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First-Time Candidates Find Common Ground at Alamogordo Forum

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First-Time Candidates Find Common Ground at Alamogordo Forum

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Alamogordo Wed. Oct 7 2026

Early voting has begun in Otero County - Alamogordo

Candidates are encouraging early voting locally.

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Early voting has begun in Otero County - Alamogordo

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Mescalero Weather: Wednesday October 7

High: 78°

Low: 62°

Wind: 7 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 57%

Sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Wed. Oct 7 2026

Joseph Vazquez Arrested for First Degree Child Abuse

Child abuse arrest

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Joseph Vazquez Arrested for First Degree Child Abuse

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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 Wed. Oct 7 2026

News and Analysis: Block Sponsored a 2026 Tax Increase on PNM's & Other Utilities Power. State Analysts Said Ratepayers Would Pay

Block proposed a utility rate increase that would have hit households least able to pay and created even rates over time per the state independent analysis

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News and Analysis: Block Sponsored a 2026 Tax Increase on PNM's & Other Utilities Power. State Analysts Said Ratepayers Would Pay

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Alamogordo Tue. Oct 6 2026

Soccer and Football Area Results

Alamogordo Soccer area football…

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Soccer and Football Area Results

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Alamogordo Tue. Oct 6 2026

Letter on City Hall Workplace Concerns Reaches Commission, Press and Former City Leaders; City Manager Responds

A letter repeats concerns of a city hall running amuck under the new city manager’s leadership…

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Letter on City Hall Workplace Concerns Reaches Commission, Press and Former City Leaders; City Manager Responds

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Alamogordo Mon. Oct 5 2026

The Minority Excuse: Measuring Rep. John Block Against His Own Caucus

19th of 26 House Republicans in effectiveness ranking. 33rd of 37 measures dead. Not one law he led signed to law in 2026. And a mailer taking credit for money he voted against.

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The Minority Excuse: Measuring Rep. John Block Against His Own Caucus

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Alamogordo Mon. Oct 5 2026

Diaz places 8th as Mescalero Apache girls finish 11th at John Grimley Invitationa

Mescalero Apache XC results

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Diaz places 8th as Mescalero Apache girls finish 11th at John Grimley Invitationa

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Alamogordo Mon. Oct 5 2026

Alamogordo and Cloudcroft Compete in Mayfield XC Meet

Cloudcroft and Alamogordo Results

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Alamogordo and Cloudcroft Compete in Mayfield XC Meet

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Alamogordo Sun. Oct 4 2026

Analysis: Nagamine Draws Clear Lines on Data Centers While Block Lets His News Site Speak

Nagamine issues clear policy stance on Data Centers, tacit endorsement by John Block of data centers.

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Analysis: Nagamine Draws Clear Lines on Data Centers While Block Lets His News Site Speak

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Alamogordo Sun. Oct 4 2026

IPRA Task Force Issues Recommendations to the Legislature

The IPRA task force sent lawmakers 11 ideas, including out-of-state body-cam fees and an ombudsman. Open-government members opposed the changes that could weaken enforcement.

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IPRA Task Force Issues Recommendations to the Legislature

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Alamogordo Sun. Oct 4 2026

Early Voting Begins Oct 6, in Alamogordo- What to Know.

Early voting begins Tuesday what to know…

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Early Voting Begins Oct 6, in Alamogordo- What to Know.

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