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Advocate Pushes to Save Sunspot's Dunn Solar Telescope as Demolition Nears

Former Sunspot staff member Dave Dooling says the historic observatory could still become a museum, training site, and astrotourism destination

Chris Edwards Editor

Advocate Pushes to Save Sunspot's Dunn Solar Telescope as Demolition Nears

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Wayne Forte Neighbor

9-19-2026 6:06am

Another disgruntled employee pandering to the government to save whatever failed in real life? Public employees are totally brainwashed into thinking that every problem has to be, and can be, solved by the government. Only they know. Why can't this guy raise the money and buy it to do what his vision is?

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Diana Green Neighbor

9-19-2026 9:12am

Imo, Mr. Dooling’s suggestions seem like a great way to preserve the observatory. If we stand by and watch it be demolished ($10m demo cost), where would the contaminated materials go?

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Steve Harris Neighbor

9-19-2026 2:11pm

Source of Revenue? For who? Some non-profit that gets government grants to pay for incompetent managers? They can't keep a liquor store open in Cloudcroft. Now, maybe they can make it an RV park.

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Alamogordo Breaking News

Tigers Hold Off Goddard in Overtime Thriller, 28-27 And Around Otero County

Tigers win and other regional football results

Chris Edwards Editor

Tigers Hold Off Goddard in Overtime Thriller, 28-27 And Around Otero County

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Alamogordo Fri. Sep 18 2026

Tularosa Trustees Weigh Dog Ordinance Rewrite, Hear Conditions for Proposed 190-Foot Cell Tower

Dogs, water and cell tower on the agenda

Chris Edwards Editor

Tularosa Trustees Weigh Dog Ordinance Rewrite, Hear Conditions for Proposed 190-Foot Cell Tower

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Sep 18 2026

“Will Never Be Released”: Records Show a Pattern of Commissioner Interference and Harassment Allegations That Alamogordo’s Commission Has Rarely Policed

A pattern of misconduct continues…

Chris Edwards Editor

“Will Never Be Released”: Records Show a Pattern of Commissioner Interference and Harassment Allegations That Alamogordo’s Commission Has Rarely Policed

Chris Edwards Editor

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Mark Cuddy Neighbor

9-18-2026 3:37pm

This is really good news because publicly we see that Brian Caesar is Amy Barela's cousin. Both are big fat losers who do nothing but whine and cry after riding the gravy train and doing nothing for decades. Let's Make Alamogordo Great Again and buy some Pampers for the crybabies.

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Daniel Josefosky Neighbor

9-18-2026 9:59pm

Heck yeah! What size do you wear?

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Guadelupe Juarez Neighbor

9-19-2026 5:44am

I see constant belittling by Josefosky? Notice what makes political opinions unique. Nobody lectures their electrician about voltage, but this one holds strong opinions on politics and economics because these things feel knowable because of low-education blogs.

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Alamogordo Fri. Sep 18 2026

Commission to Decide Whether Al Hernandez Complaint Moves Forward, as Two-to-One "No Cause" Finding Exposes Limits of Self-Policing per Weak Charter

Al Hernandez has a history of complaints filed with few repercussions…

Chris Edwards Editor

Commission to Decide Whether Al Hernandez Complaint Moves Forward, as Two-to-One No Cause Finding Exposes Limits of Self-Policing per Weak Charter

Chris Edwards Editor

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Diana Green Neighbor

9-18-2026 10:51am

What outstanding qualities does Mr. Hernandez possess that got him appointed as a City Commissioner for District 5?

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Mark Cuddy Neighbor

9-18-2026 3:42pm

The same as every other member: They're brain-dead poseurs who bully anyone trying to ask a question and therefore gain membership in the butt boy club of old school fools that could screw up a two-car funeral and not get a ticket. And these amateurs run your water system!

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Alamogordo Thu. Sep 17 2026

Save the Date: Alamogordo to Welcome Home Honor Flight Veteran September 26th at VFW Post 7686

Community invited to bring flags and signs for a hero's welcome, 7:00 PM Saturday Sept 26th

Chris Edwards Editor

Save the Date: Alamogordo to Welcome Home Honor Flight Veteran September 26th at VFW Post 7686

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Alamogordo Thu. Sep 17 2026

Otero County Commission tables subdivision fee hikes; sheriff reports 40-pound meth seizure

Otero County Commission update…

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Otero County Commission tables subdivision fee hikes; sheriff reports 40-pound meth seizure

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Diana Green Neighbor

9-18-2026 10:48am

Thank you for your continued, detailed coverage of both the County Commission and City Commission meetings. Decisions made by both of these governing bodies directly affect everyone in Otero County, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and Undecided.

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Alamogordo Thu. Sep 17 2026

Tularosa Homecoming Parade to Close Highway 54/70 and Nearby Streets Thursday Afternoon

Tularosa road closures for Homecoming Parade

Chris Edwards Editor

Tularosa Homecoming Parade to Close Highway 54/70 and Nearby Streets Thursday Afternoon

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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 16 2026

Demolition of Dunn Solar Telescope to Start Soon

Breaking News Dunn Telescope to be demolished- decision made…

Dave Dooling 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News

Demolition of Dunn Solar Telescope to Start Soon

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tom mitchell Neighbor

9-17-2026 9:22am

this is a sad ending, but certainly not unexpected.

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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 16 2026

Alamogordo Police Logs: Domestic Violence, Stolen Vehicles and School Fights Fill Two Weeks of Reports

Featured via links are considered innocent until proven guilty in court…

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Alamogordo Police Logs: Domestic Violence, Stolen Vehicles and School Fights Fill Two Weeks of Reports

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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 16 2026

Lady Cats Split Week, Lady Tigers Fall to Roswell

Tularosa and Alamogordo Volleyball results

Chris Edwards Editor

Lady Cats Split Week, Lady Tigers Fall to Roswell

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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 16 2026

Perspective: Credit Where It's Due on California's Grid

The following is a perspective piece. The views expressed are those of the author. A fact check follows.

Steven Edwards 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News

Perspective: Credit Where It's Due on California's Grid

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tom mitchell Neighbor

9-17-2026 9:48am

a useful example of proactive efforts contrasting with reactive responses. and for contrast, an article regarding the weakest grid system in the nation:

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Kiwanis Club of Tularosa Christmas Light Parade Tularosa Dec 6 6pm

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