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Chaves County
Chaves County was created 25 February 1889. It was named for
Colonel Jose Francisco Chaves, a military leader in New Mexico during the Civil War and later in
Navajo campaigns. The county seat is Roswell, home of NM
Military Institute. Chaves County is rich in fresh
water, oil, farming, commerce, clean air, and tourism.
After growing up in this area, it is easy to image
flying saucers after seeing hundreds of shooting stars
in the clear night sky.
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