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Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is travel, and he seizes any opportunity to share his experiences in the most immersive way possible, whether at sea or on the land.

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Points of Interest

Bottomless Lakes, New Mexico's First State Park Bitter Lake
National Wildlife Refuge, Actually seven small park lakes bordered by high red bluffs, the park offers a variety of sports including hiking, swimming, fishing, and scuba diving. For more information, visit the Bottomless Lakes Web Site.

Eastern New Mexico State Fair & Parade - Eastern New Mexico Fair Grounds. For exact date call Paula Vanover at (505) 623-9411.

Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art - Collection of contemporary art works produced by past artists-in-residence. 409 E. College Blvd. Free Admission. Open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone #623-5600.

Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico - James Phelps White's stately home is filled with antiques, artifacts and a changing gallery of historical exhibits. They have library of information on early Roswell. 200 N. Lea Ave. (Comer of Lea & Hwy US 70 West). Free Admission. Open 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mon Sun. Special tours by appt.

International UFO Museum & Research Center - UFO phenomenon exhibits and gift shop. 114 N. Main. Free admission. Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day October to April, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May to September. # 625-9495 Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

General Douglas L. McBride Museum - Military armament displays and N.M.M.l. memorabilia. New Mexico Military Institute, 101 West College Blvd. Free Admission. Open T-F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.. Closed all holidays. Educational programs by appt. Phone #624-8220.

Roswell Museum & Art Center - Art by Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, Georgia O'Keefe, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Rogers Aston Collection. Robert H. Goddard's workshop recreated. Gift shop. 100 W. 11' St. Free Admission. Mon. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sundays and Holidays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Phone #624-6744.

Robert H. Goddard Planetarium - an adjoining wing to the Roswell Museum & Art Center. Open to the public one week per month. Tuesday Saturday 1:30 p.m., and Friday 7:30 p.m.. General Admission $2; Members $1. Phone #624-6744.

Outdoor Recreation

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Migratory fowl, designated fishing & hunting areas. North Main St., east on Pine Lodge Rd appx. 9 miles. Open 7:30 am- 4:00 pm everyday. 622-6755.

Bottomless Lakes - Swimming, boating, fishing & hiking, camping, showers, bathrooms. 12 miles east on hwy. 380, then south on NM 409. Open days 6 am - 9 pm, $3/car. 624-6058.

Cahoon Park/Swimming Pool - Nice park setting. Largest outdoor pool in Roswell. Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day. 1101 W. Fourth, 624-6764.

Spring River Park & Spring River Park & Zoo - Features include a miniature train ride, carousel, a children’s fishing lake, and a zoo. Free admission. Open 10 am - 8 pm, 7 days a week. 106 East College, 624-6760.

Spring River Bike & Hike Trail - A scenic paved bicycle & jogging/walking trail winding through the Spring River corridor. ( it links the Spring River Park to the Spring River golf course)

Performing Arts

Roswell Community Little Theatre - P.O. Box 305 Roswell, NM 88201, (505)622-1982.

Roswell Symphony Orchestra - 3201 N. Main, (505)623-5882.

Annual Latino Band Appreciation Celebration - February. Call the Parks & Recreation Dept. at 624-6720 for date & time.

Party on the Pecos - at Cahoon Park. Nashville entertainment as well as local, food & game booths. Contact Kelly Bradshaw at the Roswell Community League, 625-1259, for more information.

Pearson Auditorium - NMMI Contact: Major Askwig 624-8400 - $400 Base for 4 hrs, $50 each hour, 10/hr for bldg supr. Capacity - 900 people

Amphitheater - NMMI Contact: Major Askwig 624-8400 - $200 base, 50/ea addtl, 10/hr bldg superviser - Capacity - 300 people.

Annual Events

Annual Old Timers Balloon Rally. The first weekend of May. For more information contact Victoria at (505) 622-1221.

Party on the Pecos. The first Saturday in May. Food & Games booths, kids korner, live entertainment. For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (505) 624-6720. This year headline country singer Steve Azar.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The First Sunday in May. Food & Games booths, live Tejano entertainment. For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (505) 624-6720.

Fishing Derby at Spring River Park. Second Saturday in June. For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (505) 624-6720. Begins this year 9:00am.

UFO Encounter Festival. Annual festival held first week in July. Week long festivities include children’s games, food booths, expo trade show, alien costumes contest, a lien village, laser light shows, concerts and more. For more information contact Shawn Hughes (505) 623-5695 or Carl Lucas (505) 624-7729.

Dragon Fly Festival. Late August. For more information contact the Friends Group at (505) 622-6755.

Chili Cheese Festival. Last Saturday in September. Arts and Crafts, foods and games, booths, workshops, musical entertainment, Chile roasting, stagecoach rides. For more information contact Dusty Huckabee at (505) 624-6860.

Pinatafest. Mid September. Food & games, booths, parade, entertainment and piñata breaking. For more information contact Ray Baca at (505) 624-0889.

Eastern New Mexico State Fair & Parade. Late September, early part of October. For more information contact Trisha Lair or Laura Eldrige (505) 623-9411. This year theme 81 Years of Family, Fun & Tradition.

Mainstreet Roswell Electric Light Parade. First Saturday in December. For more information contact Dusty Huckabee, Mainstreet Roswell at (505) 624-6860.

Accommodations

Belmont, 2100 West Second, 505-623-4522
Budget Inn, 2101 North Main, 505-623-6050, 800-752-INNS
Budget Inn West, 2200 West Second, 505-623-3811, 800-806-7030
Best Western El Rancho Palacio, 2205 N Main, 505-622-272, 800-528-1234
Comfort Inn, 3595 North Main, 505-623-4567
Crane Motel, 1212 West Second, 505-623-1293
Days Inn, 1310 North Main, 505-623-4021, 800-Days Inn
Econo Lodge, 2331 North Main, 505-623-9425
El Capitan Motel, 1631 S Main, 505-622-9375
Frontier, 3010 North Main, 505-622-1400, 800-678-1401
Holiday Inn Express, 2300 N Main, 505-627-9900, 800-HOLIDAY
Leisure Inn, 2700 West Second, 505-622-2575
Mayo Lodge, 1716 West Second, 505-622-0210
Motel 6, 3307 N. Main, 505-625-6666
National 9, 2001 North Main, 505-622-0110, 800-423-3106
Navaja Motel, 1013 West Second, 505-622-9220
Ramada Inn, 2803 West Second, 505-623-9440, 800-272-6232
Sally Port Inn & Suites, (Best Western), 2000 North Main, 505-622-6430
Super 8, 3575 North Main, 505-622-8886, 800-800-8000

Roswell Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks

Tent Camping & RV's
Bottomless Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 12 miles east of Roswell, Hwy 380, 624-6058
Town & Country R.V. Park, 331 West Brasher Road, 624-1833
Trailer Village Campgrounds, 1706 East Second Street, 623-6040

RV Parks Only

Golden Rule Mobile Home & RV Park, 37 McCall Loop, 624-2436
Spring River Estates & RV Park, 1000 East College, 623-8034
Trade Village RV Park, 2200 S. Sunset, 622-7447

Communities and Related Links
Clovis Community
Roswell, New Mexico Web Site
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