HIGHWAY 70 ROADBLOCK SET FOR THURSDAY MORNING AT MILE 197

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — U.S. Highway 70 will be temporarily closed Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to operations at White Sands Missile Range.

According to White Sands Missile Range Range Control, the highway is scheduled to close at 8:05 a.m. near Mile 197. The closure is expected to last approximately one hour.

Motorists traveling between Alamogordo and Las Cruces should plan ahead and allow extra travel time during the morning hours. Alternate routes or delayed departures are recommended.

Note: Roadblocks associated with missile range activities are always subject to change without notice due to mission requirements.

For the latest updates, contact White Sands Missile Range Range Control directly at (575) 678-1178.

Drivers are urged to use caution in the area and stay tuned to local media, including KALH Radio and AlamogordoTownNews.org, for any developments.

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