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New Poll Highlights Mud-Slinging in NM Governor’s Race as Voters Crave Clean Politics

Apr 24, 2026

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Equal Standards, Equal Scrutiny: How AlamogordoTownNews.org and 2nd Life Media Covered Both Parties A Comparative Record of Accountability Journalism

A Comparative Record of Accountability Journalism | April 2026 Introduction When critics of journalist Chris Edwards and 2nd Life Media attack his 2026 coverage of the Republican Party of New Mexico as partisan sabotage, they are banking on readers having a short memory — or no memory at all. The… Listen ⇢
The New Mexico Republican Civil War: Two Challengers, One Party in Crisis, and the Local Indpendent Media That Saw It Coming

By Staff Report | April 16, 2026- ALAMOGORDO / ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The Republican Party of New Mexico is in open civil war. What began as a two-minute filing gap at an Otero County courthouse on March 10, 2026 has exploded into the most consequential internal crisis the state GOP has faced… Listen ⇢
Tularosa Trustees Tackle Water Hookups, Senior Center Staffing, and Rose Festival Buzz in Lively April 2026 Meeting

TULAROSA — The Village of Tularosa Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 609 St. Francis Drive, where Mayor Deborah Cooksey called the session to order with a reminder for the audience to keep noise to a minimum because “we can hear everything that’s… Listen ⇢
Talk Radio Host Brandon Vogt Announces Bid for New Mexico GOP Chairman Ahead of Contested April 18 SCC Meeting

Byline Chris Edwards- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — April 15, 2026 — Brandon Vogt, a talk show host at 96.3 News Radio KKOB and a Cumulus Media personality, has announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM), entering a race that is set to be decided at a… Listen ⇢
Alamogordo Roots Fuel National Success: Local Domino’s Franchisee Brian Bailey Hits 160-Store Milestone While Investing in Hometown Service

Alamogordo, NM — An Alamogordo High School graduate who started delivering pizzas here more than 40 years ago is now the largest Domino’s franchise owner in the United States — and he’s bringing even better service back to the community where his remarkable journey began. Brian Bailey, a 1979 graduate of Alamogordo High… Listen ⇢
Alamogordo Commission Approves $12 Million Pool Financing, Moves Forward on Housing, Zoo Upgrades, and Road Repairs

The Alamogordo City Commission approved nearly $13 million in bond financing for the city’s planned natatorium at its regular meeting this week, ending months of uncertainty over how the aquatic facility would be funded and setting construction on track to begin as early as next year. Commissioners voted to borrow… Listen ⇢
Debate Over Otero County’s Junk Vehicle Ordinance and Ethics Concerns with Amy Barela

Otero County commissioners are weighing Ordinance No. 26-01, a comprehensive overhaul of rules governing junked, abandoned, and inoperable vehicles in unincorporated areas. Supporters say the update is essential for stronger enforcement of long-ignored nuisance problems that affect property values, public safety, and neighborhood appearance. Critics, however, warn that the proposal expands… Listen ⇢
Owner of Alamogordo Technology Solutions Faces 41 Criminal Counts as District Court Hearing Set for Wednesday

LAMOGORDO, N.M. — Jury Trial now set for April 20th, 2026 8:30 am for David Pena, the 42-year-old owner of the now-shuttered Alamogordo Technology Solutions, is scheduled to appear Wednesday afternoon before District Court Judge Stephen P. Ochoa in what may be a pivotal hearing in a criminal fraud case that has… Listen ⇢
Otero County Teen Birth Rates Decline, Aligning with State and National Trends in Lower Fertility Across All Ages

Alamogordo, NM (April 13, 2026) – Teen birth rates in Otero County have historically been elevated compared to broader averages but continue to follow a strong downward trajectory, mirroring encouraging declines seen across New Mexico and the United States. While single-year data for small counties like Otero can be statistically unstable… Listen ⇢