Roswell, New Mexico: Alien "Welcome to Roswell" Art
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- US-285, Roswell, NM
- Directions:
- On the northbound side of US-285, a mile north of its intersection with NM-2, and 6.5 miles south of downtown Roswell. Has its own roadside pull-off.
- Hours:
- Lit at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Depicts the first meeting between a family of aliens and a family of Roswell ranchers. An apron-wearing mom presents a pie to an alien next to his landed saucer, while her son offers jumper cables from his pickup truck.
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Unfortunately, the work has seen better days: one alien is missing a head, and another is missing entirely. Hopefully they get fixed up soon!
[Harmon, 05/16/2023]
The alien scene is a cute, neat photo op.
[Jackie, 08/02/2018]
Very cool scene with cut-out figures. Easy to spot from the road.
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Artist John Cerney has also created roadside cutout scenes with colossal babies.