When Roy was founded around 1901 it was situated about 2 miles East of its present site. The town was relocated to its present site around 1916 when the Southern Pacific and the El Paso & Southwestern railroads came through the area. After World War II, new roads were built allowing residents to travel elsewhere to shop; reducing the business base in the town. Presently it is a farming community and with a population of about 200 people, Roy has El Centro Family Health, a village and water department, and an elementary and high school. A new problem has arrived in town. Medical marijuana is grown smack in the middle of the town and many residents are complaining of the odor emanating from the plants.

Karen P. Mitchell