Happy Birthday America -Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Mescalero Apache Tribe Celebrating July 4th

Alamogordo and surrounding areas will be celebrating the 4th of July this weekend. An outline of area activities include...

Alamogordo:

AFSA Chapter 1257- Holloman Air Force Base and the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce present the 2025 4th of July Parade this Friday, July 4, 2025 starting at 10:00 AM!
Floats will start at Cuba Avenue and E 10th Street, and will end at Maryland Avenue and E 10th Street.  Note the parade ends at 10th and Maryland this year due to the ongoing revitalization of New York Avenue. It will return to its historic route next year. 

The Alamogordo community will celebrate the 4th of July with a Drone Show Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:15 pm at New Mexico Museum of Space History

Join the City of Alamogordo, Burt Broadcasting, Inc., New Mexico Museum of Space History, and the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation for the 4th of July Drone Show on Friday, July 4, 2025! The drone show begins at 9:15 PM. Look to the intersection of Indian Wells Road and Scenic Drive for the best view of the presentation!

For tailgating at the New Mexico Museum of Space History, please visit the gift shop inside the museum, or visit the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation web page to become a member and for more information.

Mescalero Apache Reservation celebrates July 4th weeekend with rodeo and more...

Get ready to saddle up for the 102nd Annual Mescalero Rodeo this Fourth of July! Join for an unforgettable celebration filled with thrilling rodeo events, live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly fun.

Date: July 3rd thru July 6th
Location: Mescalero Rodeo Grounds
Time: 1:00pm

Inn at the Mountain Gods is hosting fireworks July 4th a parade Juky 5th and more. They've got two epic shows you won’t want to miss:

July 4 – The Star Spangled Celebration Fireworks Show lights up the lake with a dazzling display.

July 5th a parade and celebration 

July 6 – Celebrate 50 years of Inn of the Mountain Gods with a 500-drone light show that will take your breath away.

Click the link below for full event details. 
https://innofthemountaingods.com/entertainment/

Cloudcroft

Holloman AFB reminder that FIREWORKS PROHIBITED ON HOLLOMAN AFB

As a reminder, fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited on Holloman Air Force Base. This includes sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, and any other form of pyrotechnic device. This policy is in place to protect lives, prevent fires, and ensure the safety of our base community and mission-critical resources. Please celebrate responsibly and enjoy local, authorized public displays off base in Alamogordo. 

If you are celebrating with fireworks here are a few tips.

Only use fireworks legally allowed in your local area.

Always have a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire.

Light fireworks one at a time, and back away quickly.

 Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.

Don’t relight "duds"—wait 20 minutes, then soak them in water.

Keep pets indoors—they’re sensitive to loud noises and flashes.

Dispose of spent fireworks properly by soaking them in water.

Let’s all do our part to celebrate safely and responsibly. Happy Fourth!

Working the night hours on a 4th of July Float for 2025- Mayor Pro Temp Sharon McDonald with volunteers Sherri Edmonds, Evan Lambert of Community Power Nonprofit, Rene Sepulveda AlamogordoTownNews.org

Working the night hours on a 4th of July Float for 2025- Mayor Pro Temp Sharon McDonald with volunteers Sherri Edmonds, Evan Lambert of Community Power Nonprofit, Rene Sepulveda AlamogordoTownNews.org

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