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Otero County family tie reported in deadly Lea County pipeline explosion

Developing story Two people died Tuesday near Eunice; officials have not released names or a cause

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Otero County family tie reported in deadly Lea County pipeline explosion

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Alamogordo Breaking News

Commentary: His Poorest Constituents Needed Relief on Power Bills. Block Voted No, Twice.

Block votes against lower PNZm bills for poor and elderly

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Commentary: His Poorest Constituents Needed Relief on Power Bills. Block Voted No, Twice.

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Alamogordo Weather: Thursday October 8

High: 78°

Low: 62°

Wind: 1 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 57%

Sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees. Sunny in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Breaking News

First-Time Candidates Find Common Ground at Alamogordo Forum

For a replay click on link in article…

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First-Time Candidates Find Common Ground at Alamogordo Forum

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Chris Edwards Alamogordo Obituaries - Mon. Oct 5 2026

In Memory of Carol Lynn Hamilton
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Chris Edwards Alamogordo Obituaries - Fri. Oct 2 2026

In Memory of James Philip Ottaviano
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Thu Oct 15 10:00 am
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Wed Oct 14 9:00 am
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Tue Oct 13 10:00 am
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Imani paper pumpkins Free Art Workshop - Sat Oct 10 10:00 am
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Sat Oct 24 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 15 1:00 pm
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Alamogordo Thu. Oct 8 2026

Tularosa outlasts Capitan in five-set thriller and other Volleyball action

Regional volleyball

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Tularosa outlasts Capitan in five-set thriller and other Volleyball action

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Alamogordo Thu. Oct 8 2026

Alamogordo golf sweeps Ruidoso, lands both teams in top three at Rio Rancho

Tournament play results

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Alamogordo golf sweeps Ruidoso, lands both teams in top three at Rio Rancho

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Alamogordo Wed. Oct 7 2026

Lincoln County Tells Requester to Ask Its Private Jail Contractor for Records on In-Custody Death, Then Calls Request “Closed”

More than two months after an in-custody death at the county jail, the Sheriff’s Office has offered one redacted report and a $74.50 invoice and IPRA violations

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Lincoln County Tells Requester to Ask Its Private Jail Contractor for Records on In-Custody Death, Then Calls Request “Closed”

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Alamogordo Wed. Oct 7 2026

Early voting has begun in Otero County - Alamogordo

Candidates are encouraging early voting locally.

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Early voting has begun in Otero County - Alamogordo

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Alamogordo Wed. Oct 7 2026

Joseph Vazquez Arrested for First Degree Child Abuse

Child abuse arrest

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Joseph Vazquez Arrested for First Degree Child Abuse

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Alamogordo Wed. Oct 7 2026

News and Analysis: Block Sponsored a 2026 Tax Increase on PNM's & Other Utilities Power. State Analysts Said Ratepayers Would Pay

Block proposed a utility rate increase that would have hit households least able to pay and created even rates over time per the state independent analysis

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News and Analysis: Block Sponsored a 2026 Tax Increase on PNM's & Other Utilities Power. State Analysts Said Ratepayers Would Pay

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Alamogordo Tue. Oct 6 2026

Soccer and Football Area Results

Alamogordo Soccer area football…

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Soccer and Football Area Results

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Alamogordo Tue. Oct 6 2026

Letter on City Hall Workplace Concerns Reaches Commission, Press and Former City Leaders; City Manager Responds

A letter repeats concerns of a city hall running amuck under the new city manager’s leadership…

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Letter on City Hall Workplace Concerns Reaches Commission, Press and Former City Leaders; City Manager Responds

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Alamogordo Mon. Oct 5 2026

The Minority Excuse: Measuring Rep. John Block Against His Own Caucus

19th of 26 House Republicans in effectiveness ranking. 33rd of 37 measures dead. Not one law he led signed to law in 2026. And a mailer taking credit for money he voted against.

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The Minority Excuse: Measuring Rep. John Block Against His Own Caucus

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