Alamogordo MainStreet Makeover Progress, New Businesses Coming and More

Alamogordo MainStreet and the businesses of the district are hyped up and progressing through the MainStreet Makeover.

For those unfamiliar with the district it begins on the 800 Block of New York Avenue, 8th and New York and includes all the stores and businesses on the 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 block ending at 13th and New York, to include the businesses on White Sands concurrent to the blocks listed from Asian Garden Restaurant to La Hacienda Restaurant. Sidestreet stores across from Wells Fargo such as Emerald Market, Our Little Country Store and La Cucina on White Sands are included in the District. So stop in to all the area businesses and support small business. 

Much activity is happening to upgrade the district. The shopping center on White Sands that backs the 1200 Block of New York that includes Asian Garden and Our Little Country just got a fresh paint job, added lighting and a makeover.

Work continues on the two gallery spaces at 1207 and 1209 New York with updates on grand openings coming soon. 

On the 1100 Block of the district, the Sands Theatre renewal and reimagination project is proceeding. The White Sands Theatre opened on August 3, 1937 with Edward Arnold in “Easy Living”. It had a seating capacity of 625-seats. The new makeover planned was just granted a LEDA grant ftom the city and the new ownership will soon begin a major restoration effort. The funds will go towards revitalizing its art deco style but modernizing its interior to use for events such as esports tournaments, Super Bowl Watch parties, and independent film showings, said White Sands Theater owner Troy Stegner.

On the 900 and 800 Blocks the major renovations are continuing. New sidewalk construction continues, the facade squad is working to upgrade store fronts. A liquor license application has been filed for the old Avis Building as renovations move forward to restore the building into an amazing restaurant, brewpub and entertainment complex.  At Victoria on the 900 block, they are working on the inside of Victoria with a complete makeover and the facade squad is working on the outside. They are planning a September 13th re-grand opening.

The 900 Block is soon to get a new addition with the announcement of the soon to open Oppenheimer GasHaus German American Restaurant.

The proposal from Alex Macias to bring RAD Retrocade to Alamogordo was officially approved for the 800 Block. This project marks a big win for our downtown district and a huge step toward creating more fun, family-friendly spaces in our community.

The mural project in the alley way on facing White Sands Blvd is continuing...

Curious about how science can shape our downtown? Join Alamogordo MainStreet at Otero ArtSpace for an engaging town hall meeting as they collectively explore exciting ways to tap into our local scientific strengths for a new downtown project. They are looking for community's input to prepare for a new realm of opportunity in Alamogordo thanks to Mainstreet America's new Science Discovery on Main Street Grant!

Where: Otero ArtSpace, 1118 Indiana Ave, Alamogordo. 
When: (THREE DATES) July 17th from 12pm-1pm, July 29th from 12pm-1pm, and August 5th from 5pm-630pm

The Science Discovery on Main Street grant program provides funding and support to help Main Street communities research, identify, and celebrate their unique scientific assets or history through partnerships and programming.

This program aims to help Main Street communities uncover and leverage their unique science assets, history, and features towards building local pride and creating engaging local attractions and activities.

But to know what our community wants to see from this grant, they need to hear straight from the source! They are looking forward to gathering together to explore new ways to learn and have fun on Mainstreet.

The merchants and businesses of New York Avenue have worked diligently for 5 years to make the dream of a New York Avenue makeover a reality. The dream is progressing forward to make the district a makeover a reality and success. We can't wait for you to join us for the winter grand reopening! 

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