Houses are furnished with major furniture items, appliances and utensils. Because of the close proximity of the buildings and setting of the residency, there is a policy of no dogs . The cost of art materials is borne by the grantee. It is roughly 200 miles from the nearest large cities, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The economy is based on agriculture, ranching, oil and gas, light manufacturing and tourism.
Public transportation is limited and some form of personal transportation is advisable.
Transportation to and from Roswell is possible by bus or airline commuter service. Local and regional attractions include the Roswell Museum and Art Center, Bitter Lakes Wildlife Refuge, Bottomless Lakes State Park , Carlsbad Caverns , White Sands National Monument , and Ski Apache ski area. The dry season extends from October through June, although snow is not uncommon in winter. Spring is dry and windy, followed by the summer monsoon rains in July and August. For Personal or Educational Use Only.