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Alamogordo Mon. Jan 19 2026

Gavin Castillo Of Mescalero Apache Tribe Signs Letter of Intent

Congratulations to Gavin Castillo, a runner from Mescalero Apache High School, signed to the program at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)

Chris Edwards Editor

Gavin Castillo Of Mescalero Apache Tribe Signs Letter of Intent

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Jan 18 2026

Commentary: Crossing Historic Lines: Why Alamogordo’s MLK Day March from 10th Street to Dudley School Matters in 2026

Together we all work together to build the Beloved Community...

Chris Edwards Editor

Commentary: Crossing Historic Lines: Why Alamogordo’s MLK Day March from 10th Street to Dudley School Matters in 2026

Chris Edwards Editor

La Luz Weather: Saturday March 7

High: 66°

Low: 41°

Wind: 5 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear for the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Sun. Jan 18 2026

Federal Prosecutors in New Mexico Ramp Up Immigration and Border Crime Charges: Latest Weekly Report Highlights Ongoing Enforcement Efforts

United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has published its most recent Weekly Immigration and Border Crimes Report

Chris Edwards Editor

Federal Prosecutors in New Mexico Ramp Up Immigration and Border Crime Charges: Latest Weekly Report Highlights Ongoing Enforcement Efforts

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Jan 18 2026

Alamogordo Police Weekly Activity Log: Drug Offenses, Warrants, and Domestic Incidents Dominate January 5-11, 2026 Arrests

Featured are assumed innocent until proven guilty in court...

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Police Weekly Activity Log: Drug Offenses, Warrants, and Domestic Incidents Dominate January 5-11, 2026 Arrests

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Jan 18 2026

Commissioner Robinson and Volunteers in Action at the Dudley School Prepare for Monday's MLK Events...

Preparing for MLK Day events at the Dudley School Community Center

Chris Edwards Editor

Commissioner Robinson and Volunteers in Action at the Dudley School Prepare for Monday's MLK Events...

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Jan 17 2026

Expert Analysis: Political Repercussions of the Elijah Hadley Murder Trial Delay in the 2026 Otero County Sheriff Republican Primary and General Election

Trual delay may favor incumbent selection

Chris Edwards Editor

Expert Analysis: Political Repercussions of the Elijah Hadley Murder Trial Delay in the 2026 Otero County Sheriff Republican Primary and General Election

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Jan 17 2026

Commentary & Analysis: Otero County Deputy Diaz- Austin Pretrial Rulling and Thoughts By Expert on Jan 16th Pretrial Conference

Expert analysis of Jan 16th pretrial hearing in Austin Diaz Austin case.

Chris Edwards Editor

Commentary & Analysis: Otero County Deputy Diaz- Austin Pretrial Rulling and Thoughts By Expert on Jan 16th Pretrial Conference

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Jan 17 2026

Daubert Motions Deferred, Trial Delayed to August in Zoom Pretrial for Deputy Charged in Elijah Hadley’s Death

New jury trail date of August 17th 2026

Chris Edwards Editor

Daubert Motions Deferred, Trial Delayed to August in Zoom Pretrial for Deputy Charged in Elijah Hadley’s Death

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Jan 16 2026

New Mexico State Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meet with Alamogordo MLK Planning Committee

Alamogordo Gears Up for MLK Day Freedom March: Honoring Legacy with Unity and Nonviolence

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico State Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meet with Alamogordo MLK Planning Committee

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Jan 16 2026

Mayor McDonald & City of Alamogordo Release Statements Concerning Officer Involved Shooting in Alamogordo

Mayor and APD issue statements on Officer Involved Shooting Tuesday evening

Chris Edwards Editor

Mayor McDonald & City of Alamogordo Release Statements Concerning Officer Involved Shooting in Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Federal Judge Invalidates Appointment of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison, Sparking Questions on Federal Prosecutions

Alamogordo’s Ryan Ellison as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico role invalidated by Federal Judge

Chris Edwards Editor

Federal Judge Invalidates Appointment of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison, Sparking Questions on Federal Prosecutions

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Trump Administration Delivers Funds for Border Security: $1.7 Billion To New Mexico Wall

Trump Administration Delivers Funds for Border Security: $1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for New Wall in New Mexico

Chris Edwards Editor

Trump Administration Delivers Funds for Border Security: $1.7 Billion To New Mexico Wall

Chris Edwards Editor

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