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Tea party debates mayoral election issue

The Otero County Tea Party presented on Saturday a pros and cons debate regarding voting for a mayor at large for the city of Alamogordo.

Goodbye, Wayne!

Air Force Lt. Col. Wayne Mattson could point to any number of airplane models around his home and regale you with his flying exploits inside the real planes' cockpits.

Martinez still fights for initiatives

SANTA FE -- With five days left in New Mexico's legislative session, Gov. Susana Martinez faces the prospect of losing almost all of her high-profile initiatives.

Senior citizen busted for meth

Alamogordo Narcotics Enforcement Unit agents arrested a 67-year-old man Wednesday after agents allegedly found him selling heroin and methamphetamine out of his car in the parking...

Mourning wife walks for C.O.P.S.

Melissa Dorrance Baray lost her husband in 2007 when a helicopter crashed during a training exercise.

Roswell man busted for marijuana

A 26-year-old man was charged Feb. 4 with attempting to take 3.3 pounds of marijuana through the U.S.

Gray plans to run again

CARLSBAD -- Republican State Rep. William J. "Bill" Gray has announced he will seek a fourth term as state representative for House District 54.

Women caught with 'shrooms

Four women were arrested for attempting to take psilocybin mushrooms through the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.

Governor seeks another vote on Spaceport protections

SANTA FE Gov. Susana Martinez is trying a political Hail Mary.Martinez wants legislators on two committees to reverse themselves in deference to Spaceport America, the $209...

Texas, New Mexico police issue Amber Alert

SANTA FE New Mexico State Police, in cooperation with the Fort Worth Texas Police Department, issued today the following Amber Alert in New Mexico based on information that an...

Weed residents doubtful of F-35A training EIS

The citizens of Weed voiced their concerns during a public hearing about the U.S. Air Force's plan to establish a pilot training center and associated basing of the F-35A...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

State test needed to graduate

At a public engagement meeting Monday, Alamogordo Public Schools personnel tried to help parents understand the student testing procedure required in New Mexico.

School bonds pass

Both Tularosa and Alamogordo voters passed their respective bond elections Tuesday. Alamogordo approved a $20 million school bond and Tularosa passed a $2.2 million bond.

Security issues

Effective Feb. 1 the 49th Security Forces Squadron is using barcode technology and fingerprints to verify the access authorization of everyone entering Holloman.

Time to prepare for garden abundance

Think spring. But unless you are harvesting some cold-weather crops that you planted yourself, the best place to get fresh local produce is at the Alamogordo Farmers Market.

'Voices' inspire show's dancers

What "Gravity," "Turning Tables," "Possibilities," "Skyscraper," and "A Thousand Years" have in common is all are dances that...

Buffalo Soldiers visit Alamo

They were the least respected military unit in the United States, but later became known as one of the greatest fighting forces in the West, despite being allocated the worst...

Voting convenient

Voters in the Alamogordo School District will go to voting convenience centers Tuesday to vote on school bonds rather than the polling places listed on their voter information...

Tuesday's school bond election

The question on the G.O. bond election ballot asks voters to authorize the issuance of up to $20 million in bonds for projects over the next four years: Voting 'yes' on...

TRAC technology donated to New Mexico school

A New Mexico school will be putting more technology into the hands of its students thanks to a donation by a White Sands Missile Range tenant.

WSMR demolition offers training opportunity

One White Sands Missile Range organization's necessity to rid themselves of an unsafe safety tower created a unique training opportunity for a company of soldiers who will be...

Bone marrow drive today

For a 7-year-old, Noel Hauke's life was filled with going to school at Yucca Elementary, watching his favorite movie "Kung Fu Panda," playing soccer, learning...

Reading bill has gained momentum

SANTA FE State Rep. Mary Helen Garcia may have created enough middle ground to get through one of the most divisive bills legislators are considering.

Cloudcroft schools hire consultant

CLOUDCROFT Cloudcroft's school board voted unanimously at a special school board meeting Thursday night to hire Dr.

License law gains a step

SANTA FE Republican Gov. Susana Martinez on Friday won a round in her fight to repeal a controversial driver's license law, but a Democrat who voted on her side said the...

Cloudcroft school board finds money for consultant in superintendent search

CLOUDCROFT -- Cloudcroft's school board voted unanimously at a special school board meeting Thursday night, to hire Dr.

Alamogordo woman caught with stolen gun, laptops

A 29-year-old Alamogordo woman was charged Jan. 31 with being in possession of various stolen items, including a stolen gun and laptop computers, after Otero County Narcotics...

Tularosa man pleads to child porn

A 57-year-old Tularosa man pleaded Tuesday to distribution and possession of child pornography.Darrell Catt pleaded no contest in Alamogordo's 12th Judicial District Court to...

Company launches third rocket at Spaceport America

UPHAM New Mexico Spaceport Authority officials hosted the launch of a "STIG-A" rocket designed and built by Armadillo Aerospace.

County is getting solar for prison

The Otero County Commission approved the lease of 25 acres of county land adjacent to the Otero County Prison Facility during its regular meeting Jan.

Appeals judge wants to retain seat

The guest speaker at January's monthly meeting of the Republican Party of Otero County was New Mexico Court of Appeals Judge J. Miles Hanisee.

PRC approves gas company request

The Public Regulation Commission on Tuesday approved a $21.5 million annual revenue increase to New Mexico Gas Co.

Prison position settled

SANTA FE A move to derail Gov. Susana Martinez's nominee to run the state prison system fell flat Wednesday.

Vice President for Student Success Candidates

from:New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

NMSU-A is currently seeking a new Vice President for Student Success. We invited the community, faculty, staff and students to view the agenda and resumes for each candiate. Linda...

Police find high-grade marijuana

A 39-year-old Boles Acres man was arrested Monday with five pounds of marijuana after Otero County Narcotics Enforcement Unit agents found it in his residence, Sheriff Benny House...

Baroz pleads to tampering with evidence

Ernestine Baroz pleaded no contest Tuesday to two counts of third-degree felony tampering with evidence in 12th Judicial District Court.

UNM Recruiter Visit on February 7

from:New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

The recruiter from the University of New Mexico (UNM) will be on campus Tuesday, February 7, from 12:00 pm -4:00 pm in the Bistro. Students can obtain information about the degree...