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Independent Sheriff Candidate Roderick Saint Announces Withdrawal

Saint unofficially announced resignation from sheriff’s race…

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Independent Sheriff Candidate Roderick Saint Announces Withdrawal

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Timberon Water District Calls an Open Records Request a ‘Scheme’ — Then Won’t Say When It’ll Comply

TWSD's records custodian called a press records request a 'scheme,' refused a timeline, and said to file smaller chunks. NM public records law says otherwise.

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Timberon Water District Calls an Open Records Request a ‘Scheme’ — Then Won’t Say When It’ll Comply

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Las Cruces Weather: Tuesday July 14

High: 96°

Low: 71°

Wind: 3 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 17%

Sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Alamogordo City Commission to Consider Subdivision Overhaul, Airport Fee Hikes at Tuesday Meeting

City Commission Meeting 630 Tuesday public must sign up prior to 6:30 to speak…

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Alamogordo City Commission to Consider Subdivision Overhaul, Airport Fee Hikes at Tuesday Meeting

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Maria Tellier Alamogordo event

MUFON , Mutual UFO Network’s Alamogordo Chapter meeting - Sat Jul 18 11:00 am
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Jul 14 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Cubs Take New Mexico Prep Standout Dylan Blomker in Fifth Round of MLB Draft

New Mexico high schooler goes pro…

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Cubs Take New Mexico Prep Standout Dylan Blomker in Fifth Round of MLB Draft

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Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Mescalero Apache Tribe Council President Thora Walsh-Padilla Impeached in Unanimous Vote

President impeached leadership and next steps not yet defined…

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Mescalero Apache Tribe Council President Thora Walsh-Padilla Impeached in Unanimous Vote

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Alamogordo Tue. Jul 14 2026

Public Comment Hearing Set for Proposed Blackstone Acquisition of TXNM Energy, PNM’s Parent Company

Let your voice be heard…

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Public Comment Hearing Set for Proposed Blackstone Acquisition of TXNM Energy, PNM’s Parent Company

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Alamogordo Mon. Jul 13 2026

Business Support Rallies Behind Mayor McDonald City-Wide Cleanup at Dudley Community Center July 18th 7 am

Mayor McDonald City-Wide Cleanup at Dudley Community Center July 18th 7 am

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Business Support Rallies Behind Mayor McDonald City-Wide Cleanup at Dudley Community Center July 18th 7 am

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Alamogordo Sun. Jul 12 2026

Federal Jury to Hear Whistleblower Retaliation Case Against Lea County Sheriff’s Office

Trial set for September 28 comes after county’s motions to dismiss and delay both failed.

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Federal Jury to Hear Whistleblower Retaliation Case Against Lea County Sheriff’s Office

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Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

Four Districts, Four Petitions: Inside the Organizing Math Behind Alamogordo’s Recall and Term-Limits Push

A recall effort in the making…

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Four Districts, Four Petitions: Inside the Organizing Math Behind Alamogordo’s Recall and Term-Limits Push

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Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

Timberon’s Water Crisis: A Clean Sample, a Month Without Reliable Service, and a Hidden Violation

Timberon Water a system in crises update 7-11-26

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Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

100% Otero Spotlights County Housing Efforts, Urges Residents to Weigh In on Statewide Housing Plan

The state and county needs to hear from you…

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100% Otero Spotlights County Housing Efforts, Urges Residents to Weigh In on Statewide Housing Plan

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Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson

A victory for justice in memory of officer Ferguson

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New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson

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