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End of an Era: Sunspot Solar Observatoryโs Dunn Telescope Faces Demolition as Southeast New Mexico Mourns a Pillar of Science and Community
CLOUDCROFT, N.M. โ In the pine-covered heights of the Sacramento Mountains, 18 miles south of Cloudcroft and overlooking the Tularosa Basin near Alamogordo, the iconic white tower of the Richard B. Dunn Solar Telescope has stood sentinel over the sun for more than half a century. But that chapter is… Listen โข
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State Police Launch Statewide Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols in All New Mexico Counties Throughout March 2026
The New Mexico State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and combined registration, insurance, and driverโs license checkpoints across every county in the state during the entire month of March 2026. The intensified enforcement effort is part of the ongoing โENDWI+โ campaign aimed at reducing impaired-driving fatalities through high-visibility… Listen โข
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New Mexico State Police Arrest Couple After Officer-Involved Shooting and Two-Day Manhunt
A couple wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting and multiple vehicle thefts was apprehended following a nearly 48-hour manhunt, New Mexico State Police announced. The incident began on February 23, 2026, when an NMSP sergeant conducted a traffic stop on a black Kia Sportage suspected of being stolen along… Listen โข
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Alamogordo City Commission Advances Natatorium Financing, and Reviews Infrastructure Milestones
Summary of the City of Alamogordo Commission Meeting โ February 24, 2026 This document summarizes the detailed proceedings of the City of Alamogordo Commission meeting held on February 24, 2026, which covered a broad range of topics including public comments on commissioner appointments, updates on city projects, financial matters, and… Listen โข
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Swift Justice: Jury Convicts Second Defendant in Young Park Triple Homicide After only an Hour of Deliberation
LAS CRUCES, N.M. โ After deliberating for an hour, a Doรฑa Ana County jury has found Nathan Rivas, 18, guilty on three counts of First-Degree Murder in connection with the March 21, 2025, mass shooting at Young Park. The swift verdict marks the second conviction in the tragic event that claimed… Listen โข
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Joint Law Enforcement Raid Targets Suspected Illegal Activities at Alamogordo Massage Parlors
Alamogordo, NM โ On February 25, 2026, a coordinated multi-agency operation was executed in Alamogordo focusing on several local businesses operating as massage parlors. The raid, initiated by the Otero County Sheriffโs Office following an ongoing investigation into suspected illegal practices, including human trafficking and prostitution, involved collaboration with the… Listen โข
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Al Hernandez Appointed to Alamogordo City Commission District 5 Seat
ALAMOGORDO, NM โ In a move that has stirred local discussion, the Alamogordo City Commission appointed former commissioner Al Hernandez to fill the vacant District 5 seat during their regular meeting on February 24, 2026. The appointment comes amid calls for fresh leadership, following the elevation of previous District 5… Listen โข
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Bernalillo County Sheriffโs Sergeant Killed in Line of Duty During I-40 Traffic Stop; Alamogordo Extends Condolences
A Bernalillo County Sheriffโs Office (BCSO) sergeant was tragically killed in the line of duty Monday evening during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 eastbound near Albuquerque, prompting widespread condolences from law enforcement agencies and communities across New Mexico, including Alamogordo. The incident occurred around milepost 170, just east… Listen โข
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Opinion: A Mandate for Fresh Leadership: Why Alamogordoโs District 5 Appointment Must Look Forward, Not Back
As Alamogordoโs City Commission prepares for one of its most consequential decisions in recent memoryโthe appointment of a new District 5 commissioner on February 24, 2026โthe community stands at a crossroads. The vacancy created by Mayor Sharon McDonaldโs election has opened not just a seat, but a defining moment for… Listen โข
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