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New Wildfire Erupts in Quay County: 352 Fire Burns 1,000 Acres Near San Jon, Threatening Structures

Fire season began early for 2026 in Quay County

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New Wildfire Erupts in Quay County: 352 Fire Burns 1,000 Acres Near San Jon, Threatening Structures

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Alamogordo Breaking News

Area High School Basketball Roundup: Mescalero Apache Sweeps Cloudcroft, Tularosa Tops NMMI, Centennial Handles Alamogordo

Tiger athlete of the week Olivia Morris and basketball roundup

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Area High School Basketball Roundup: Mescalero Apache Sweeps Cloudcroft, Tularosa Tops NMMI, Centennial Handles Alamogordo

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Las Cruces Weather: Monday February 9

High: 76°

Low: 35°

Wind: 5 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 35 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Breaking News

Ava Armijo Shines at Regional Wrestling Competitions

Highlighting the Tigers’ performance was Ava Armijo at 140 pounds

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Ava Armijo Shines at Regional Wrestling Competitions

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Distict 5 Commission Candidate Meet & Greet and Forum Dudley School 6 pm - Thu Feb 19 6:00 pm
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Voices of Alamogordo Community Forum and Salon Otero Arts 6 pm Hosted by 2nd Life Media - Tue Mar 3 6:00 pm
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Alamogordo Public Schools Board Meeting - Wed Feb 18 6:00 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Feb 24 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Feb 10 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo Sun. Feb 8 2026

New Mexico Senate Passes SB 17: Stricter Firearms Dealer Rules Could Force Closures of Small Local Gun Dealers in Alamogordo, Adding Economic Strain to Rural Otero County

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New Mexico Senate Passes SB 17: Stricter Firearms Dealer Rules Could Force Closures of Small Local Gun Dealers in Alamogordo, Adding Economic Strain to Rural Otero County

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Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

City Manager Uncertainty and Political Gamesmanship Cast Shadow Over Stalled Collective Bargaining Negotiations in Alamogordo

Part 1 in a series on city of Alamogordo and police union collective bargaining

Chris Edwards Editor

City Manager Uncertainty and Political Gamesmanship Cast Shadow Over Stalled Collective Bargaining Negotiations in Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

Historical Perspective: Alamogordo Police Pay and Benefits Evolution – Lessons from the Payne Era and Collective Bargaining in Charter Cities

Part 2 in our story on collective bargaining with the Alamogordo police...

Chris Edwards Editor

Historical Perspective: Alamogordo Police Pay and Benefits Evolution – Lessons from the Payne Era and Collective Bargaining in Charter Cities

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

Mayor Sharon McDonald to Host Historic District 5 Meet-and-Greet and Candidate Forum – Narrated, Live-Streamed Event Set for February 19, 6 pm

Meet the candidates for appointment to District 5 Commissioner 6 pm Feb 19, Dudley School

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Mayor Sharon McDonald to Host Historic District 5 Meet-and-Greet and Candidate Forum – Narrated, Live-Streamed Event Set for February 19, 6 pm

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Alamogordo event

Thu Feb 19 6:00 pm

Distict 5 Commission Candidate Meet & Greet and Forum Dudley School 6 pm

Join Mayor Sharon McDonald as she leads the most transparent appointment process for her replacement for the seat of

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Distict 5 Commission Candidate Meet & Greet and Forum Dudley School 6 pm

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

19 Year Old Jorge Negrete Arrested in Teen Shooting Case

Alamogordo Police Department Issues Update: Additional Charges Filed in January Teen Shooting Case

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19 Year Old Jorge Negrete Arrested in Teen Shooting Case

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Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

Lincoln National Forest Launches Trail Assessments in Fire-Scarred Areas to Guide Future Restoration

Lincoln Forest trail assessment and restoration efforts

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Lincoln National Forest Launches Trail Assessments in Fire-Scarred Areas to Guide Future Restoration

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

Alamogordo City Commission Tensions Escalate: Media Letter Traces Alleged Executive Session Leaks to Rardin and Burnett Networks, Raising Deflection Concerns

Chris Edwards sent a January 29, 2026, letter to City Attorney Darrell Mori...

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Alamogordo City Commission Tensions Escalate: Media Letter Traces Alleged Executive Session Leaks to Rardin and Burnett Networks, Raising Deflection Concerns

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Feb 7 2026

Juveniles Detained in Alamogordo After Alleged Theft of Firearm and Related Threats

13 & 14 year old arrested on gun theft charges…

Chris Edwards Editor

Juveniles Detained in Alamogordo After Alleged Theft of Firearm and Related Threats

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