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End of an Era: Triple Crown’s Departure Deepens Tourism Crisis From Ruidoso to Alamogordo
RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. — September 4, 2026 — For 67 years, Labor Day in the Sacramento Mountains meant one thing: the thunder of quarter horses down the track at Ruidoso Downs, chasing the richest purse in the sport. Next year, that thunder moves to Texas — and with it goes… Listen ⇢
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Mayor McDonald Says Public Response to Bonito Lake Conversation ‘Remarkable’
ALAMOGORDO — Facing an outpouring of public support for Bonito Lake, City Manager Brian Stockwell announced he will recommend a change of direction to the Alamogordo City Commission on Sept. 22 — one that keeps the lake open for fishing while regional talks explore its recreational future. Stockwell made the… Listen ⇢
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The Future of Bonito Lake Is a Policy Decision a Commentary by Dr Stephanie Hernandez
A commentary by Dr. Stephanie Hernandez… I recently wrote about what I believe should be the priorities of a City Commission. After the budget, my second priority was policy and direction. The current discussion surrounding Bonito Lake is a good example of why that responsibility matters and how the different… Listen ⇢
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Tularosa Approves Land Purchase for Backup Water Supply as River Flows Decline
TULAROSA, N.M. — Facing a shrinking river and the threat of future water shortages, the Village of Tularosa’s board of trustees has approved the purchase of an 84-acre tract south of town, clearing the way for a supplemental groundwater treatment facility officials hope to have running by late 2028. The decision,… Listen ⇢
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Voices of Alamogordo KALHRadio.org Packed House at Community Forum as Stockwell Backs Off Bonito Lake Fence Proposal
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — A crowd filled a community forum this week to weigh in on the future of Bonito Lake, where Alamogordo City Manager Bob Stockwell announced he will walk back his earlier recommendation to close the lake to the public and will instead present a five-point compromise plan to… Listen ⇢
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Commentary: How Much More Can the Mountains Take? Why Regional Collaboration is Important
Commentary: How Much More Can the Mountains Take? Why Regional Collaboration is Important – Chris Edwards Alamogordo Town News Fire, flood, a dark racetrack, a soon to demolished observatory and now a fence around Bonito Lake. Our mountain towns are losing their attractions one decision at a time, no one… Listen ⇢
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Real Major Flop: Democrats’ Grip on New Mexico By Gary Person
his post expresses the views and opinions of the author(s) and not necessarily that of 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News management or staff. By Gary Person- The Democratic Party of New Mexico’s attack on Greg Cunningham and Speaker Mike Johnson offers plenty of insults but avoids discussing the conditions New… Listen ⇢
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Sounds of Silence from Sunspot
Both the U.S. Forest Service and the National Science Foundation are declining comment about ongoing work at Sunspot Solar Observatory. In last week’s announcement that mercury has been removed from the Dunn Solar Telescope — and that it must be demolished because of decades of smaller leaks — both NSF… Listen ⇢
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City Manager Stockwell and Others to Join Community Forum on Bonito Lake Fencing Proposal Tuesday at Otero Arts
ALAMOGORDO — The future of public access to Bonito Lake takes center stage Tuesday, September 1, at 6 p.m. as Voices of Alamogordo hosts a community forum at Otero Arts, 1118 Indiana Ave. at 12th Street, to discuss a fencing proposal that would close the lake to the public. The… Listen ⇢
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