Ruidoso, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Thu. Sep 3 2026

From Parole Officer to the Bench: Lujan Grisham Appoints Joseph Cutts to Otero County Magistrate Court

Cutts appointed to fill vacancy until general election…

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From Parole Officer to the Bench: Lujan Grisham Appoints Joseph Cutts to Otero County Magistrate Court

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Alamogordo Thu. Sep 3 2026

Area Volleyball Roundup: Lady Tigers Fall to Silver; Tularosa Picks Up First Win

Regional volleyball results with tournament play this Friday and Saturday for all area schools…

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Area Volleyball Roundup: Lady Tigers Fall to Silver; Tularosa Picks Up First Win

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Ruidoso Weather: Wednesday October 21

High: 71°

Low: 53°

Wind: 4 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 17%

Overcast, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees. Overcast in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, overcast in the evening, cloudy overnight.

Alamogordo Thu. Sep 3 2026

State Police Investigate Fatal Dog Mauling in Santa Rosa; Dogs’ Owner Charged

Dog mauling arrest by NMSP in Santa Rosa

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State Police Investigate Fatal Dog Mauling in Santa Rosa; Dogs’ Owner Charged

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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 22 1:00 pm
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Shuvani Belly Dance Studio Classes at Otero Arts - Thu Oct 29 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 10 6:30 am
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Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting - Tue Oct 27 6:30 pm
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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 2 2026

Commentary: The Future of Bonito Lake Is a Policy Decision

Thoughts from the former city manager Dr Hernandez…

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Commentary: The Future of Bonito Lake Is a Policy Decision

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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 2 2026

Tularosa Approves Land Purchase for Backup Water Supply as River Flows Decline

Water is top of mind for many local communities…

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Tularosa Approves Land Purchase for Backup Water Supply as River Flows Decline

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Alamogordo Wed. Sep 2 2026

Voices of Alamogordo KALHRadio.org Packed House at Community Forum as Stockwell Backs Off Bonito Lake Fence Proposal

Public input must continue, 6 month stakeholder engagement proposed…

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Voices of Alamogordo KALHRadio.org Packed House at Community Forum as Stockwell Backs Off Bonito Lake Fence Proposal

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Alamogordo Tue. Sep 1 2026

Commentary: How Much More Can the Mountains Take? Why Regional Collaboration is Important

Fire, flood, a dark racetrack, a soon-to-be-demolished observatory, a fence around Bonito Lake. Our region is losing its attractions. Alamogordo small biz pays.

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Commentary: How Much More Can the Mountains Take? Why Regional Collaboration is Important

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Alamogordo Tue. Sep 1 2026

Sounds of Silence from Sunspot

U.S. Forest Service and the National Science Foundation are declining comment a continuing series by David Dooling ATN Science & Space Reporter...

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Sounds of Silence from Sunspot

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Alamogordo Mon. Aug 31 2026

City Manager Stockwell and Others to Join Community Forum on Bonito Lake Fencing Proposal Tuesday at Otero Arts

A panel discussion on the future of Bonito Lake Tuesday September 1st 6 pm Otero Arts

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City Manager Stockwell and Others to Join Community Forum on Bonito Lake Fencing Proposal Tuesday at Otero Arts

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Alamogordo Sun. Aug 30 2026

Alamogordo Cross Country Teams Take Third at Centennial Meet

Girls and boys squads each claim third-place finishes in Las Cruces; teams return to action September 12 at Ruidoso

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Alamogordo Cross Country Teams Take Third at Centennial Meet

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Alamogordo Sat. Aug 29 2026

First $250K, Now Millions: Another Undisclosed Funding Source Surfaces in Bonito Lake Closure Fight

Part 3: Citizen contacts with multiple state agencies point to a possible multimillion-dollar agreement with the state

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First $250K, Now Millions: Another Undisclosed Funding Source Surfaces in Bonito Lake Closure Fight

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Alamogordo Sat. Aug 29 2026

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting, Back-to-Back Standoffs Close Out a Tense Week in Alamogordo

Officer involved shooting and two neighborhood street closures leads a tense week for APD

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Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting, Back-to-Back Standoffs Close Out a Tense Week in Alamogordo

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