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Alamogordo Thu. Aug 6 2026

Alamogordo Launches Youth Advisory Commission to Amplify Student Voices in Local Government - Seeking Applicants

Alamogordo Mayor Sharon McDonald is seeking youth participation…

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Launches Youth Advisory Commission to Amplify Student Voices in Local Government - Seeking Applicants

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Aug 6 2026

Alamogordo's Powerful Women Unite to Give Back 100 Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting Inspires Change

100 Women that care leading by example…

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo's Powerful Women Unite to Give Back 100 Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting Inspires Change

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Friday August 28

High: 96°

Low: 73°

Wind: 3 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast overnight.

Alamogordo Thu. Aug 6 2026

Tiger Territory Ready to Roar: School Returns and Football Season Launches

School starts back and so does football…

Chris Edwards Editor

Tiger Territory Ready to Roar: School Returns and Football Season Launches

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Aug 5 2026

Court of Appeals Denies Republican Party’s Final Appeal in Barela Leadership Dispute

Victory for Emery and the plaintiffs another defeat for Barela

Chris Edwards Editor

Court of Appeals Denies Republican Party’s Final Appeal in Barela Leadership Dispute

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Aug 5 2026

Crisis at Lincoln County Correctional Center: A Troubling Pattern Emerges as Private Operator Seeks Contract Renewal

Systemic Failures Mount at Facility as Questions Loom Over Private Jail Management

Chris Edwards Editor

Crisis at Lincoln County Correctional Center: A Troubling Pattern Emerges as Private Operator Seeks Contract Renewal

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Aug 4 2026

Recent Suicide and Escape Highlight Ongoing Issues at For-Profit Facility Of Lincoln County Jail

A suicide last week an escape this week do not bold well for a jail under contract negotiations in Lincoln County…

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Recent Suicide and Escape Highlight Ongoing Issues at For-Profit Facility Of Lincoln County Jail

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Aug 4 2026

Holloman's Big Give Closes with Celebration at Casa Motors: 19 Teams, Thousands of Volunteer Hours, and a Community That Won Big

29th Attack Squadron takes the Community Choice Award; 314th Fighter Squadron and 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron honored as top small and large teams

Chris Edwards Editor

Holloman's Big Give Closes with Celebration at Casa Motors: 19 Teams, Thousands of Volunteer Hours, and a Community That Won Big

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Aug 4 2026

City withdraws motion to dismiss Open Meetings Act lawsuit over city manager hiring, will answer by Aug. 14

City files motion to withdraw motion to dismiss on OMA case...

Chris Edwards Editor

City withdraws motion to dismiss Open Meetings Act lawsuit over city manager hiring, will answer by Aug. 14

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Aug 4 2026

Voices of Alamogordo Forum Tuesday 6 pm to Highlight Unhoused Community Support: Dream Center, Runner’s Refuge, and 100% Otero Join Forces in Dialogue

Free Community Dialog Set for Tuesday, August 4 at 6 PM Otero Arts

Chris Edwards Editor

Voices of Alamogordo Forum Tuesday 6 pm to Highlight Unhoused Community Support: Dream Center, Runner’s Refuge, and 100% Otero Join Forces in Dialogue

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Aug 4 2026

Village Board Passes Resolution Amid Critical Tank Levels Caused by Wildfire Debris - Mayor Cooksey

Mayor Cooksey speaks out…

Chris Edwards Editor

Village Board Passes Resolution Amid Critical Tank Levels Caused by Wildfire Debris - Mayor Cooksey

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Aug 3 2026

Otero and Rupp Present Facts Transparently: Tularosa Faces Critical Water Crisis; Village Moves to Address Emergency

Trustees Rupp and Ortero Outline Immediate and Long-Term Solutions as Community Rallies Around Conservation

Chris Edwards Editor

Otero and Rupp Present Facts Transparently: Tularosa Faces Critical Water Crisis; Village Moves to Address Emergency

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Aug 3 2026

Upcoming Leadership Symposium Celebrates Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

Forum Brings Together Military and Civilian Leaders for Inspiring Multi-Day Event

Chris Edwards Editor

Upcoming Leadership Symposium Celebrates Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

Chris Edwards Editor

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