The Alamogordo Blog

Published 16 October 2026

Honor a veteran with an engraved brick at Alamogordo's F-4 Gateway Freedom Monument. Bricks start at 150 dollars. Sizes, prices and how to order.

Published 16 October 2026

Bonito Lake is open for fishing only. The rules, hours and trout limit, plus what Alamogordo's city manager said Oct. 13 about camping and the watershed.

Published 16 October 2026

Alamogordo is drafting rules on RV parking, vehicles per lot and vacant buildings. What the city manager said Oct. 13 and what it could mean for homeowners.

Published 16 October 2026

The Toy Train Depot in Alamogordo has train rides through Alameda Park, Thursday to Sunday. Hours, ticket prices, history and news of a possible rebuild.

Published 16 October 2026

Early voting in Otero County runs Oct. 17 to 31, 2026 at the Fairgrounds, with mobile sites in Tularosa and Cloudcroft. Dates, places and hours.

Published 15 October 2026

Retired Chief Keith Farmer started the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers club at Holloman AFB. Here is how veterans can join his Oct 25 project near Bonito Lake.

Published 15 October 2026

Coach Marilyn Sepulveda built Alamogordo High girls track into a state power. Her record, her Hall of Honor induction and how her former athletes remember her.

Published 15 October 2026

Alamogordo voted Oct. 13 to put its last LEDA money, about 1 million dollars, into cleaning up White Sands Blvd. and East First and East Tenth streets.

Published 15 October 2026

Things to do in Alamogordo Oct. 16 to 18, 2026: a free kite festival, Corks and Shells, Burning of the Bull, Frozen the Musical and the farmers market.

Published 15 October 2026

The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from Oliver Lee State Park up to Cloudcroft. Start times, the finish line and how to watch.

Published 14 October 2026

Love INC of Otero County hosts its second Casino Murder Mystery Night Nov. 14, 2026 at Desert Lakes Golf Course. Tickets are 40 dollars and help local families.

Published 14 October 2026

Alamogordo's first Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission gives students in grades 8 to 12 a voice at City Hall. Who serves, what they do and how adults can help.

Published 14 October 2026

The Orionid meteor shower peaks the night of Oct. 21 to 22, 2026. When the moon sets in Alamogordo, where to watch and what to bring. It is free to watch.

Published 14 October 2026

Fourteen federal jobs at Holloman AFB and in Alamogordo were open on USAJobs on Oct. 14, 2026, from lifeguard to case manager. Pay, deadlines, how to apply.

Published 14 October 2026

Four constitutional amendments and three bond questions are on New Mexico's Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. What each one does and what it means in Otero County.

Published 13 October 2026

Alamogordo's Civil Air Patrol squadron is looking for cadets ages 12 through 18. Meetings are Tuesdays at the airport terminal. How to join and what it costs.

Published 13 October 2026

Sullivan Middaugh and Alizée Patiès won the 2026 XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso, with athletes from 41 countries. Ruidoso hosts again through 2028.

Published 13 October 2026

Otero County's new courthouse site is fenced, the animal shelter awaits power and the county moves to buy the fairgrounds lot. News from the Oct. 8 meeting.

Published 13 October 2026

Alamogordo High's 2026 homecoming parade had over 50 entries. See the six parade winners and the four APS schools honored for better attendance.

Published 13 October 2026

Every Alamogordo Public Schools student gets free breakfast and lunch in 2026 to 2027. How it works, after-school snacks, second meals and who to call.

Published 12 October 2026

Eternity Baptist Church hosts a free Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 4 to 6 p.m., with free food, games, music, door prizes and crafts.

Published 12 October 2026

Canadian Brass, a comedy night, Mariachi Christmas and A Christmas Carol: fall and holiday shows at the Flickinger Center and Spencer Theater in 2026.

Published 12 October 2026

Cloudcroft trustees approved a Cloudcroft Brewing bar inside the Grand Cloudcroft Hotel and voted to pay future village officials starting in 2028.

Published 12 October 2026

Otero County's 2026 wildfire protection plan rates fire risk for Cloudcroft, La Luz, Timberon, Alamogordo and more. See the ratings and what homeowners can do.

Published 12 October 2026

Should you live on base or off base at Holloman AFB? How Soaring Heights housing works, how BAH fits in, and who to call before you sign a lease.

Published 11 October 2026

The Lincoln National Forest office in Alamogordo reopened Oct. 7, 2026, Wednesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for fuelwood permits, maps and trail info.

Published 11 October 2026

Alamogordo Public Schools hosts a free Parent University night Oct. 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. on bullying and student behavior. Plus the full 2026 to 2027 schedule.

