Alamogordo Community Forum to Spotlight Summer Programs for Kids in Otero County

Alamogordo, NM – Families looking for meaningful ways to keep children engaged, active, and learning this summer are invited to a special Community Forum on Tuesday, June 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Otero Arts.

The event will highlight a wide variety of local summer opportunities for kids and families across Otero County. Organizers say the goal is to connect parents and caregivers with free and low-cost programs that support education, creativity, physical activity, and community involvement during the summer months.

Color Box Lemonade Truck will be set up outside beginning at 530

Confirmed guests and program representatives include:

• Joe L. from TBHS (Tularosa Basin Historical Society)

• Clay Time

• Linda V. from the Tularosa Library Summer Program

• Cloudcroft Weaving School

• Mommy & Me

• Abby V. from With Many Hands Community Gardens

• Courtney McCS from NM Farmers Market

• Grace N. from Royal Angels

• Alan G. from the Chaparral Community Cleanup Family Event

• Sierena Bickham coordinating the Juneteenth All-Community Event

• John and Evelyn Genta from the Alamogordo Tennis Association

Attendees will have the chance to meet directly with program leaders, ask questions, and learn how to get involved. Whether it’s hands-on gardening, library reading challenges, tennis lessons, weaving workshops, or family-friendly community cleanups and cultural celebrations, the forum aims to showcase options that fit every interest and age group.

Summer can be a challenging time for working families, and local organizers emphasize the importance of keeping kids connected to positive, supervised activities that build skills and foster community spirit. Events like the upcoming Juneteenth celebration and ongoing farmers market activities also offer family-friendly ways to celebrate culture and support local growers.

The forum is free and open to the public. Otero Arts is located in downtown Alamogordo, providing a convenient and welcoming setting for parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members.

Why This Matters Locally

In Otero County, strong summer programming helps combat learning loss, promotes physical health, and strengthens neighborhood ties — especially important in a community anchored by Holloman Air Force Base and rural traditions. Programs ranging from community gardens to tennis clinics give children constructive outlets while giving parents peace of mind.

Alamogordo Town News encourages all families to attend and discover resources that can make this summer enriching and memorable for Otero County kids.

For more information about the forum or participating programs, contact Otero Arts or follow local community calendars.

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