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New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson
In a decision that reaffirms justice for fallen heroes in our community, the New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the first-degree murder conviction and life sentence without parole of Dominic De La O for the 2023 killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony “Tony” Ferguson. The unanimous ruling, issued July 9,… Listen ⇢
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Governing in the Dark: What Bell, California and New Mexico’s Own Scandals Teach Alamogordo About Open Government
As the Alamogordo City Commission faces Open Meetings Act litigation and mounting public scrutiny over its city commissioner’s behaviors, the history of small-city government failures — from Los Angeles County to the New Mexico borderland — offers a road map of warning signs, remedies and consequences. Story inspired by a… Listen ⇢
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Boiling Water, Empty Taps, and an Unreported Violation — While Timberon’s Water District Gave Away Its Golf Course for $1 a Month
TIMBERON, N.M. — For a second straight week, residents of this Otero County mountain community are being told to boil their water before drinking it, cooking with it, or brushing their teeth. Some households say they have gone three to five days at a stretch with no water at all… Listen ⇢
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Human Remains Discovered in Remote Wooded Area of Ruidoso Downs During Fire Mitigation Work in Lincoln County NM
RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in a heavily wooded area near Pine Springs Road. According to a post from Lincoln County Sheriff Michael Wood, deputies responded around 11:30 a.m. at the request of the Ruidoso… Listen ⇢
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Tularosa Schools Board Tackles Afterschool Care Crisis, Facility Upgrades, and Policy Updates
Tularosa, NM — The Tularosa Municipal Schools Board of Education met recently to address pressing operational challenges and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, with significant focus on reviving afterschool childcare services, advancing major construction projects, and approving updated district policies. Afterschool program enrollment has dropped nearly to zero amid rising… Listen ⇢
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Signature Challenge Filed Against Independent Sheriff Candidate Saint Amid Absence From County
OTERO COUNTY — A legal challenge to the nominating petition signatures submitted by independent Otero County Sheriff candidate Roderick Saint has ignited a dispute over ballot access just months ahead of the November general election, with Saint’s campaign calling the move “dirty politics” while critics say the scrutiny is warranted.… Listen ⇢
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New Mexico Confirms Three Cyclospora Cases Amid National Summer Parasite Outbreak: What Otero County Residents Should Know
Alamogordo, N.M. — As families across southern New Mexico fire up grills, toss summer salads, and enjoy fresh produce from grocery aisles and regional suppliers, state health officials are sounding a measured but important alert. New Mexico has confirmed three cases of cyclosporiasis this year — a parasitic illness caused by… Listen ⇢
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No Quorum Means No Quorum By Gary Person
This post expresses the views and opinions of the author and not necessarily that of 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News, New Mexico Conservative News or KALHRadio.org management or staff. What happens if the Republican Party of New Mexico fails to make quorum again? The answer should be simple: follow… Listen ⇢
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Park Owner Financing Your Mobile Home, Know the Facts By Gary Perry
A recent trend in manufactured (mobile home) communities is the park owner providing financing to prospective buyers of the mobile homes for sale in the park(s). This trend is growing especially in parks where the buyer purchases the home, and then pays lot rent to the park owner for the… Listen ⇢
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