Mescalero, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Wed. Nov 11 2026

Commentary: Otero County's lawmakers, their ethics votes, and the guardrails New Mexico still needs.

Otero County's legislators voted no on lobbyist transparency and pay without guardrails. Now they face calls for term limits, meal caps and per diem limits next session.

Chris Edwards Editor

Commentary: Otero County's lawmakers, their ethics votes, and the guardrails New Mexico still needs.

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Nov 10 2026

Lawmakers' paycheck arrives without ethics rules; think tank maps the missing guardrails

Alamogordo Town News endorses proposal from Think Tank but believes there should be more…

Chris Edwards Editor

Lawmakers' paycheck arrives without ethics rules; think tank maps the missing guardrails

Chris Edwards Editor

Mescalero Weather: Wednesday November 11

High: 66°

Low: 48°

Wind: 3 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 1%

Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Tue. Nov 10 2026

Otero County Commission to Convene Tuesday 9 am

Canvass certification, a push to save Sacramento Peak Observatory buildings and more than $10 million in road funding top a packed agenda

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Otero County Commission to Convene Tuesday 9 am

Chris Edwards Editor

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Otero Arts Members Exhibition - Sat Nov 21 1:00 pm
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Otero Arts Members Exhibition - Wed Nov 18 1:00 pm
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Otero Arts Members Exhibition - Thu Nov 12 1:00 pm
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Shuvani Belly Dance Studio Classes at Otero Arts - Thu Dec 10 5:30 pm
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Shuvani Belly Dance Studio Classes at Otero Arts - Thu Dec 3 5:30 pm
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Shuvani Belly Dance Studio Classes at Otero Arts - Thu Nov 19 5:30 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Nov 24 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Nov 17 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo Tue. Nov 10 2026

Three Otero County Tracts Nominated for Opportunity Zone Status

Bypass corridor, downtown Alamogordo and Tularosa all make the governor's list; investors could see enhanced rural tax breaks starting in 2027

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Three Otero County Tracts Nominated for Opportunity Zone Status

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Alamogordo Mon. Nov 9 2026

Tiger Swimmers Post Top-Six Team Finishes at Tori Invitational

Tiger swim team on the road…

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Tiger Swimmers Post Top-Six Team Finishes at Tori Invitational

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Alamogordo Mon. Nov 9 2026

Proposed Pecan Council Changes Could Shrink New Mexico's Voice

Otero County is 4th largest pecan producer in the state of New Mexico…

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Proposed Pecan Council Changes Could Shrink New Mexico's Voice

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 8 2026

Alamogordo Cross Country Finishes Season with 11th- and 15th-Place Finishes at 5A State Championships

Rio Rancho’s Mariah Galbraith captured the individual girls title

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Alamogordo Cross Country Finishes Season with 11th- and 15th-Place Finishes at 5A State Championships

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Nov 8 2026

NMSP arrests driver on DWI-related charges following three-vehicle crash that left 11 injured

Driver allegedly ran stop sign at U.S. 70 and Old Mescalero Road; two victims airlifted to El Paso

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NMSP arrests driver on DWI-related charges following three-vehicle crash that left 11 injured

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 8 2026

Alamogordo Tigers Dominate Chaparral 54-0 in 5A First Round, Advance to Face Los Lunas

Tigers advance in state playoffs

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Alamogordo Tigers Dominate Chaparral 54-0 in 5A First Round, Advance to Face Los Lunas

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Alamogordo Sun. Nov 8 2026

System in Crises: PRC Orders Timberon Water District to Show Cause

Timberon water system in crises…

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System in Crises: PRC Orders Timberon Water District to Show Cause

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Alamogordo Fri. Nov 6 2026

RPNM Rules Clash Emerges as Leadership Prepares for January Officer Election

New Mexico Republicans are confronting a fresh transparency dispute inside the Republican Party of New Mexico

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RPNM Rules Clash Emerges as Leadership Prepares for January Officer Election

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Alamogordo Fri. Nov 6 2026

Alamogordo Commission Declares Emergency at Bonita Lake

Lodgers tax to be a discussion in December

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Alamogordo Commission Declares Emergency at Bonita Lake

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