Ruidoso, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Sun. Jan 11 2026

Alamogordo Tigers Wrestling Falls to Gadsden and Las Cruces in Dual Meets

Tiger wrestling updates

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Alamogordo Tigers Wrestling Falls to Gadsden and Las Cruces in Dual Meets

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Alamogordo Sun. Jan 11 2026

THE QUIET COUP: How Alamogordo’s Old Guard Is Scrambling to Reclaim Power After the November 2025 Election

District 5 Appointment, City Manager Search, and the Persistent Rardin Factor in Alamogordo’s Governance Crossroads

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THE QUIET COUP: How Alamogordo’s Old Guard Is Scrambling to Reclaim Power After the November 2025 Election

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Ruidoso Weather: Sunday January 18

High: 52°

Low: 32°

Wind: 7 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees. Sunny for the morning, overcast in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Fri. Jan 9 2026

New Mexico Economy Shows Steady Gains: Unemployment Dips to 4.2%, 5.1% in Otero County

Unemployment 5.1% in Otero County higher than state average

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New Mexico Economy Shows Steady Gains: Unemployment Dips to 4.2%, 5.1% in Otero County

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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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Alamogordo Public Schools Board Meeting - Wed Jan 21 6:00 pm
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Alamogordo Fri. Jan 9 2026

Alamogordo Police Activity Summary: December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Featured a assimed innocent until proven guilty

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Alamogordo Police Activity Summary: December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

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Alamogordo Fri. Jan 9 2026

Nationwide Outrage Over Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks “ICE OUT FOR GOOD” Protests, Including Local Action in Alamogordo

Alamogordo, local activists are urging community members to join a peaceful gathering Saturday at 10 am

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Nationwide Outrage Over Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks “ICE OUT FOR GOOD” Protests, Including Local Action in Alamogordo

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 8 2026

Governor Appoints Rex Wilson to Vacant Senate District 33 Seat Amid GOP Praise and Rep. Block’s Defiant Response

As the NM GOP congratulated Rex Wilson on his Senate appointment, the ineffective John Block responds in bitterness.

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Governor Appoints Rex Wilson to Vacant Senate District 33 Seat Amid GOP Praise and Rep. Block’s Defiant Response

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 8 2026

New Mexico Defies Federal Overhaul, Maintains Full Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Amid National Controversy

NM Rejects Robert E Kennedy Jr stance on vaccinations…

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New Mexico Defies Federal Overhaul, Maintains Full Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Amid National Controversy

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Alamogordo Thu. Jan 8 2026

Pretrial Motion Hearing Set for January 16 in First-Degree Murder Case Against Former Otero County Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin

Another pretrial hearing scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM before Judge Angie K. Schneider.

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Pretrial Motion Hearing Set for January 16 in First-Degree Murder Case Against Former Otero County Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin

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Alamogordo Wed. Jan 7 2026

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Mid-Fire Burglary at Ruidoso Jewelry Store

Uziah Alaniz, 25, of Ruidoso Downs, faces multiple felony charges after DNA evidence connected him to the break-in at Johnston Jewelers

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DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Mid-Fire Burglary at Ruidoso Jewelry Store

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Alamogordo Wed. Jan 7 2026

Dr. Stephenanie Hernandez PHD, Acting City Manager City of Alamogordo Thanks Staff for a Successful 2025

Our community relies on the dedication of approximately 330, thank you... Dr Stephanie Hernandez

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Dr. Stephenanie Hernandez PHD, Acting City Manager City of Alamogordo Thanks Staff for a Successful 2025

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Alamogordo Wed. Jan 7 2026

Voices of Alamogordo Forum: Community and City Leaders Engage on Budget, Projects, and Future Planning

Voices of Alamogordo Forum ignited positive discussion and after event participants met with city representatives for one on one face time in positivity

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Voices of Alamogordo Forum: Community and City Leaders Engage on Budget, Projects, and Future Planning

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Alamogordo Tue. Jan 6 2026

Ruidoso Man Severus Salas Arrested After Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation of Both Alamogordo Walmarts

Multiple bomb threats the end of 2025 and police made yet another arrest…

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Ruidoso Man Severus Salas Arrested After Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation of Both Alamogordo Walmarts

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