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Oct 4, 2026

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Alamogordo Community News, Commentary, Community

The Irony in Alamogordo City Commissioner Josh Rardin’s Public Debt Callout: His Own Unpaid Balance Was Written Off by the City He Serves

At Tuesday night’s Alamogordo City Commission meeting, Commissioner Josh Rardin used a public microphone to call out a fellow resident over an unpaid account, naming the account number and dollar amount on the record and stating she “needs to pay her bill.” The moment — already controversial on its own —… Listen ⇢
Heated Exchanges Erupt at Alamogordo City Commission Meeting Over Stockwell Hiring, Exposing Long-Simmering Divisions

Alamogordo, NM — Public comments at Tuesday night’s Alamogordo City Commission meeting turned sharply confrontational as residents and former officials pressed commissioners on the hiring of Robert Stockwell as city manager, with former Mayor Susan Payne engaging in a pointed exchange with Commissioner Josh Rardin over the recruitment process and prior… Listen ⇢
Court Keeps Open Meetings Case Alive: Judge Rejects City’s Bid to Dismiss, Denies Emergency Order Halting Stockwell Hiring

ALAMOGORDO — A district court judge on Tuesday refused to throw out a citizen’s Open Meetings Act lawsuit against the Alamogordo City Commission, rejecting the city’s arguments that the case was moot and that the petitioner lacked standing to bring it — while declining to issue an emergency order undoing the hiring of… Listen ⇢
IPRA Task Force Holds Listening Session in Alamogordo; Locals Strongly Defend Transparency Amid Government Concerns Over Request Volume

Alamogordo, NM – June 23, 2026 Approximately 60 residents packed the Otero County Administration Building on Monday evening, June 22, for a public meeting of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s IPRA Task Force. The session, part of a statewide listening tour, gathered input on the Inspection of Public Records… Listen ⇢
NM GOP State Central Committee to Convene in Belen on Saturday, June 27, for Chair Election Amid Ongoing Party Turmoil

Belen, NM – The Republican Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee (SCC) is scheduled to meet Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley (19381 Highway 314, Belen, NM) for a public meeting focused on electing a new State Party Chair. The event, promoted by Valencia County Republican Party… Listen ⇢
Tularosa Trustees Approve Land Buy for Water Project, Add Three Employees

TULAROSA — The Village of Tularosa Board of Trustees cleared the way for a long-delayed water infrastructure project, approved three new hires, and weighed a proposal to honor a fallen Vietnam War soldier during its regular monthly meeting. Land deal moves water project forward After years of searching, the village… Listen ⇢
In Memory of Freddie Duran (1957–2026): Alamogordo’s Hometown Troubadour

Freddie Duran, the Alamogordo-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist known across the desert Southwest for his “Adobe Rock” sound and his decades-long devotion to his hometown, died June 2, 2026, at approximately 68 years old, following a six-year battle with cancer. His passing was announced by family, who wrote that he… Listen ⇢
Empty Chairs Speak Loudly An op-ed By Gary Person

This post expresses the views and opinions of the author(s) and not necessarily that of 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News management or staff. How One Candidate’s Presence on the Ballot Prevented the Party From Moving Forward An op-ed By Gary Person The June 20 meeting of the Republican Party… Listen ⇢
Buried on Consent: Alamogordo Deserves Answers on the Stockwell Contract Before It’s Final

The Stockwell Vote and the Contract timeline, and the questions it raises? A resume appears unsolicited, a draft employment contract for former City Manager Robert Stockwell surfaces at City Hall ahead of a Commission vote. Unanswered Questions the public deserves to know… Stockwell’s resume arrived June 12; a copy of the draft contract… Listen ⇢