The African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico, in partnership with the Roswell Museum and Art Center, is presenting the exhibition “The Virtue of Ownership,” accompanied by a panel discussion that examines the journey of African American homesteaders in New Mexico. The opening reception will take place Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will begin with an informative panel discussion about Blackdom, an African American town formerly located 20 miles outside of Roswell. A Ph.D. student in history at the University of New Mexico, Carlyn Pinkins, will join the panel to talk about her research on Blackdom. Musical entertainment by the Rodney Bowe Trio and refreshments will follow beginning at 3:30 p.m. The exhibition runs through Nov. 24. The Roswell Museum and Art Center is located at 1011 N. Richardson Ave., just north of the Roswell Convention Center. For more information, please visit roswellmuseum.org or call (575) 624-6744.

Gear up for summer fun at the lake! Bottomless Lakes State Park is making a big splash, and can't wait to show off its new and improved paddle boat, and paddle board docks. The park is located along the Pecos River, near Roswell, and is one of the areas most popular attractions.

CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF FLAG FOOTBALL! Character Counts! In Chaves County, Boys and Girls Club, Bank of the Southwest, Xcel Energy, Desert Sun Auto Group, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and HOT 97 are proud to present the 24th Annual Roswell Hike It & Spike It 4-on-4 Charity Flag Football Tournament. Roswell, New Mexico will welcome players of all ages and playing experience. The three day festival of football will once again be Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2019. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Chaves County. ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 4, 2019. For more information call 575-627-2398.

Come participate in the Harley-Davidson Blood Drive by Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services) for a chance to win a Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Sportster! Appointments are highly recommended! T-shirts will be given to ALL Donors! To make an appointment call (575) 840-8178.

Intertwining science and mythology, transporting the viewer on a poetic journey describing the ways Mayas viewed and understood the Universe. Shows are presented on Tuesdays at 7 PM, Wednesdays at 2:30 PM, Saturdays at 3:30 PM and include a full-dome film accompanied by a star presentation. Films last approximately 40 minutes. For more information or to schedule a group, please call Jeremy Howe at 575-624-6744.

Roswell Invaders Home Game Schedule - Joe Bauman Field 2500 E. Poe Roswell, NM 88203. ALL Games Start @ 6 PM. Admission is $6 per person. For more information, call (575) 680-2212. MAY 25-White Sands Pupfish at Roswell Invaders

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, the Grammy-nominated and GMA Dove Award-winning southern gospel music group, returns and launches our summer season with vocal grace and heavenly harmonies. Tickets $39-$59. visit www.spencertheater.com for tickets