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Roswell, New Mexico: Alien Riding Roadrunner (Gone)

Officially named "Roswell Cowboys," it's a full-color sculpture of a green space alien riding a Looney Tunes roadrunner. Stands in the entrance alcove of a downtown gift shop. Disappeared in 2023.

Roswell Landing

Directions:
Roswell Landing. Downtown, on the east side of US-285/N. Main St., just north of its intersection with US-380/E. 2nd St.
Hours:
Disappeared in 2023.
Status:
Gone

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Alien Riding Roadrunner

No longer on display.

[Candace, 05/08/2024]

Roadrunner and alien.

Alien Riding Roadrunner

An alien rides a roadrunner at 205 Main Street.

[Jerri, 08/20/2022]

The "Roswell Cowboys" sculpture has suffered significant damage in its young life: parts of the roadrunner's crest and beak have been sliced off, and the alien's upraised cowboy hat is missing. Whoever vandalized it should be probed.


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