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Alamogordo, NM – Mayor Sharon McDonald’s annual city-wide clean-up initiative is back on July 18th, giving residents an excellent opportunity to clear out unwanted items and beautify the community. This year’s event, themed “Dump Your Junk,” is hosted and coordinated from the historic Dudley School Community Center and Park.

“Dump Your Junk”
Saturday, July 18, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Headquarters & Volunteer Assignment Location:
Historic Dudley School Community Center and Park
523 Maryland Avenue, Alamogordo, NM
Services Offered:
• Free dumpsters at multiple convenient locations throughout the city.
• Yard clean-up assistance available for Seniors, Disabled residents, and Military families.
• Free document shredding at headquarters from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Dumpster Locations:
• Indian Wells & Scenic
• 2201 Puerto Rico Avenue (Senior Center)
• 817 North Scenic (New Beginnings Church Parking Lot)
• Panorama Blvd (next to Fairfield Inn)
• Walker Road (Baseball Park)
• Oregon School – 1500 Oregon Avenue
Get Involved
Volunteers will receive their assignments at the Dudley Community Center starting at 7:00 a.m. Residents needing yard cleanup assistance or wishing to volunteer are encouraged to contact organizers promptly and complete any required sign-up and waiver forms.
Contacts:
Sharon McDonald – 575-295-2155
Vesta Sherrie – 510-410-6487 or vestasherrie@gmail.com
For the full flyer, registration details, and more information, visit: https://coa-utilities.com/342/Sharon-McDonald
Mayor McDonald’s annual clean-up has become a beloved community tradition, fostering civic pride and helping keep Alamogordo clean and welcoming. Whether you’re dropping off junk, volunteering your time, or requesting help with your property, this is your chance to contribute!
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Sunny, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. Sunny during the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
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Interesting. One thing I have noticed in this town in the last three decades is that troublesome property or structure issues seem to be resolved by fire…
YEE-HAW the 4th of JULY is the time for lots of FIREWORKS!!!
having rules that are not enforced is just like not having rules at all...
respectfully, i will once again submit that the death or withdrawal of an established candidate creates a uniquely problematic crisis. the democratic party has responded to this situation in compliance with both new mexico state laws, as well as long-standing party rules
i would suggest that the lack of action by the RNC is simple - they are facing the coming rejection of their party by a distinct majority of american voters. america has seen where their dear leader/christian nationalism/heritage foundation intends to take our nati
Similar to the DNC deciding who you are allowed to vote for?
we took our whipping for that action - it is now time for the repubs to take their whipping.