Published 11 October 2026

Children's Music Theater of Alamogordo stages Frozen the Musical at the Flickinger Center, Oct. 16 to 24, 2026, with 41 local kids. Showtimes and tickets.

Published 11 October 2026

The Farmers' Market of Otero County runs every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, year round at the Otero County Fairgrounds. What you'll find and tips for going.

Published 10 October 2026

Circus Golden Star brings its big top to the Otero County Fairgrounds Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2026. All 8 showtimes, ticket prices and tips for families.

Published 10 October 2026

Alamogordo High's boys and girls golf teams swept the Ruidoso Fall Classic on Oct. 5, 2026, then both finished top three at the Rio Rancho Shootout.

Published 10 October 2026

Otero Arts hosts a free reading Oct. 16, a 25 dollar Baroque concert Oct. 17 and a nature photo show through Oct. 24 in Alamogordo. Times and tickets.

Published 10 October 2026

The free Dream Higher Autumn Kite Festival is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park. Free kite kits, times and night kites.

Published 10 October 2026

October is Code Compliance Month in Alamogordo. Here's what it means for homeowners, plus a free volunteer cleanup in La Luz on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Published 10 October 2026

Realtor.com projects 13.9 million homes owned by Boomers and older owners will be released from 2026 to 2036. What it means for Alamogordo buyers and sellers.

Published 10 October 2026

Where to find garage sales, yard sales and estate sales in Alamogordo, plus the city's sign rules if you are hosting one. Sites, groups and tips.

Published 10 October 2026

A local guide to Alamogordo food trucks: pupusas, pizza, lumpia, pancakes, lemonade and more, plus where trucks gather and how to follow them.

Published 10 October 2026

Meet Nala, a fluffy lionhead bunny who helps counselor Evelyn Harper's clients at COPE and Open Minds in Alamogordo, plus how you can help COPE this month.

Published 9 October 2026

Where to buy or make a Halloween costume in Alamogordo: Spirit Halloween, Hobby Lobby, King's Treasure thrift and Walmart, with addresses and hours.

Published 9 October 2026

Halloween at Holloman AFB in October 2026: Fall Fest, trunk-or-treat, storytime, a candy climb and bowling. Dates, prices and base access rules.

Published 9 October 2026

Corks and Shells is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Alameda Park, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Six wineries, pistachios, food trucks and tickets that support Thrive.

Published 9 October 2026

White Sands National Park celebrates National Fossil Day with Ice Age footprint programs in October 2026. Dates, times, fees and the Oct. 25 Full Moon Night.

Published 9 October 2026

Alamogordo commissioners decide Oct. 13 how to spend about million in remaining LEDA funds: a blight cleanup push or the Pymo Hotel and Bistro.

Published 8 October 2026

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4 to 10, 2026, and the theme is safe charging. NFPA's six tips for phones, e-bikes and tools, plus Holloman's proclamation.

Published 8 October 2026

Ways to volunteer in Alamogordo this fall: deliver senior meals, donate food and socks, referee basketball or buy a Bowls of Hope ticket. Who to call.

Published 8 October 2026

Alamogordo Public Schools is collecting new socks all October for students in need. Where to donate, plus attendance awards and homecoming winners.

Published 8 October 2026

Things to do in Alamogordo Oct. 9 to 11, 2026: a free star party, National Night Out, the farmers market, haunted nights and White Sands sunset walks.

Published 8 October 2026

The Haunted Orchard at Nichols Ranch in La Luz runs 8 nights, Oct. 9 to 31, 2026, 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus fees, sold online only.

Published 7 October 2026

The Alamo Senior Center's Fall Harvest Festival and Masquerade Party is Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Tickets are $10, with a meal, dancing and a costume contest.

Published 7 October 2026

Alamogordo's airport open house and Veterans Appreciation Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free, with planes, food trucks and STEM.

Published 7 October 2026

The 8th annual Burning of the Bull is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at the Otero County Fairgrounds. Times, $15 and $25 tickets, the car show and tips.

Published 7 October 2026

The Trinity Site Open House is Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Gate hours, directions from Alamogordo, rules, what you will see and the bus tour option.

Published 7 October 2026

Five Alamogordo Public Schools campuses, including Holloman Elementary and Middle, hold New Mexico's top Spotlight rating. What it means for families.

Published 6 October 2026

Bowls of Hope is Nov. 14, 2026 at Alamogordo High School. A $30 ticket gets a handmade bowl and a soup lunch, and it helps two local food pantries.

Published 6 October 2026

Cloudcroft's James Sewell Ice Rink is getting refrigerated ice and a planned six month season. Grand opening Oct. 31, 2026, plus programs and what's new.

