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Alamogordo Tue. Sep 15 2026

EDITORIAL: Alamogordo's Charter Protects Officials, Not Citizens. Voters Should Rewrite It

A charter flight in the works? stay tuned…

Chris Edwards Editor

EDITORIAL: Alamogordo's Charter Protects Officials, Not Citizens. Voters Should Rewrite It

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Sep 15 2026

Recall Organizer Vows to Press On After Judge Rejects Petition Against Commissioner Burnett

No Burnett appeal planned, but group says hearing produced evidence it may use against other commissioners

Chris Edwards Editor

Recall Organizer Vows to Press On After Judge Rejects Petition Against Commissioner Burnett

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Wednesday October 7

High: 83°

Low: 65°

Wind: 8 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 1%

Sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees. Sunny during the morning, overcast during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. Sep 15 2026

Off-Road Triathlon's Biggest Race Comes to Ruidoso for XTERRA's 30th Anniversary

Coming to the region…

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Off-Road Triathlon's Biggest Race Comes to Ruidoso for XTERRA's 30th Anniversary

Chris Edwards Editor

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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Thu Oct 15 10:00 am
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Wed Oct 14 9:00 am
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Plein Air Painting Workshop Oct. 13–15 - Tue Oct 13 10:00 am
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Sat Oct 24 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 15 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 22 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Sat Oct 17 1:00 pm
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Stan Ford, Nature Photographer Showing at the Otero Artspace Thursday thru Sunday’s in October - Thu Oct 8 1:00 pm
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Alamogordo Mon. Sep 14 2026

Save the Date Oct 17, 2026 Corks & Shells Returns: Thrive's Wine and Pistachio Festival Grows in Year Two

After a four-winery debut in 2025, the Alameda Park fundraiser comes back Oct. 17 with six wineries, a spectular wine tent and a new ticketing platform...

Chris Edwards Editor

Save the Date Oct 17, 2026 Corks & Shells Returns: Thrive's Wine and Pistachio Festival Grows in Year Two

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Sep 14 2026

Judge Dismisses Recall Petition Against Commissioner Burnett, Finds No Legal Duty per Existing Charter Ordinances to Answer Constituents

Burnett case dismissed but trouble may be ahead for Rardin and Pottillo…

Chris Edwards Editor

Judge Dismisses Recall Petition Against Commissioner Burnett, Finds No Legal Duty per Existing Charter Ordinances to Answer Constituents

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Sep 13 2026

Volleyball Roundup: Lady Tigers Claim Bronze Bracket Title at Zia Classic

Alamogordo Battles Through Two Five-Set Thrillers in Roswell

Chris Edwards Editor

Volleyball Roundup: Lady Tigers Claim Bronze Bracket Title at Zia Classic

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Sep 13 2026

Friday Night Roundup: Roswell Runs Past Alamogordo; Tularosa, Grady Roll to Shutouts

Regional football action…

Chris Edwards Editor

Friday Night Roundup: Roswell Runs Past Alamogordo; Tularosa, Grady Roll to Shutouts

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Sep 13 2026

Diaz Takes Individual Title as Area Runners Shine at Ruidoso Invitational

Local results for area schools…

Chris Edwards Editor

Diaz Takes Individual Title as Area Runners Shine at Ruidoso Invitational

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Alamogordo Sun. Sep 13 2026

More Than 150 Thrive Volunteers to Fan Out Across Otero County for Annual Day of Caring, Sept 18, 2026

Thrive in Southern New Mexico will kick off its annual Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 18

Chris Edwards Editor

More Than 150 Thrive Volunteers to Fan Out Across Otero County for Annual Day of Caring, Sept 18, 2026

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Sep 13 2026

El Paso Man Wanted on Rape, Drug Charges from Inn of the Mountain Gods Case

National manhunt…

Chris Edwards Editor

El Paso Man Wanted on Rape, Drug Charges from Inn of the Mountain Gods Case

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Sep 13 2026

Feature Film "Believe" to Hold Open Casting Call in Cloudcroft, Seeking Local Talent

Calling all local talent…

Chris Edwards Editor

Feature Film Believe to Hold Open Casting Call in Cloudcroft, Seeking Local Talent

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Sep 12 2026

Counseling Center, and Nadia Sikes Take Top Honors as Otero County Nonprofits "Hold It Together" at Third Annual Summit

Sacramento Mountains Foundation capped its third annual Otero County Nonprofit Summit

Chris Edwards Editor

Counseling Center, and Nadia Sikes Take Top Honors as Otero County Nonprofits Hold It Together at Third Annual Summit

Chris Edwards Editor

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