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New Mexico Republican Rebellion Collapses, But the Civil War Is Not Over — Expect the Courts to Decide

Apr 18, 2026

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Desert Trails Vendor Village Grand Opening Draws Crowds and Community Leaders in Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM – March 21, 2026 – The highly anticipated Desert Trails Vendor Villageofficially 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 Owen and John Bone welcomed more… Listen ⇢
Otero County ICE Contract Renewal Deemed Invalid: NM Attorney General Cites Planning Failure, Not True Emergency – AG Letter Released, Otero Response

Alamogordo, New Mexico – March 21, 2026 -AlamogordoTownNews.org reached to Amy Bareala and RB Nichols on Friday requesting comment on the AG press release and letter. RB Nichols said he needed some time to review and formulate a response. His response is below followed by the AG letter…. We asked for… Listen ⇢
Holloman AFB Shooting: Ashanti Stewart Identified as Civilian Who Shot Active-Duty Service Member Before Taking Own Life

Holloman Air Force Base officials on March 20, 2026, publicly identified the civilian involved in the March 17 shooting incident as Ashanti Stewart, a military veteran previously stationed at Holloman AFB. The shooting took place around 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the on-base Shoppette (convenience store). According to the… Listen ⇢
Litigation Coming, Otero County Violated Open Meetings Act in Rushed ICE Contract Extension, NM Attorney General Rules

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (March 20, 2026) – $350,000 was allocated of Otero County taxpayers money for potential litigation in the rushed special session of the Otero County Commission on Friday March 13th, 2026. Let the litigation begin… New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has ruled that Otero County broke state law when commissioners… Listen ⇢
Breaking News: Conviction Vacated, but Path Back to Office Remains Uncertain for Couy Griffin

By KALHRadio.org & AlanogordoTownNews.org Anthony Lucero A federal appeals court has vacated the criminal conviction of former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, but the ruling does not restore his ability to hold public office and leaves his political future in doubt.In an order issued March 19, the United States Court… Listen ⇢
New Mexico Court of Appeals Reverses Dismissal in Mobile Home Park Case, Rules Absence of Required ADR Clause in Rental Agreement Not ‘De Minimis’

AlamogordoTownNews.org has run a series of articles on mobile home owners rights versus park operators and the laws regarding protections of those mobile home owners over the past year. Related to that topic the New Mexico appeals court recently ruled on a case in favor of mobile home owners rights. … Listen ⇢
Election Day June 2 – Become a Poll Worker to Support Voters and Protect Our Elections

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – New Mexico’s 2026 Primary Election is fast approaching, with Election Day set for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and early voting (plus absentee ballot mailing) beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This pivotal contest will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees who advance to the November 3 general election for some of the state’s… Listen ⇢
Otero County Jury Convicts Jevare Stephawn Freeman-Handy of Tampering with Evidence in 2021 El Paso Homicide

Alamogordo, NM – March 18, 2026 – An Otero County jury has found Jevare Stephawn Freeman-Handy guilty of tampering with evidence following a 2021 homicide in El Paso, Texas, according to the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The verdict was returned on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a trial presided over… Listen ⇢
Jonathan Emery, Otero County Commission District 2 Candidate, Addresses Republican Party Chair Controversy in New Statement

Alamogordo, NM – March 18, 2026 – Jonathan Emery, a United States veteran and current Otero County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Deputy, candidate for Otero County Commission District 2 today issued a statement distancing his campaign from any involvement in the ongoing Republican Party chair controversy. Emery, who is contesting incumbent Commissioner Amy… Listen ⇢