Mescalero, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Fri. Dec 12 2025

Highway 70 Closures Friday Recall Long History of Range Operations

First closure: Begins at 6:40 a.m., lasting approximately one hour, with traffic expected to resume around 7:40 a.m.

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Highway 70 Closures Friday Recall Long History of Range Operations

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Alamogordo Thu. Dec 11 2025

Public Safety & Community Engagement Update: Otero County Sheriff’s Office Active During Holiday Events

Sheriff's department update

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Public Safety & Community Engagement Update: Otero County Sheriff’s Office Active During Holiday Events

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Mescalero Weather: Friday January 16

High: 59°

Low: 37°

Wind: 5 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear for the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Thu. Dec 11 2025

NMSP Arrests Wanted Fugitive Jerome Naranjo

Fugitive apprehended

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NMSP Arrests Wanted Fugitive Jerome Naranjo

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Alamogordo Public Schools Board Meeting - Wed Feb 18 6:00 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Feb 24 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Feb 10 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Jan 27 6:30 am
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Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Thu Jan 29 1:00 pm
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Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Sun Jan 25 1:00 pm
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Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Thu Jan 22 1:00 pm
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Ongoing January Arts Exhibition Otero Arts Thursday's thru Sunday's 1 pm to 4 pm - Sun Jan 18 1:00 pm
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Alamogordo Thu. Dec 11 2025

Lawmakers to Convene to Confront New Mexico’s Crime Crisis

Public is invited..,

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Lawmakers to Convene to Confront New Mexico’s Crime Crisis

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Alamogordo Thu. Dec 11 2025

Otero County Legislative Prayer Breakfast Marks 47 Years of Civic Fellowship

Reservations for the 2026 breakfast can be made through Karl Melton (kmelton@co.otero.nm.us, 575-554-2083).

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Otero County Legislative Prayer Breakfast Marks 47 Years of Civic Fellowship

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Alamogordo Thu. Dec 11 2025

Pastor James Edward Forney, 1947–2025: A Legacy Rooted in Faith and Civic Renewal

Remembering Pastor James Edward Forney

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Pastor James Edward Forney, 1947–2025: A Legacy Rooted in Faith and Civic Renewal

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Alamogordo Thu. Dec 11 2025

Commentary: When a Non-Story Became News — Wright’s Escalation and the Role of the Press

What began as a minor cafeteria disruption and not newsworthy escalates into ethics questions...

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Commentary: When a Non-Story Became News — Wright’s Escalation and the Role of the Press

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Alamogordo Wed. Dec 10 2025

Commentary: ATN Forum Offered Mayor Susan Payne’s Farewell Reflections — A Tenure of Heartbreak, Resolve, and Renewal

Forum thoughts...

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Commentary: ATN Forum Offered Mayor Susan Payne’s Farewell Reflections — A Tenure of Heartbreak, Resolve, and Renewal

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Alamogordo Wed. Dec 10 2025

High School Basketball Roundup: Tularosa Boys Roll Past Cloudcroft, Area Teams in Action

Basketball Roundup

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High School Basketball Roundup: Tularosa Boys Roll Past Cloudcroft, Area Teams in Action

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Alamogordo Wed. Dec 10 2025

Alamogordo Boys Wrestling Tops Artesia 48–30

Alamogordo wrestling results...

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Alamogordo Boys Wrestling Tops Artesia 48–30

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Alamogordo Tue. Dec 9 2025

Ribbon Cutting for the Gateway Freedom Monument A Symbol of Honoring Our Military

Alamogordo celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Gateway Freedom Monument unveiling the restored F-4 Phantom fighter jet as a landmark of civic pride and military heritage.

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Ribbon Cutting for the Gateway Freedom Monument A Symbol of Honoring Our Military

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Alamogordo Tue. Dec 9 2025

Alamogordo Town News Hosted Inaugural Community Forum Salon: Leaders Share Vision for City’s Future

Mayor Susan Payne, “One of my favorite Jobs’ as mayor was a liaison with the military leadership at Holloman”

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Alamogordo Town News Hosted Inaugural Community Forum Salon: Leaders Share Vision for City’s Future

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