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Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

COMPANION ARTICLE: NM Supreme Court Rules Today That Government Cannot Hide Public Records Behind Its Own Policies — And It Lands Directly on Alamogordo's June 23 Court Date

Part 2 in our series of recent transparency wins from the NM Supreme Court

Chris Edwards Editor

COMPANION ARTICLE: NM Supreme Court Rules Today That Government Cannot Hide Public Records Behind Its Own Policies — And It Lands Directly on Alamogordo's June 23 Court Date

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Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court's Landmark IPRA Ruling of May 28th Reshapes Government Transparency Across the State, With Direct Impact on Alamogordo

NM Supreme Court ruling challenges recent denials in Alamogordo IPRA requests…

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico Supreme Court's Landmark IPRA Ruling of May 28th Reshapes Government Transparency Across the State, With Direct Impact on Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Monday August 3

High: 103°

Low: 72°

Wind: 9 MPH S

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 103 and low of 72 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio Exclusive New Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell Speaks Out in First Public Interview

Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio Exclusive - New Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell Speaks Out in First Public Interview

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Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio Exclusive New Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell Speaks Out in First Public Interview

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Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Commission Votes 5-2 to Hire New City Manager Robert Stockwell — Without Public Debate, Without Naming Candidates in Advance, and With the Mayor Absent, Calling in and Objecting for Transparency Reasons

As predicted Jan 23rd, 2026 Robert Stockwell voted in by 5-2 vote and no other applications requested with an no end date contract...

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Commission Votes 5-2 to Hire New City Manager Robert Stockwell — Without Public Debate, Without Naming Candidates in Advance, and With the Mayor Absent, Calling in and Objecting for Transparency Reasons

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Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Alamogordo City Commission Holds Special Meeting, Adjourns to Executive Session for City Manager Interview Amid Open Meetings Act Concerns

Meeting occurring absent the mayor 10:15 am

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo City Commission Holds Special Meeting, Adjourns to Executive Session for City Manager Interview Amid Open Meetings Act Concerns

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Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Alamogordo Town News Alamogordo Police Arrest Logs thru June 7

Featured are presumed innocent until proven guilty

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Alamogordo Town News Alamogordo Police Arrest Logs thru June 7

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Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Two Parties, Two Ousters, One Reckoning: New Mexico and Texas GOP Civil Wars Expose a National Republican Fault Line

RPNM is a minority party in free fall, one that entered 2026 without fielding a single candidate for U.S. Senate, state auditor, or state treasurer.

Chris Edwards Editor

Two Parties, Two Ousters, One Reckoning: New Mexico and Texas GOP Civil Wars Expose a National Republican Fault Line

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Alamogordo Sun. Jun 14 2026

Amy Barela Launches Bid for New Mexico Republican Party State Chair Amid Ongoing Party Turmoil

Barela seeking to restore her role as Republican Party leader

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Amy Barela Launches Bid for New Mexico Republican Party State Chair Amid Ongoing Party Turmoil

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Alamogordo Sun. Jun 14 2026

HOMETOWN HERO, GONE TO THE STARS

Dr. Alan Hale, Co-Discoverer of Comet Hale-Bopp and Alamogordo High Schools’ Own, Dies at 68

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HOMETOWN HERO, GONE TO THE STARS

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Alamogordo Fri. Jun 12 2026

Tularosa Municipal Schools Board Advances Middle School Project with $1.2M Bond Sale and Key Operational Approvals

Superintendent contract reaffirmed for 3 years…

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Tularosa Municipal Schools Board Advances Middle School Project with $1.2M Bond Sale and Key Operational Approvals

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Alamogordo Fri. Jun 12 2026

Save the Date: Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Alamogordo – Saturday, June 20th!

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Save the Date: Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Alamogordo – Saturday, June 20th!

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Alamogordo Fri. Jun 12 2026

Alamogordo Town News Files Emergency Court Action Against Alamogordo City Commission

Commission Faction Moves to Install City Manager Eight Days Before Scheduled Transparency Hearing

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Alamogordo Town News Files Emergency Court Action Against Alamogordo City Commission

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