Alamogordo NM
3-05-2026 3:05pm

Bomb Threat Reported at Full House North CDC in Alamogordo - Official Govt Response

Breaking As of March 5, 2026, around 2:58 PM MST, here’s the latest compiled update on the developing situation in Alamogordo, New Mexico, based on dispatch audio, CHINS posts, the city’s official quick update, and the Alamogordo Public Schools notice:

• Incident Details: A bomb threat was reported at Full House North, a child development center near North Florida Avenue. The caller claimed an individual was armed with multiple explosives and a rifle. As a precautionary measure, all children and staff were safely evacuated and relocated to Potter’s House at the corner of 16th Street and Florida Avenue. Everyone has been fully accounted for, and parents were directed to pick up their children there.

• Official City Update: “A bomb threat was reported at Full House North. All children have been safely relocated to Potter’s House and are fully accounted for. We are currently working with Holloman military EOD and K-9 units that just arrived on the scene.. At this time, no threat has been confirmed. A Genesis alert has been issued.”

• Impact on Nearby Schools: Due to ongoing police activity in the area, Alamogordo Public Schools has implemented a temporary shelter-in-place at both Stepping Stones and North Elementary. Students and staff remain safe inside the buildings, with no direct threat to the schools reported. The district emphasized that they take the safety of all students and staff seriously and are taking all necessary precautions.

• Current Response: The Alamogordo Police Department is leading the investigation, working closely with military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams and K-9 units for site clearance. No explosives or threats have been confirmed yet, and the situation is being treated as a potential hoax pending full sweeps. The Genesis alert is a local emergency notification to keep the community informed.

This event is unfolding rapidly, and while no immediate danger has been verified, it has disrupted local childcare and school operations. Always cross-check with official sources like the Alamogordo Police Department, city announcements, or school district updates for real-time developments.

More News from Alamogordo
I'm interested
I disagree with this
This is unverified
Spam
Offensive