Rio Pecos Medical Associates opened its doors in 1955 serving Roswell and the surrounding communities. Come to our practice to see the difference we can make in the quality of your care. Our clinic offers ancillary services including in-house labs, ultrasounds, Pap Smears, reproduction care, and 3D Mammograms.
Roswell is located in the Pecos Valley, nestled below the most southern outskirts of the Rocky Mountains with the town Ruidoso as a winter ski resort. The picturesque Pecos River rolls through the valley, and together with artesian wells and the fertile soil, provides the best environment for farms around the town. A wonderful benefit of living in Roswell is that you still enjoy all four seasons. A wide range of housing is available in Roswell, from budget-friendly apartments and townhouses to family homes in all styles, to million dollar estates. Roswell’s housing market remains stable and extremely affordable. Roswell’s dining scene ranges from chain restaurants to local café’s and diners. Shoppers can hunt for goods at big-name chains, boutiques, and specialty shops. The low cost of living, low property tax rates, and terrific weather make Roswell a great place to call home. Roswell’s easy proximity to skiing, outdoor adventure, art, and shopping make it appealing to many residents and businesses.
Roswell is a charming community with great weather, which allows our residents the ability to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities for much of the year. Whether you choose scuba driving at Bottomless Lakes State Park, hitting the links at one of our three exciting golf courses, hiking at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge - a renowned bird sanctuary - or running a 5K or marathon during one of the multiple races Roswell hosts, you will never find yourself looking for ways to be physically active. Roswell also has a thriving performing and visual art scene. The Roswell Little Theatre, Way Off-Broadway and the Roswell Symphony Orchestra bring great performances to our community. You can see great works by renowned American artists Georgia O'Keefe, Peter Hurd, and others at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. There are four casinos in the area: one in Hobbs, two in Mescalero and one in Ruidoso.
Roswell Independent School District serves the city and boasts students who exceed state and national norms in testing. Three private schools, Gateway Christian School, All Saints Catholic School and Immanuel Lutheran Church, round out the primary and secondary schools in Roswell. Roswell boasts Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and New Mexico Military Institute, which is one of six military junior colleges in the nation.