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Alamogordo Thu. Nov 20 2025

Book Review by Journalist Chris Edwards: You Had a Good Home, But You Left… by Stevan Pearce

The memoir is not a manifesto, Pearce reemerging through literature & policy underscores the nature of his legacy: a veteran honoring the past & a policymaker shaping the future

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Book Review by Journalist Chris Edwards: You Had a Good Home, But You Left… by Stevan Pearce

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Alamogordo Thu. Nov 20 2025

Suspect Matthew Weems Arrested for Murder in Alamogordo: Third Major Case in Ongoing Pattern of Local Homicides

Suspect Matthew Weems Arrested for murder

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Suspect Matthew Weems Arrested for Murder in Alamogordo: Third Major Case in Ongoing Pattern of Local Homicides

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Las Cruces Weather: Sunday January 25

High: 46°

Low: 33°

Wind: 3 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 87%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Alamogordo Thu. Nov 20 2025

Suspicious Death Reported to Otero County Sheriff's Department Prompts Major Crimes Investigation

A suspicious death discovered during a welfare check in Otero County has prompted an active investigation

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Suspicious Death Reported to Otero County Sheriff's Department Prompts Major Crimes Investigation

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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 City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Jan 27 6:30 am
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Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Thu Jan 29 1:00 pm
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Alamogordo Thu. Nov 20 2025

Kendall Redfearn of Alamogordo Arrested After Violent Assault on Elderly Parents

Alamogordo Police Department (APD) responded to a violent assault..

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Kendall Redfearn of Alamogordo Arrested After Violent Assault on Elderly Parents

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Alamogordo Wed. Nov 19 2025

Holiday Spirit Flourishes at the Soon to Open 1200 Block Pop-Up Emporium

Local Makers, Lifelong Crafters, and Community Leaders Unite Black Friday thru December 27th

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Holiday Spirit Flourishes at the Soon to Open 1200 Block Pop-Up Emporium

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Alamogordo Wed. Nov 19 2025

CHRISTUS Health Marks National Rural Health Day with Expanded Services in Alamogordo

CHRISTUS Health joins communities nationwide Thursday in recognizing National Rural Health Day

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CHRISTUS Health Marks National Rural Health Day with Expanded Services in Alamogordo

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Alamogordo Wed. Nov 19 2025

From Flight Line to MainStreet: Holloman’s Hands Build Alamogordo’s Holiday Spirit

Sharon McDonald- "We’re illuminating a shared story of service, pride, and unity that defines us..."

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From Flight Line to MainStreet: Holloman’s Hands Build Alamogordo’s Holiday Spirit

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Alamogordo Wed. Nov 19 2025

Alamogordo City Commission Recommends to Fine-Tune MRA Resolution, Clarifies City–County Roles in Patriot Point Project

Commissioners agreed to streamline the MRA designation so that it applies only to the Patriot Point property, rather than a broader district.

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Alamogordo City Commission Recommends to Fine-Tune MRA Resolution, Clarifies City–County Roles in Patriot Point Project

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Alamogordo Wed. Nov 19 2025

Tuesday Courthouse Suicide Highlights Otero County’s Mental Health Crisis

Suicide at courthouse raises safety concerns

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Tuesday Courthouse Suicide Highlights Otero County’s Mental Health Crisis

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Alamogordo Wed. Nov 19 2025

Xtreme Amplitude Withdraws LEDA Application

Xtreme Amplitude (XA) formally withdrew its application for Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funding.

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Xtreme Amplitude Withdraws LEDA Application

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Alamogordo Tue. Nov 18 2025

Alamogordo City Commission to Decide Patriot Point Redevelopment and on $475,000 LEDA Funding for Local Gym

Heavy agenda meeting tonight

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Alamogordo City Commission to Decide Patriot Point Redevelopment and on $475,000 LEDA Funding for Local Gym

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Alamogordo Tue. Nov 18 2025

Cloudcroft Reader Reports Willett Appointed to Cloudcroft Village Trustee Board Amid Controversy

Anonymous emails, packed chambers appointed made...

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Cloudcroft Reader Reports Willett Appointed to Cloudcroft Village Trustee Board Amid Controversy

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