AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that Social Justice is in the air and is the theme permeating the City of Alamogordo and Otero County as the sun rises on Saturday October 12th, 2024. A Justice for Elijah rally, LULAC Council 8105 Social Justice Summit and "A Day of Hope" event by Pastor Torres addressing needs of tbr underserved homeless community all happening Saturday from 8 am onward...

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports a discrete removal from position, Lt. Col. David Alexander, who led the U. S. Army's 73rd Ordnance Battalion based in Florida, was dismissed on July 11, 2024. The announcement around his departure was handled outside of normal more recent protocols of alerting the public and a general release to media.

Editors note: AlamogordoTownNews.org began this citizen generated series as collaborative project with Gary Perry to educate our readers and subscribers on protections offered under the New Mexico Mobile Home Park Act (MHPA).

Dear Senators, Representatives, and concerned citizens:. In just a few weeks our country will engage in the most important election process we have... that of selecting our next President.

The Southwestern Regional LULAC Conference begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, addressing the theme of “Civil Rights & Social Justice, ” with KALHRadio.org and AlamogordoTownNews.org as an early sponsor for the event in both publicity and financial support.

The 101.9, 1230 AM Alamo Sports Tiger Athlete of the week was Toni Wilder of Lady Tiger's Soccer for 10/4/24. The Tiger Athlete of the Week is sponsored by The Winners' Circle and Tularosa Basin Telephone Company/Tularosa Communications, Inc.

El Paso Texas District Attorney Bill Hicks addressed the growing presence of the dangerous Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, also known as TDA, during a press conference held on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2024. The Biden/Harris led Department of Treasury has alerted authorities and citizens that the gang has been expanding through the Western Hemisphere over the past several years, and now more members are appearing in the Southwest.

In a bizarre case before federal courts and a military court an United States Marine, Maj. Joshua Mast, who claim his wife and him, were attempting to adopt and save an Afgan infant girl, has garnered the attention of the highest ranks of governmen, created a diplomatic issue and was tried before a United States military court facing potential disciplinary action to include discharge from the military.

A new study released shows the therapeutic potential of Cannabis sativa extends well beyond the widely studied CBD, encompassing a diverse range of lesser‐known phytocannabinoids that show promise in addressing various neurological disorders. The neuroprotective functions of these NMPs, particularly their antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and immune‐modulating properties, offer new avenues for research and treatment. While the pharmacological mechanisms of many NMPs remain underexplored, emerging studies suggest their potential to develop novel therapies for brain disorders. As research continues to unfold, these findings could pave the way for innovative cannabinoid plant‐based treatments that go beyond the scope of traditional approaches, offering newhope in neuroprotection and disease management.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that on October 4th, 2024 the Alamogordo Police Department received a call for an unresponsive and possibly deceased subject. Police were dispatched to where the incident occurred in Washington Park, near a church. The were multiple social media posts concerning the incident with rumors and speculation.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that Alamogordo, Otero County and New Mexico early and absentee voting for the general election began Tuesday with a large line forming to vote on New York Avenue.

At a campaign event in Fayetteville on Friday evening, Trump vowed to bring back the name Fort Bragg, which was changed to Fort Liberty last year as part of a broader congressionally mandated project to scrub Confederate names from Defense Department property, reports Military.com.

AlamogordoTownNews.org and KALHRadio.org reports that there is no confirmed number of transgender athletes at the high school and college levels, though it is believed to be very small, fewer than 100 out of 8 million student athletes in the United States.

AlamogordoTownNews.org sports team reports, New Mexico School for the Deaf located at 1060 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico hosted the Spikeout Volleyball Tournament with Deaf programs from all around the country.

Max Preps ranks all 89 New Mexico High School football teams and we share the rankings with AlamogordoTownNews.org reporting. Locally, in district play the Alamogordo Tigers are 0 and 4 and rank 6 out of the 7 schools within the district. Centennial ranks first with 3 wins, 0 losses in district play and overall 7 wins , no losses. Los Cruces also in district is 3 wins and 0 losses and yet total are 5 and 2 placing them second. Other area teams can be found in the link.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Byrne, Senior Airman Herland Antezana and Staff Sgt. Dustin Dinkelacker, assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing, were three of the 41 Guardsmen injured during the Jan. 28 unmanned aerial system attack that also killed three Army Reserve Soldiers, per a release from the US Air Force and Air National Guard and as reported by the AlamogordoTownNews.org.

The average number of fatalities for the five-year periods of 2013 - 2017 and 2018 - 2022 was calculated to rank percentage increase in fatalities from vehicle crashes, The percentage change of these averages was calculated and then ranked to determine which states have seen the largest increase In the period reviewed.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Friedman, 49th Wing chaplain, a father of six, author, law school graduate, congressional rabbi, and a child of Holocaust survivors, now a local residen, reported the AlamogordoTownNews.org site via a release from the 49 Wing press office.

AlamogordoTownNews.org has a request into the Alamogordo Police Department for a statement and details on the investigation into the reported death of an individual at Washington Park last week. Once we have an official statement and information from our IPRA request we will share the information with our readers and listeners. Stay tuned..

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports the state of New Mexico is leading the nation and leading all states in salary growth in 2024 via a review of data from the US Labor Department. Average salaries and wages in the United States have been increasing year after year, but the landscape looks different depending on a range of factors, from where you live to how old you are. For example, on average, Mississippi is the lowest-earning state with an average income of around $48,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New Mexico average earnings now stand at $57,564.