Free Clubs and Meetups in Alamogordo to Make Friends

The easiest way to make friends in Alamogordo is to show up somewhere every month. Right now you can join a free poetry circle, a journaling and planner meetup, a UFO discussion group, Kiwanis, veterans groups and free country dance lessons at the VFW, and most of them meet in the next few weeks. Here is where and when, pulled from local event listings.

Moving somewhere new is exciting, but the first few months can feel lonely. These are small, welcoming groups where regulars are glad to see a new face.

Which free groups meet in Alamogordo in November?

These dates come from the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce community calendar and the KZZX public service announcements, checked on 21 October 2026.

What happens at Gordo Poetry?

Gordo Poetry is an open poetry reading for all ages and skill levels. You can read your own work or a favorite poet's, or just listen. The group describes itself as a way to make friends and feel good, and refreshments are served. It meets the first and third Sunday of each month at Otero ArtSpace, so the next gatherings are November 1 and November 15.

Can I learn to line dance in Alamogordo?

Yes. According to KZZX, VFW Post 7686 offers free country two-step and line dancing lessons every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. The lessons are for VFW members and their guests, from beginners to seasoned dancers, and the teacher has more than 15 years of experience. Donations of $5 are encouraged and support the post. Call the VFW lodge at (575) 437-0770 for details.

Is there a group for journaling, planners and crafts?

The Pen and Planner Meetup gathers on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Live Well Mattress, 811 E. 1st St., Suite B. Bring whatever you are working on, a journal, planner, sketchbook or craft, and work on it alongside other people who love the same things. The listing says it is free and open to ages 13 to 99, with no agenda and no pressure.

Where can veterans and service-minded folks connect?

Alamogordo has several groups that meet monthly:

• Kiwanis Club of Alamogordo meets the first Tuesday at noon at Bangkok Tokyo, and its board meeting on the third Tuesday is open to all. Kiwanis focuses on changing the lives of children.
• The Lincoln Otero County Veteran Leadership Council invites all veterans to its meeting on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Chamber.
• Marine Corps League Detachment 850 lists its monthly meeting at the Elks Lodge on the second Saturday at 1 p.m. as open to everyone.

And if you are curious about the sky, Coffee Cups and Flying Saucers, the Alamogordo chapter of New Mexico's Mutual UFO Network, holds free discussions on the third Saturday at 11 a.m. at Otero Arts.

What does this mean for people moving to Alamogordo?

When I help families relocate, the house is only half of it. Feeling at home comes from knowing people. Pick one group from the list, go twice, and you will start seeing familiar faces at the grocery store.

If you want to give back too, my post on ways to volunteer in Alamogordo this fall has more ideas, and teens may like the Civil Air Patrol cadet program. New to town? Start with my Moving to Alamogordo guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Group details come from the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce community calendar and KZZX Your Country 105.3 public service announcements, checked on 21 October 2026. Schedules can change, so confirm with each group before you go.