Downtown Alamogordo Shines Again: MainStreet Event & Ghost Tour Invite Community to Rediscover New York Avenue on March 14

Alamogordo, NM – March 5, 2026 – Downtown Alamogordo is officially open for business and ready to shine! After years of major streetscape improvements, new lighting, wider sidewalks, and fresh landscaping along historic New York Avenue, Alamogordo MainStreet is rolling out the welcome mat with a full-day celebration on Saturday, March 14.

From 10 AM to 4 PM, residents and visitors are invited to stroll the revitalized district, rediscover local shops that stayed strong through construction, and experience the vibrant new energy taking shape in the heart of town.

The day kicks off with live music by J. Cameron Stewart setting the perfect spring soundtrack. Cool off with fresh Lemon Shake-Ups from Echando Ganas and browse the 900 Block lineup featuring:

• Victoria

• Elite Memories Boutique

• Blessed Boutique

• Clay Time Studio

• Roadrunner Galleria

• Blush Beauty Bar

• Rocket City Gaming Lounge

• Zia Comics

• Rock-It Rocket
Mia Collectibles…and many more!

The 1200 Block shops – including Our Little Country Store, JoJo’s Workshop, Asian Garden, Memories Restaurant, and others – will stay open until 3 PM for full-day shopping.

Forecast for March 14 calls for a beautiful high near 68°F (20°C) with lows around 42°F (6°C) – ideal weather for walking, shopping, grabbing a treat, and soaking in the transformation.

 Add some mystery and history to your day

2nd Life Media is hosting its popular New York Avenue Ghost & History Tour right in the middle of the MainStreet festivities. Meet up at 1209 New York, the tour begins at 10am. The immersive 3–4 hour walking tour covers a 4–5 block radius of downtown, sharing the district’s rich history and spine-tingling haunted stories. Alice from Victoria add to the lore and more. The $20 per person fee includes entry to the Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Otero Arts.

RSVP is required in advance.

For more information or to book your spot:

Call or text Chris Edwards – 575-520-2785

 Email ChrisEdwards@kalhradio.org

This is more than just another shopping day – it’s a chance to see, feel, and celebrate the new Downtown Alamogordo in person. The sidewalks are open, the shops are ready, and the stories (both living and ghostly) are waiting.

Come support local, make memories, and discover why downtown is once again the beating heart of Alamogordo. See you on New York Avenue March 14

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