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Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Mescalero Apache Tribe Council President Thora Walsh-Padilla Impeached in Unanimous Vote

President impeached leadership and next steps not yet defined…

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Mescalero Apache Tribe Council President Thora Walsh-Padilla Impeached in Unanimous Vote

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Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Public Comment Hearing Set for Proposed Blackstone Acquisition of TXNM Energy, PNM’s Parent Company

Let your voice be heard…

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Public Comment Hearing Set for Proposed Blackstone Acquisition of TXNM Energy, PNM’s Parent Company

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Cloudcroft Weather: Thursday October 8

High: 63°

Low: 53°

Wind: 2 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 57%

Sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees. Sunny during the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby during the afternoon, patchy rain nearby during the evening, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Independent Sheriff Candidate Roderick Saint Announces Withdrawal

Saint unofficially announced resignation from sheriff’s race…

Chris Edwards Editor

Independent Sheriff Candidate Roderick Saint Announces Withdrawal

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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Thu Oct 15 10:00 am
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Wed Oct 14 9:00 am
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Tue Oct 13 10:00 am
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Sat Oct 24 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 15 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 22 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Sat Oct 17 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 8 1:00 pm
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Alamogordo Mon. Jul 13 2026

Timberon Water District Calls an Open Records Request a ‘Scheme’ — Then Won’t Say When It’ll Comply

TWSD's records custodian called a press records request a 'scheme,' refused a timeline, and said to file smaller chunks. NM public records law says otherwise.

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Timberon Water District Calls an Open Records Request a ‘Scheme’ — Then Won’t Say When It’ll Comply

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Alamogordo Mon. Jul 13 2026

Business Support Rallies Behind Mayor McDonald City-Wide Cleanup at Dudley Community Center July 18th 7 am

Mayor McDonald City-Wide Cleanup at Dudley Community Center July 18th 7 am

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Business Support Rallies Behind Mayor McDonald City-Wide Cleanup at Dudley Community Center July 18th 7 am

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Alamogordo Sun. Jul 12 2026

Federal Jury to Hear Whistleblower Retaliation Case Against Lea County Sheriff’s Office

Trial set for September 28 comes after county’s motions to dismiss and delay both failed.

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Federal Jury to Hear Whistleblower Retaliation Case Against Lea County Sheriff’s Office

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Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

Four Districts, Four Petitions: Inside the Organizing Math Behind Alamogordo’s Recall and Term-Limits Push

A recall effort in the making…

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Four Districts, Four Petitions: Inside the Organizing Math Behind Alamogordo’s Recall and Term-Limits Push

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

Timberon’s Water Crisis: A Clean Sample, a Month Without Reliable Service, and a Hidden Violation

Timberon Water a system in crises update 7-11-26

Chris Edwards Editor

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Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

100% Otero Spotlights County Housing Efforts, Urges Residents to Weigh In on Statewide Housing Plan

The state and county needs to hear from you…

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100% Otero Spotlights County Housing Efforts, Urges Residents to Weigh In on Statewide Housing Plan

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Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson

A victory for justice in memory of officer Ferguson

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New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson

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Alamogordo Fri. Jul 10 2026

Free New York Avenue Ghost, Art & History Tour Returns This Saturday in Downtown Alamogordo

Join us this Saturday for free 10 am at 1209 New York Ave

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Free New York Avenue Ghost, Art & History Tour Returns This Saturday in Downtown Alamogordo

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Alamogordo Fri. Jul 10 2026

Governing in the Dark: What Bell, California and New Mexico’s Own Scandals Teach Alamogordo About Open Government

An analysis on ethics, and citizen involvement…

Chris Edwards Editor

Governing in the Dark: What Bell, California and New Mexico’s Own Scandals Teach Alamogordo About Open Government

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