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Alamogordo City Commission Approves Budget, $109 Million Cash on Hand
Finance Authority Report Shows Strong Cash Position as FY2026 Reaches Midpoint The City of Alamogordo’s Commission met on July 30 to officially approve Resolution 2026-28, ratifying the city’s financial position through the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The action marks the required regulatory approval of financial… Listen ⇢
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Otero County Approves Raises for Staff and Elected Officials
The Otero County Commission’s approval of the FY2027 budget on July 30, 2026 highlighted a critical but often misunderstood aspect of county government: the distinct roles and responsibilities of two separate financial leadership positions that work in tandem to manage public funds. As Karl Melton assumes his position as Otero… Listen ⇢
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Alamogordo Police Department Activity Summary: July 20-26, 2026
The Alamogordo Police Department handled a diverse array of criminal activity and public safety issues during the week of July 20-26, 2026, reflecting a typical range of urban law enforcement challenges. The department’s weekly activity logs document arrests, citations, and investigations spanning drug trafficking, assault, theft, traffic violations, and disorderly… Listen ⇢
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Garcia Richard Wins DPNM SCC Special Selection, Joins Haaland on Democratic Ticket for Lieutenant Governor
SANTA FE, N.M. — State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard won a special election held Thursday by the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee, securing the party’s nomination for lieutenant governor and joining Deb Haaland atop the Democratic ticket ahead of the November general election. Garcia Richard replaces Maggie… Listen ⇢
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Judge Hears Full Day of Testimony in Burnett Recall Case; Ruling Expected Friday
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — A district court judge spent more than six hours Wednesday hearing testimony and argument over whether a recall effort against City Commissioner Stephen Burnett may move forward, with a written ruling expected by the end of the day Friday. The probable-cause hearing in Murillo v. Burnett (No.… Listen ⇢
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Tularosa Village Board Reverses Cell Tower Approval Over Notice Failures; Adopts Budget, Road Grants, Police Promotion
TULAROSA, N.M. — The Tularosa Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reverse its prior approval of a 199-foot wireless communications tower after more than a dozen residents told the board they were never notified the project was under consideration, capping a meeting that also included routine budget adoptions, two… Listen ⇢
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Alamogordo City Commission Establishes Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, Honors EMT Graduates
ALAMOGORDO — The Alamogordo City Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, celebrating community achievements while charting a path forward for youth engagement and civic leadership development. The all-commission board convened at 6:30 p.m. with all seven members present, including Mayor Sharon McDonald, Mayor Pro Tem Josh Reardon,… Listen ⇢
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Timberon Water District’s Retaliation Campaign: Named in Fines, Attacked for Asking Questions
District Names Individuals in Official Agenda, Then Removes Names; Anonymous Website Emerges Attacking Journalists; IPRA Requests Blocked from Multiple Requesters TIMBERON, N.M. — On July 28, 2026, the Timberon Water and Sanitation District published an official meeting agenda that named two individuals—Aaron Foster and David Hunter—in connection with $62,620 in… Listen ⇢
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Recall case against Commissioner Burnett goes before a Judge Wednesday and Then Possibly to the Voters
ALAMOGORDO — In New Mexico, a voter cannot simply circulate a recall petition against an elected official and take it straight to the ballot. State law places a judge in the path first. Under the state Recall Act and NMSA Section 3-14-16, anyone seeking to recall a municipal officer must first… Listen ⇢
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