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Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Armed Home Invasion in Alamogordo: Three Armed Teen Suspects Released Back to Guardians Due to New Mexico’s Juvenile Bed Shortage – Another Symptom of Decades of Legislative Failure

This is not the judges’ fault. When there is no legal, secure place to house juvenile offenders.

Chris Edwards Editor

Armed Home Invasion in Alamogordo: Three Armed Teen Suspects Released Back to Guardians Due to New Mexico’s Juvenile Bed Shortage – Another Symptom of Decades of Legislative Failure

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Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Former NM Congressman Steve Pearce Confirmed as BLM Director in 46-43 Senate Vote

Pearce approved on tight senate vote

Chris Edwards Editor

Former NM Congressman Steve Pearce Confirmed as BLM Director in 46-43 Senate Vote

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Las Cruces Weather: Friday June 12

High: 105°

Low: 67°

Wind: 13 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 105 and low of 67 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Alamogordo City Commission Held Another Closed-Door Executive Session on City Manager Hiring and Possible Litigation Amid Ongoing Transparency Complaints, Ethics Probes, and Harassment Allegations

No action reported to the public yet again in open session

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo City Commission Held Another Closed-Door Executive Session on City Manager Hiring and Possible Litigation Amid Ongoing Transparency Complaints, Ethics Probes, and Harassment Allegations

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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Jul 14 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Jun 23 6:30 pm
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Vessey Exhibition at Otero Arts June 2026 - Sat Jun 13 1:00 pm
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Vessey Exhibition at Otero Arts June 2026 - Thu Jun 18 1:00 pm
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New York Ave Ghost & History Tour hosted by 2nd Life Media 10 am - Sat Jul 11 9:45 am
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Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Mescalero Apache Schools to Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduation

Graduation details…

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Mescalero Apache Schools to Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduation

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Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Tularosa Schools Announce Early Dismissal Wednesday Due to Rescheduled Graduation

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Tularosa Schools Announce Early Dismissal Wednesday Due to Rescheduled Graduation

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Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Windswept Ranch Postpones Memorial Day Weekend Grand Opening in Tularosa

Grand opening temporarily postponed

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Windswept Ranch Postpones Memorial Day Weekend Grand Opening in Tularosa

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Alamogordo Tue. May 19 2026

Alamogordo High School Celebrates the Class of 2026: Josiah Chambers Named Valedictorian, Christian Roshio Salutatorian

Alamogordo High School graduation details..,

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Alamogordo High School Celebrates the Class of 2026: Josiah Chambers Named Valedictorian, Christian Roshio Salutatorian

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Alamogordo Mon. May 18 2026

Five Juveniles Arrested After Armed Home Invasion on Puerto Rico Avenue

3 juveniles released due to not having available beds for incarceration

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Five Juveniles Arrested After Armed Home Invasion on Puerto Rico Avenue

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Alamogordo Mon. May 18 2026

Enthusiastic Crowd Joins at Flickinger for Alamogordo Premiere of “The Cosmic Trigger”

Odds are we’re not alone…

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Enthusiastic Crowd Joins at Flickinger for Alamogordo Premiere of “The Cosmic Trigger”

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Alamogordo Mon. May 18 2026

Tularosa and Alamogordo Tigers Each Shine in their Divisions in State Softball Play

Softball state tournament results for local schools

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Tularosa and Alamogordo Tigers Each Shine in their Divisions in State Softball Play

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Alamogordo Mon. May 18 2026

Alamogordo Tigers Track & Field Wraps Up Strong Season at 2026 5A State Championships

Track and Field wraps up season…

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Alamogordo Tigers Track & Field Wraps Up Strong Season at 2026 5A State Championships

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Alamogordo Sat. May 16 2026

Torrez Caves — DOJ Forces New Mexico to Stand Down on HB9 Enforcement Against Otero ICE Center

But today, in this community, the score reads: Otero County – 1, Santa Fe – 0.

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Torrez Caves — DOJ Forces New Mexico to Stand Down on HB9 Enforcement Against Otero ICE Center

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