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Alamogordo, NM – The Alamogordo Police Department (APD) responded to various public safety concerns during the week of March 2 to March 8, 2026, including numerous warrant-related arrests, property offenses, traffic incidents, and disturbances. The logs reflect a focus on enforcement of local ordinances, with investigations ongoing for several reported crimes.
During the week, APD recorded a total of 64 logged incidents based on unique case numbers. A summary of totals by major crime categories (note: some incidents involve multiple categories) includes:
• Warrant-related arrests (failures to appear, pay fines, or comply with probation/parole): 24
• Trespassing violations: 12
• Shoplifting incidents: 7
• Battery and domestic disturbances: 6
• Property crimes (burglaries, auto burglaries, larcenies, thefts, stolen vehicles): 6
• Disorderly conduct and resisting/obstructing officers: 10
• DWI and major traffic violations/incidents: 5
• Other citations (graffiti, public drinking/nuisances, code enforcement, animals at large): 10
• Juvenile referrals: 4
• Miscellaneous (bomb threat, child cruelty, public affray): 5




Key activities included multiple arrests on municipal, magistrate, district, and out-of-state warrants for failures to appear, pay fines, or comply with probation. Several individuals were cited or arrested for shoplifting at local businesses such as Albertsons, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. Trespassing violations were common, often involving previously banned individuals from properties or residences.
Domestic and disturbance calls led to charges like battery against household members, disorderly conduct, public affray, resisting officers, and criminal damage to property. Juveniles were referred for incidents including shoplifting, battery, and disorderly conduct. Traffic stops resulted in DWI arrests, reckless driving, and related offenses such as concealing identity and unlawful use of a license.
Notable events included a resolved bomb threat in the 1800 block of Florida Avenue where no explosives were found, and a vehicle-bicyclist collision on North White Sands Boulevard causing minor injuries. Property crimes reported were auto burglaries involving thefts from unsecured vehicles (items like firearms, video game systems, and backpacks), a stolen vintage vehicle from a residential property, and graffiti on commercial sites.
Other citations covered public nuisances, drinking in public, child cruelty, unauthorized graffiti, and code enforcement violations for property maintenance issues like garbage accumulation, outdoor storage, and overgrown weeds. A drug task force operation led to a controlled substances warrant arrest, and an agency assist handled a parole violation.
The week underscored APD’s efforts in addressing routine violations and emergent threats to community safety. Residents are reminded to secure vehicles and report suspicious behavior to aid prevention.
For full details, view the complete police logs at https://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/DocumentCenter/View/17962/March-2-to-March-8-2026-PDF.
kudos to the union representative for reminding the assembly that there are many things more important to the citizens of alamogordo than the golf course.
my question regarding this article: after originally filing as a democrat, then withdrawing from that candidacy, to file a second time as an independent; did this experienced politician not read and understand the rules? this gives every appearance of a desperate attempt to resurrect a campaign that is floundering
Valid point. However, why do the rules become more stringent the further away from the party norm?
makes sense with the 1% requirement across the board.
i have no knowledge of the drafting of those rules, so i cannot answer your question - i am simply puzzled that someone with his political background would not recognize the statutory requirements from the beginning.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.
Thank you for shining a spotlight on their corruption!
good for you! and a well deserved salute to commissioner warren robinson for having both the ethics, and the fortitude to stand up, and walk out, and plainly state - this is not right.
Chris, I always appreciate your own transparent modeling of how to hold government accountable, and why it's important. I'm curious why this has not been sent to our Attorney General office, since they are the office responsible for enforcing open meeting laws. This happened in Las Cruces awhile back, and AG filed
a useful reminder that although good government is not cheap, bad government always costs more in the long run.
Wow, just wow, Chris, you are a force to be reckoned with for the rights of the people to hold government accountable. Alamorgodo is fortunate to have someone who knows how to take action, and who cares enough to to do. Las Cruces needs this.
Great stuff happening in Otero County! Time for some changes in Santa Fe the same way. The status quo since 2017 has done nothing for the state.
barela complained when senate bill 16 was passed - she was prescient - it would disturb the equilibrium in established party politics. and she was right - it tilted the republican vote out of her control. most excellent; democracy has once again raised it's ugly head....
and do not overlook the fact that republicans voted against senate bill 16 - it was filed by, supported by, and passed by democrats in our legislature - for the non-partisan purpose of protecting our democracy.
a new day may be dawning: a fresh viewpoint on the otero commissioners court - it will be interesting to see how voting patterns are affected there. and we are evidently going to break two glass ceilings - a first time native american woman as
Interesting. Is there a particular boost someone’s race or gender brings to the table during an election? Kinda racist and sexist to imply so.
for your edification: Glass ceiling - Wikipedia
Vote for who you believe in. Not who anyone TELLS you to.
we are learning just how thin the veneer of sensible responsibility has become in our various levels of government - vote your conscience - help build a better tomorrow.
Agree about the importance of this current voting session. As an Independent I did consider it an opportunity not to be missed. I do believe my vote counts in NM, and I always vote my conscience, and I have some hopes for some of the close runoffs.
Follow the money…
Caveat Emptor, latin for let the buyer beware is the traditional warning for transactions in the jungle of commerce. in this day and age of scammers, con artists and get rich quick schemes, a fool and his money will soon be parted.