9-18-2025 5:36am

Tigers Ranked Among State’s Best as Alamogordo Celebrates Homecoming Parade Success

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo, NM — With black and gold pride on full display, the Alamogordo Tigers marched into Homecoming Week riding high on momentum both on and off the field. The Tigers are currently ranked No. 14 overall in New Mexico and No. 9 in Class 6A, according to the latest MaxPreps/NMAA football rankings released September 7. The team boasts a 3–1 record heading into Friday night’s Homecoming matchup against Organ Mountain.

The rankings place Alamogordo among the top programs in the state, trailing only powerhouse teams like Cleveland, Las Cruces, and La Cueva. The Tigers’ early-season victories over Deming, Roswell, and Albuquerque have energized the community and set the stage for a competitive district opener.

That energy was on full display Wednesday evening as hundreds of residents lined the streets for the annual Homecoming Parade. Themed “At the Oscars,” the parade featured student floats, marching bands, cheer squads, and community organizations and community leaders such as Sharon McDonald and others dressed to dazzle. A highlight of the parade was an impressive flyover by Holloman Air Force Base pilots roaring along the parade route at 6 pm. The procession began at Alamogordo High School and wound its way down scenic Maryland Avenue, culminating in a spirited evening.

“This is what Alamogordo is all about,” said one parade-goer, waving a Tiger flag. “We show up for our kids, for our school, and for each other.”

Local businesses joined the celebration by decorating storefronts in black and gold, while families gathered curbside with lawn chairs and homemade signs. The parade served as a vibrant kickoff to a weekend of festivities, including Friday’s football game and Saturday’s Homecoming dance.

Friday’s game against Organ Mountain is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Organ Mountain enters the matchup with a 1–3 record, while Alamogordo looks to defend its home turf and climb further in the rankings.

As the Tigers prepare for kickoff, the community’s support remains unwavering. With strong performances on the field and spirited celebrations off it, Alamogordo’s Homecoming Week is shaping up to be one for the books.