Published 6 October 2026

Cloudcroft's Haunted Village opens Oct. 9, 2026 at the Sacramento Mountains Museum. All eight nights, hours, the $15 admission and Halloween weekend fun.

Published 6 October 2026

Fall color around Cloudcroft usually peaks in mid-October. Here is where to see aspens and maples near Alamogordo, where to park and what to pack.

Published 5 October 2026

Zoo Boo is Oct. 24 and Halloween Night is Oct. 31 at Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo. Times, costume contest, haunted house and admission prices.

Published 5 October 2026

Alamogordo has a $950,000 NMDOT grant to repave and restripe South Florida Avenue, plus plans to extend the Indian Wells Trail. What it means for you.

Published 5 October 2026

The City of Alamogordo had 22 job openings on Oct. 5, 2026, from police and 911 dispatch to utilities and parks. Pay, deadlines and new businesses.

Published 5 October 2026

National Night Out is Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Otero County Fairgrounds Pavilion, plus Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 7. Details here.

Published 5 October 2026

Your first week at Holloman AFB comes down to three things: a place to sleep, getting in-processed, and getting your family's basics set up. Base lodging, in-processing steps, ID cards, TRICARE and utilities checklist.

Published 4 October 2026

Otero County commissioners tabled higher subdivision and planning fees until November. What it means for land splits, builders and rural land buyers.

Published 4 October 2026

The Dunn Solar Telescope at Sunspot, a Sacramento Mountains landmark since 1969, is being torn down after a mercury leak. The timeline and what's next.

Published 4 October 2026

White Sands National Park's free ranger-led Sunset Stroll runs Friday to Sunday. Fall 2026 start times, where to meet, park fees and what to bring.

Published 4 October 2026

Roadrunner's mobile food pantry is Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex for APS families. Plus free school meals and ways to help.

Published 4 October 2026

New to Otero County? The voter registration deadline is Oct. 6, 2026, and same-day registration is still available. Early voting dates and places.

Published 3 October 2026

Why some Alamogordo PNM bills spiked in summer 2026, how to tell if yours was estimated, and who to call for help, from the PRC's Sept. 29 town hall.

Published 3 October 2026

Alamogordo gave a Vietnam veteran who retired from Holloman a hero's welcome after his Honor Flight. How Rio Grande Honor Flight works and who can apply.

Published 3 October 2026

Alamogordo is negotiating with Maxim Golf Solutions to run Desert Lakes Golf Course, and Bonito Lake stays open for fishing for now. Here's what to know.

Published 3 October 2026

Apple picking, a haunted orchard, pumpkin patch, Fossil Day at White Sands, a wine festival and Halloween fun near Alamogordo in October 2026.

Published 3 October 2026

Holloman AFB's Ace of Races on Oct. 10, 2026 is open to the public. Race prices, start times, packet pickup and base entry rules.

Published 2 October 2026

A 2026 Harvard Growth Lab study looked at Otero County's economy and housing. Here are the key findings for homeowners, buyers and investors.

Published 2 October 2026

Alamogordo is writing a new 20-year comprehensive plan covering housing, growth, roads and water. Here is what it covers and how to take the survey.

Published 2 October 2026

Alamogordo has not seen a major new apartment complex in more than 25 years, and that is starting to change. Three projects are in the works: Sendero Alamo, Patriot Pointe and Sundaro.

Published 2 October 2026

The New Mexico Museum of Space History marks 50 years with a gala and new Space Hall of Fame inductees, including Mark and Scott Kelly and the Mercury 13.

Published 2 October 2026

Alamogordo is taking construction bids for its new aquatic center. Bids are due December 15, 2026, with construction expected to start in early 2027.

Published 1 October 2026

Free art openings, a star party, a poetry reading, a Baroque concert and more. Here are the arts and space events in Alamogordo this October.

Published 1 October 2026

Sixty five homes sold across Otero County in September. Prices came down from August but are up from a year ago, and homes are still selling faster than last fall.

Published 1 October 2026

The 2.24-acre White Sands Motel site at 1101 S. White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo is for sale for $1.3 million. What it could become and what it means nearby.

Published 1 October 2026

Alamogordo's 40-year water plan counts on groundwater and desalination to meet demand expected to grow 61% by 2055. Here is what it means for homeowners.

Published 1 October 2026

Can you still buy a brand new home in Alamogordo for under $200,000? Yes, but only just. French Brothers Homes is selling new construction at Somerset Village from the $190s.

Published 2 September 2026

Sixty homes sold across Otero County in August. Forty nine of them were in Alamogordo. Here is what those sales actually tell you, and what they do not.