Order Your Tickets Otero County to Host 47th Annual Legislative Prayer Breakfast Ahead of 2026 Session

Alamogordo, NM – The Otero County Legislative Prayer Breakfast, a cherished tradition spanning nearly five decades, is set to return on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Alamo Senior Center in Alamogordo.

This non-partisan event offers community members a chance to gather in prayer with local legislators just days before they head to Santa Fe for the start of the 2026 New Mexico legislative session on January 20.

The breakfast serves as a symbolic send-off, emphasizing wisdom, humility, and unity in governance as representatives advocate for regional priorities during “Otero County Days” in the capital

Tracing its roots to 1980—when it was first organized by Maude Rathgeber of the Eagle Forum—the event has grown into one of Alamogordo’s most enduring civic gatherings. Past breakfasts have featured prayers from local pastors, musical performances, and responses from state lawmakers.

Event Details:

• Date and Time: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. (Breakfast service begins at 6:45 a.m.)

• Location: Alamo Senior Center (Indian Wells Rd and Puerto Rico Ave, Alamogordo)

• Cost: $15 per person (cash only); proceeds benefit the Alamo Senior Center

• Reservations: Required by 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 8. Contact Karl Melton at kmelton@co.otero.nm.us, office: 575-437-2030, or cell: 575-554-2083.

Organizers describe the gathering as a “prayerful occasion” to support Otero County’s state legislators as they prepare for the 30-day session focused on budget and fiscal matters.

The event remains open to all community members, underscoring its commitment to non-partisan civic fellowship.

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