Roswell Essential Info
Overview
Roswell is a city in the southeastern region of the state of New Mexico, United States of America. It has attained a quirky sort of fame/notoriety as the result of an alleged UFO crash(!) in 1947.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
68 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- The city was founded in 1869 when a professional gambler named Van C. Smith established a store on the cattle trail, and named the town Roswell after his father.
- Extraterrestrial beings have been described in multiple scenarios over Roswell’s history.
- Roswell is featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game.
- Roswell hosted the record-breaking skydive by Felix Baumgartner on October 14, 2012.
- Roswell was featured in an episode of Monsters and Mysteries in America as the site of the Lechuza's attacks on children.
Popular Foods
- Chorizo Burger
- Catfish Poboy