Joint Law Enforcement Raid Targets Suspected Illegal Activities at Alamogordo Massage Parlors

Alamogordo, NM – On February 25, 2026, a coordinated multi-agency operation was executed in Alamogordo focusing on several local businesses operating as massage parlors. The raid, initiated by the Otero County Sheriff’s Office following an ongoing investigation into suspected illegal practices, including human trafficking and prostitution, involved collaboration with the Alamogordo Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol.

According to the official press release from the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, the operation commenced at approximately 11:30 a.m. 

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Eyewitness accounts from nearby residents and business observers corroborate this, reporting that undercover agents, Alamogordo Police Department officers, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents, and Otero County Sheriff’s deputies positioned themselves in surrounding neighborhoods and alleyways around 10:30 a.m. The sweeps were synchronized to occur simultaneously across multiple sites, ensuring a unified approach.

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Key locations included establishments along White Sands Boulevard, 10th Street near the Walker Road area, and other unspecified sites within Otero County. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that this effort reflects their continued commitment to addressing serious criminal activity and protecting vulnerable individuals in the community.

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The investigation remains active, with no additional details released at this time due to its sensitive nature. Sheriff David Black and Undersheriff Raul Robles urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Otero County Sheriff’s Office at (575) 437-2210.

This operation aligns with broader regional efforts to combat human trafficking networks often disguised as legitimate businesses, though specifics on arrests or findings have not yet been disclosed. Stay tuned to 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.org & KALHRadio.org for updates as more information becomes available.

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