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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

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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

Las Cruces Weather: Thursday March 19

High: 95°

Low: 53°

Wind: 3 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 53 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening,

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

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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

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Proposed Ban on ICE Detention Contracts Could Reshape Otero County’s Economy and Operations at Chaparral Facility

"Immigrant Safety Act,” revives efforts from state legislators could directly impact the Otero County Processing Center (OCPC) in Chaparral

Chris Edwards Editor

Proposed Ban on ICE Detention Contracts Could Reshape Otero County’s Economy and Operations at Chaparral Facility

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Alamogordo Opens Applications for District 5 City Commission Vacancy Following Sharon McDonald’s Historic Rise to Mayor

Alamogordo seeks District 5 commissioner applicants after Sharon McDonald mayor. Deadline Feb 13, 2026; appointment Feb 24.

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Alamogordo Opens Applications for District 5 City Commission Vacancy Following Sharon McDonald’s Historic Rise to Mayor

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 14 2026

Alamogordo Officer-Involved Shooting Victim Identified Per NM State Police Update

NMSP Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Alamogordo: Suspect Identified as Anthony Zane Blalock

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Officer-Involved Shooting Victim Identified Per NM State Police Update

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 14 2026

Shooting Incident Reported in Chaparral Area; One Man Injured, Investigation Continues – Otero County Sheriff’s Office Update

Chaparral shooting incident

Chris Edwards Editor

Shooting Incident Reported in Chaparral Area; One Man Injured, Investigation Continues – Otero County Sheriff’s Office Update

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 14 2026

Alamogordo Officer Involved Shooting Suspect Deceased No Officers Hurt

Breaking news developing story

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Alamogordo Officer Involved Shooting Suspect Deceased No Officers Hurt

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 14 2026

Historic Swearing-In Marks Milestone for Alamogordo and New Mexico: Sharon McDonald Becomes First Elected Black Mayor in State History

History made in Alamogordo Tuesday evening

Chris Edwards Editor

Historic Swearing-In Marks Milestone for Alamogordo and New Mexico: Sharon McDonald Becomes First Elected Black Mayor in State History

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jan 13 2026

ATF and Alamogordo Police Department Team Up to Arrest Felon in Cross-State Firearms Burglary Case

Joint ATF & APD effort leads to arrest

Chris Edwards Editor

ATF and Alamogordo Police Department Team Up to Arrest Felon in Cross-State Firearms Burglary Case

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jan 13 2026

Team Holloman Celebrates Newest Chief Master Sergeant Selects

Four outstanding senior master sergeants who have been selected for promotion

Chris Edwards Editor

Team Holloman Celebrates Newest Chief Master Sergeant Selects

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