I've been offered a position at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. Haven't decided if I will take it but I probably will.

Where is the best place to live around there? I've heard everything from the drive-by shooting was invented there to the mayor is cleaning house on gangs.

I'm looking to rent and need abigg house for all my rugrats. Anything in the surrounding towns?

Do the street lights actually look like alien heads?

Are SBRs and Suppressors ok?

Is CCW allowed in New Mexico?

Roswell gun shops?

Places to shoot?

Thanks.

Quoted: I've been offered a position at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. Haven't decided if I will take it but I probably will. Where is the best place to live around there? I've heard everything from the drive-by shooting was invented there to the mayor is cleaning house on gangs. "I just spent half of this week down there servicing some equipment.  Didn't see too many gang-banger types." I'm looking to rent and need abigg house for all my rugrats. Anything in the surrounding towns? "The surrounding towns are very few and far between.  The cost of living isn't too bad there." Do the street lights actually look like alien heads? "YES!  The streetlights in the downtown area are green, big eyed alien heads.  The rest of them are normal." Are SBRs and Suppressors ok? "Yes, and Yes" Is CCW allowed in New Mexico? "Yes to that, also." Roswell gun shops? "I found two on the main drag.  Both of them are so over-priced. Larry's has a big selection, but he wants double what I can find on the innanet." Places to shoot? "I dunno." Thanks.

Tangochaser,

I live in Roswell.  To be honest, my wife and I like it here.  I feel that it is as good a place as any to raise my children.  Not many houses on the market right now.  I don't see you having any problem finding a larger place to rent.  Have heard NMMI is a good place to work.  I know plenty of places to shoot and would be happy to show them to you.  Good luck!

ETA:  you shouldn't have a problem finding a nice area to live.  plenty of them around town.  I haven't noticed a whole lot of gang activity lately...pretty calm here if you ask me.

I second chinga_le I to live in Roswell, about 5-7 minutes from the Institute, and would be glad to show you the area, gun club etc. Larry's is OK but Zia Trading is better, Fred and Nancy will treat you real right!
Ask away!

Sarge

Maybe you guys can help me out and see what's available for rent or which realtor handles rentals. My wife would like something outside of town or at least outside of city limits if possible. I need a 4 bedroom house to rent.

Actually the local news papre the Roswell Daily Record is online and you should be able to search their classifieds. That will give you an idea of whats available and where, around here the WHERE is the important part! Let me do some checking on a Realtor and I'll post back or you can hit me via e-mail.

Sarge

I live in Roswell, and relocated here just shy of two years ago. Considering where I came from, (Suburbs of Philadelphia)
It's my new home and I'm quite comfortable here. It's certainly not the home of drive-by shootings, like any town it's
got it's good and bad side. Suggestion...stay North of 2nd street, Historic district. Surrounded by business's all day
it's quite busy, after 6:00 PM it evolves into quiet town.

'Course my opinions gonna vary from a long term resident. They're accustomed to this lifestyle and my not appreciate
the open space. I can however tell you, within walking distance I can have all the fast food I wish, take in a movie,
shop at the local mall, pick-up a prescription at Wallgreens.  

In the same essence give me 20 minutes, I can become remote and totally alone. Short on words, for me it's pure
paradise. Reminded that I live alone and bare with the least of essentials, my electric runs 'bout 25-35 a month.
Water and sewage along with refuse pick-up 'round 35, gas 'round another 25. My homeowners is roughly 700 per year.

I'd highly suggest you pay a visit before making a commitment. FWIW, the Mayo Motel on Second St. has a
weekly rate of 125 and has a microwave and small fridge. I'm not certain...I believe the pool is open.

Excuse me as I'm attempting to cover as much ground as possible. The NMMI appears to be taken well care
of. I live only a few blocks away, I'd imagine you'd be comfortable there.

Housing...not sure what to tell ya, doesn't appear to be much for sale. Heck, I'm kicking myself in the behind
for not buying the 10 acres that I found and planting a modular home on it. Water was on site but no septic.

Town is growing by leaps and bounds, not housing but bushiness. For 125-150 you could make a nice home
for your family, a place you can actually retire into. With a secured job you'd be fine.

My realtor has retired, at nearly 80 can't blame her. She did look out for my best interests tho'.

Another reminder, if you're gonna be landing in Albuquerque and traveling by car fuel up as often as possible
and carry PLENTY of water.

Good luck, and if I can help you in anyway don't hesitate.

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