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Commissioner Robinson and Volunteers in Action at the Dudley School Prepare for Monday's MLK Events...

Preparing for MLK Day events at the Dudley School Community Center

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Commissioner Robinson and Volunteers in Action at the Dudley School Prepare for Monday's MLK Events...

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Alamogordo Breaking News

Commentary & Analysis: Otero County Deputy Diaz- Austin Pretrial Rulling and Thoughts By Expert on Jan 16th Pretrial Conference

Expert analysis of Jan 16th pretrial hearing in Austin Diaz Austin case.

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Commentary & Analysis: Otero County Deputy Diaz- Austin Pretrial Rulling and Thoughts By Expert on Jan 16th Pretrial Conference

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Mescalero Weather: Sunday January 18

High: 54°

Low: 37°

Wind: 3 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 0%

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

Alamogordo Breaking News

Daubert Motions Deferred, Trial Delayed to August in Zoom Pretrial for Deputy Charged in Elijah Hadley’s Death

New jury trail date of August 17th 2026

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Daubert Motions Deferred, Trial Delayed to August in Zoom Pretrial for Deputy Charged in Elijah Hadley’s Death

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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 Sat. Jan 17 2026

Expert Analysis: Political Repercussions of the Elijah Hadley Murder Trial Delay in the 2026 Otero County Sheriff Republican Primary and General Election

Trual delay may favor incumbent selection

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Expert Analysis: Political Repercussions of the Elijah Hadley Murder Trial Delay in the 2026 Otero County Sheriff Republican Primary and General Election

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Alamogordo Fri. Jan 16 2026

New Mexico State Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meet with Alamogordo MLK Planning Committee

Alamogordo Gears Up for MLK Day Freedom March: Honoring Legacy with Unity and Nonviolence

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New Mexico State Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meet with Alamogordo MLK Planning Committee

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Alamogordo Fri. Jan 16 2026

Mayor McDonald & City of Alamogordo Release Statements Concerning Officer Involved Shooting in Alamogordo

Mayor and APD issue statements on Officer Involved Shooting Tuesday evening

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Mayor McDonald & City of Alamogordo Release Statements Concerning Officer Involved Shooting in Alamogordo

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Federal Judge Invalidates Appointment of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison, Sparking Questions on Federal Prosecutions

Alamogordo’s Ryan Ellison as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico role invalidated by Federal Judge

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Federal Judge Invalidates Appointment of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison, Sparking Questions on Federal Prosecutions

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Trump Administration Delivers Funds for Border Security: $1.7 Billion To New Mexico Wall

Trump Administration Delivers Funds for Border Security: $1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for New Wall in New Mexico

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Trump Administration Delivers Funds for Border Security: $1.7 Billion To New Mexico Wall

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Proposed Ban on ICE Detention Contracts Could Reshape Otero County’s Economy and Operations at Chaparral Facility

"Immigrant Safety Act,” revives efforts from state legislators could directly impact the Otero County Processing Center (OCPC) in Chaparral

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Proposed Ban on ICE Detention Contracts Could Reshape Otero County’s Economy and Operations at Chaparral Facility

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 15 2026

Alamogordo Opens Applications for District 5 City Commission Vacancy Following Sharon McDonald’s Historic Rise to Mayor

Alamogordo seeks District 5 commissioner applicants after Sharon McDonald mayor. Deadline Feb 13, 2026; appointment Feb 24.

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Alamogordo Opens Applications for District 5 City Commission Vacancy Following Sharon McDonald’s Historic Rise to Mayor

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Alamogordo Wed. Jan 14 2026

Alamogordo Officer-Involved Shooting Victim Identified Per NM State Police Update

NMSP Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Alamogordo: Suspect Identified as Anthony Zane Blalock

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Alamogordo Officer-Involved Shooting Victim Identified Per NM State Police Update

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Alamogordo Wed. Jan 14 2026

Shooting Incident Reported in Chaparral Area; One Man Injured, Investigation Continues – Otero County Sheriff’s Office Update

Chaparral shooting incident

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Shooting Incident Reported in Chaparral Area; One Man Injured, Investigation Continues – Otero County Sheriff’s Office Update

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