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Sometime next year, people are likely to see a new space-themed sculpture in downtown Roswell, a years-long project that is moving forward.

Copyright © 2021 Roswell Daily Record Neeb says land near zoo could become events and educational center The city’s possible purchase of a multi-family residential property near the Spring River Zoo is heading to the Roswell City Council following a 3-1 committee vote. The Legal Committee decided Thursday to forward the decision about the $415,000 purchase agreement to the entire City Council for its consideration at a Feb. 11 meeting. The committee meeting discussion included some concerns about the condition of structures and the opposition of City Councilor George Peterson. “Roswell i...

The Spring River Zoo has reopened to visitors for weekend hours after 10 months of closure due to the pandemic. Since March, the zoo has been open only for private parties or tours. During its downtime, city staff and volunteers invested money and time for upgrades. A new mountain lion exhibit was built with the […]

Zookeeper Amy Youngren, left, and Jim Burress, director of the city of Roswell special services and parks, talk to Bret, the Spring River Zoo’s mountain lion, Tuesday afternoon inside the new mountain lion exhibit. The zoo will have a grand reopening Jan. 16 with special events and new animals after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Juno Ogle Photo) Copyright © 2021 Roswell Daily Record Nearly 10 months to the day after it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Roswell’s Spring River Zoo will reopen with fanfare, new animals and new exhibits — and no admis...

Copyright © 2021 Roswell Daily Record The Spring River Zoo will start charging admission fees on Jan. 1 after the Roswell City Council approved the proposal by a split vote Thursday night. The resolution had only a slight change from the original proposal, changing wording to include “school-age groups” in its rates rather than “school groups.” The amended resolution passed 6-3 after more than a half hour of discussion. Voting in favor of the zoo fees were Councilors Judy Stubbs, Barry Foster, Jeanine Best, Margaret Kennard, Jason Perry and Savino Sanchez. Councilors Juan Oropesa, Ge...