Mescalero, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Tue. Nov 11 2025

Part 2: New Mexicans Don't Want to Pay and Turn to Social Media for Local News Amid Gaps in Rural Coverage, Report Finds

Most people don't want to pay for news.

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Part 2: New Mexicans Don't Want to Pay and Turn to Social Media for Local News Amid Gaps in Rural Coverage, Report Finds

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Alamogordo Tue. Nov 11 2025

Alleged Fugitive Tyler Reed Wanted in Fatal New York Hit-and-Run Arrested in Otero County

Local License Plate Reader use leads to fugitive apprehension in Otero County

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Alleged Fugitive Tyler Reed Wanted in Fatal New York Hit-and-Run Arrested in Otero County

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Mescalero Weather: Sunday January 18

High: 54°

Low: 37°

Wind: 1 MPH W

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. Nov 11 2025

Three Independent Otero County News Outlets Included in Landmark Statewide Media Study

Three independent news outlets from Otero County—Cloudcroft Reader, AlamogordoTownNews.org, and KALHRadio.org—have been officially recognized…

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Three Independent Otero County News Outlets Included in Landmark Statewide Media Study

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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 Tue. Nov 11 2025

Alamogordo Groups Unite for Food Drive Supporting Runner’s Refuge

Food Drive Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Power New Mexico Work Hub, located at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1110 Indiana Ave. in Alamogordo.

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Alamogordo Groups Unite for Food Drive Supporting Runner’s Refuge

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Alamogordo Tue. Nov 11 2025

Senate District 33 Vacancy: Counties Submit Finalists to Governor

Monday Lincoln County chose Commissioner Mark Fischer, a Navy veteran and chair of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.

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Senate District 33 Vacancy: Counties Submit Finalists to Governor

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Alamogordo Mon. Nov 10 2025

Alamogordo Swimmers Show Grit at Tori’s Invite in Hobbs

The Alamogordo High School swim teams made a determined showing at Saturday’s Tori’s Invite

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Alamogordo Swimmers Show Grit at Tori’s Invite in Hobbs

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Alamogordo Mon. Nov 10 2025

Two Counties, Two Approaches: Jail Data Reveals Stark Contrast Between Doña Ana and Otero

Doña Ana and Otero—offer sharply divergent portraits of incarceration

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Two Counties, Two Approaches: Jail Data Reveals Stark Contrast Between Doña Ana and Otero

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 9 2025

Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo Unveils “Prince of Egypt” This Weekend—with Sweet Treats, Crowns, and Costumes Galore

This production continues CMToA’s tradition of inclusive, imaginative storytelling that uplifts youth voices and brings families together

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Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo Unveils “Prince of Egypt” This Weekend—with Sweet Treats, Crowns, and Costumes Galore

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 9 2025

Otero Arts to Host Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schubert performed by the acclaimed Nomad String Ensemble.

Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schubert performed by the acclaimed Nomad String Ensemble at Otero Arts

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Otero Arts to Host Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schubert performed by the acclaimed Nomad String Ensemble.

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 9 2025

Armed Man Arrested After Standoff in Boles Acres; Children Safely Recovered

Boles Acres Stand-off ends in arrest

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Armed Man Arrested After Standoff in Boles Acres; Children Safely Recovered

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 9 2025

Alamogordo Police Log: Assaults, Juvenile Offenses, Drug Arrests, and Property Crimes Mark Week of October 27–November 2

Featured are presumed innocent until proven guilty

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Alamogordo Police Log: Assaults, Juvenile Offenses, Drug Arrests, and Property Crimes Mark Week of October 27–November 2

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 9 2025

Cloudcroft and Mescalero Apache Runners Shine at 2025 A-2A State Cross Country Championships

While Pecos and Oak Grove Classical Academy claimed the team titles, runners from Cloudcroft and Mescalero Apache represented Otero County with pride

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Cloudcroft and Mescalero Apache Runners Shine at 2025 A-2A State Cross Country Championships

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