Yes, Roswell, New Mexico is approximately aliens. But like much science fiction, and they're used as a metaphor throughout the exhibit addressing current political events and hot-button issues like immigration.
Last November, we sat down with Executive Producer and showrunner Carina Adly MacKenzie on the set of the upcoming series based on the Roswell High books, to talk approximately how the exhibit addresses these issues and why she thinks it's primary.
Source: blastr.com