12+ hour, 13+ min ago  (111+ words) The Drastic Repercussions of Firefighting on Service Members Cristina Johnson serves as a veteran advocate at the Asbestos Ships Organization, a nonprofit that raises awareness of veterans" exposure to toxic substances. Sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees....

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (237+ words) The ordinance, listed as agenda item tied to submittal 33104, would fully replace and supersede the existing Chapter 220 (last amended as Ordinance No. 25-03 in April 2025, which itself updated earlier versions from 2003 and 1991). It introduces two independent enforcement tracks and a series…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (718+ words) The below guest commentary submitted by former Republican State Central Committee Member Gary Person: "Every effective governing body stands on a simple truth: it must be able to meet, deliberate, and act. Without this fundamental ability, rules stop guiding an…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago  (437+ words) Alamogordo, NM " April 1, 2026 " As spring breezes sweep across the Tularosa Basin, April has officially arrived as National Kite Month, a nationwide celebration inviting families, kids, and kite enthusiasts of all ages to step outside, look up, and let their dreams…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (579+ words) The free event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the beautiful Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park, located at 7440 N Hwy 54/70 in Alamogordo (about 1 mile north of Mc Ginn's Pistachio Land). Attendees can bring their own kite or get…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (413+ words) Alamogordo, NM " March 21, 2026 " The highly anticipated Desert Trails Vendor Village officially opened its gates today at 2113 to 2117 Eddy Drive, off Canal Road, transforming the outdoor space into a bustling community hub for local entrepreneurs, families, and pet owners. Owners Robin…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (533+ words) The Otero County Commission has been all but silent on what it could face, but the public must begin asking serious questions especially as we log into a primary'election season. -FY26 FINAL BUDGET BOOK Otero County. pdf - Google Drive Key aggregate…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (345+ words) Alamogordo, NM " March 8, 2026 " The race for Otero County Commissioner in District 2 is shaping up to be a contested Republican primary, pitting incumbent Amy Barela against veteran law enforcement officer Lt. Jonathan Emery Barela, who serves as the Chairwoman of the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (690+ words) Alamogordo, New Mexico " As the City of Alamogordo advances in its prolonged search for a permanent city manager, executive session interviews with the remaining finalists are underway this week. This marks the latest effort to end a decade-long pattern of…...