Cloudcroft, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Sun. Dec 21 2025

Otero County Prison Detainees Spread Warmth Across the Borderlands With Handmade Winter Donations

Prison officials say the effort not only meets real needs, but also gives residents a chance to contribute their skills to meaningful, community‑centered work.

Chris Edwards Editor

Otero County Prison Detainees Spread Warmth Across the Borderlands With Handmade Winter Donations

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Dec 20 2025

(Commentary) Solar Surge in the Desert: How Clean Energy Thrives in Otero County’s Red Heartland Despite Political Pushback

Irony economic forces trump out of touch politicians like John Block…

Chris Edwards Editor

(Commentary) Solar Surge in the Desert: How Clean Energy Thrives in Otero County’s Red Heartland Despite Political Pushback

Chris Edwards Editor

Cloudcroft Weather: Saturday January 24

High: 40°

Low: 30°

Wind: 7 MPH WSW

Chance of snow: 13%

Heavy rain, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Fog for the morning, mist in the afternoon, freezing fog for the evening, moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder overnight.

Alamogordo Sat. Dec 20 2025

The “Alamogordo Non-Human Entity” and the 1964 Holloman AFB Alien Encounter: Fact, Fiction, or Enduring UFO Legend?

Will Vice President JD Vance someday vindicate the Alamogordo Non-Human Entity and Monkey Exchange Incident?

Chris Edwards Editor

The “Alamogordo Non-Human Entity” and the 1964 Holloman AFB Alien Encounter: Fact, Fiction, or Enduring UFO Legend?

Chris Edwards Editor

2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News Community POST...

Chris Edwards Alamogordo event

Alamogordo Public Schools Board Meeting - Wed Feb 18 6:00 pm
Read More

Chris Edwards Alamogordo event

Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Feb 24 6:30 pm
Read More

Chris Edwards Alamogordo event

Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Feb 10 6:30 pm
Read More

Chris Edwards Alamogordo event

Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Jan 27 6:30 am
Read More

Chris Edwards Alamogordo event

Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Thu Jan 29 1:00 pm
Read More

Chris Edwards Alamogordo event

Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Sun Jan 25 1:00 pm
Read More

Alamogordo Sat. Dec 20 2025

Juvenile Kenneth Perez Ordered Held Without Bond, to be Tried as an Adult in Fatal Shooting Case

Holding juvenile to be tried as an adult

Chris Edwards Editor

Juvenile Kenneth Perez Ordered Held Without Bond, to be Tried as an Adult in Fatal Shooting Case

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Dec 20 2025

Javier Levario Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Violent Crimes

Levario was sentenced by Judge Conrad F. Perea

Chris Edwards Editor

Javier Levario Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Violent Crimes

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Dec 20 2025

Alamogordo Area Politician Yvette Herrell Confirmed to Key USDA Role in Trump Administration

Herrell confirmed by Senate vote along party line vote.

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Area Politician Yvette Herrell Confirmed to Key USDA Role in Trump Administration

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 19 2025

Olympia Provisions Recalls Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Holiday kielbasa recalled…

Chris Edwards Editor

Olympia Provisions Recalls Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 19 2025

Community Spirit Shines Bright: Tularosa Embraces the Magic of Giving Back This Holiday Season

Santa at Head Start, Santa in the Basin, Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth events, luminaria and more in Tularosa

Chris Edwards Editor

Community Spirit Shines Bright: Tularosa Embraces the Magic of Giving Back This Holiday Season

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 19 2025

Southern New Mexico Businesses — Including Artesia and Las Cruces — Join Statewide Capital Initiative, With Implications for Otero County’s Small-Business Future

While no Otero County businesses were selected, the program’s structure and priorities directly align with the county's needs

Chris Edwards Editor

Southern New Mexico Businesses — Including Artesia and Las Cruces — Join Statewide Capital Initiative, With Implications for Otero County’s Small-Business Future

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 19 2025

Only 6 Days Left: Countdown to Christmas – Shop Local on Alamogordo’s Vibrant New York Avenue!

Show the love shop local shop New York Avenue 1200 Block to 800 Block & White Sands

Chris Edwards Editor

Only 6 Days Left: Countdown to Christmas – Shop Local on Alamogordo’s Vibrant New York Avenue!

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 19 2025

New Federal SNAP Rules Could Impact Thousands in Alamogordo Area Amid High Local Reliance on Benefits

Poverty rates in the county exceed 20%, with local estimates suggesting nearly 25% of residents qualify for or receive SNAP benefits—above the statewide average of 21.2%.

Chris Edwards Editor

New Federal SNAP Rules Could Impact Thousands in Alamogordo Area Amid High Local Reliance on Benefits

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 19 2025

New Mexico Bans Kratom in Food and Beverages Statewide, Impacting Local Sales in Alamogordo

Local smoke shops mixed reactions on ban...

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico Bans Kratom in Food and Beverages Statewide, Impacting Local Sales in Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Help preserve local news. Support 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News.