilled-workforce-STEM/workforce-q4-2024/immigration-a-potential-fix-for-labor-shortages.shtml