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A resident of Alamogordo, who worked at Alamogordo New Mexico’s Holloman Air Force Base, made history in the U.S. space program and history for travel at a speed faster than a .45-caliber bullet in an experiment to test the limits of human endurance. That same Alamogordo resident was known as the “fastest man on Earth”…
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SOLD FINE ART PIECE “High Desert Bloom” Artist Rene Sepulveda created this one-of-a-kind nod to the New Mexico high desert and white sands located near Alamogordo New Mexico. The piece was crafted with 5000-year-old Lava Rock from the Valley of the Fire Lave Flow, combined with ancient fallen driftwood and replicas of desert flowers that…
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WHEREVER YOU GO, NO MATTER THE WEATHER, ALWAYS BRING YOUR OWN SUNSHINE.” Alamogordo Town News Affirmations
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There is a woodblock-printed copy of the Diamond Sutra in the British Library which, although not the earliest example of block printing, is the earliest example which bears an actual date. (Alamogordo Town News)
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Where in New Mexico would someone go to see original Root Art, Cholla Desert Cactus Art, Sculptures of Recycled Metals combined with 5000 year old lava rock, original paintings? Alamogordo, Of Course! Alamogordo Town News Showcase Roadrunner Emporium Art Gallery…
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A Look Back at the 1973 Alamogordo Tigers Track and Field Team brings us to the first of many track and field state trophies to be awarded to Alamogordo High School under the leadership of Coach Bob Sepulveda who led the team from the late 60’s to the mid 90’s. Under his leadership the track and…
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Flickinger had to postpone the annual campaign kick-off and has lost revenue due to cancelled events and rentals. The cost of these losses is incalculable. Through the generosity of local donors, grants, and some limited cash reserves, the center has been able to pay utilities, insurances, taxes, take care…
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“Don’t follow your dreams, chase them!” Alamogordo Town News Positive Thoughts
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Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Wednesday, May 5 in 2021, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is…
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Press Freedom is a fundamental requirement for a free and informed Democracy. We don’t always agree with opinions expressed, we may not like much of the news we hear and we may feel all news is negative. It doesn’t have to be. A record amount of censorship, unprecedented attacks on journalists, a consolidation of news…
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Bill Aldridge & 28 year veteran Tommy Standefer have set the standard for Southern New Mexico Golf each with 3 state titles…
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One small step, by one brave little girl helped make it possible for one of the most striking historical images of President Biden’s state of the union address. The little girl in the top photos is that of Ruby Bridges, the first African American, to attend a white elementary school in the deep South, 1960.…
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April Full Moon 2021: ‘Super Pink Moon’ rises April 26th… The full moon in April is known as the Pink Moon, though it has nothing to do with the moon’sactual color. The term is coined from creeping phlox, an herb moss that is one of the earliest springtime flowers to bloom. Other names for April’s full moon include the Fish Moon, Sprouting…
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As we remind our readers, podcast listeners and partners daily concerning our affirmations; a habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Habits become a lifestyle a “glass half full” mindset becomes a lifestyle and that leads to permanent results. Science and real-world experience tell us…
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On behalf of GLESEN and the SOUTHERN Povery Law Center a messaging on Bullying and a Day of Silence. “Today is the Day of Silence, an annual day of action to raise awareness of the bullying and harassment that LGBTQ students face at school. Each year since 1996, students across the country have taken a…
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Golf Coach Billy Aldridge, “Mr. Irrelevant” a title given to the last player picked in the NFL draft. Alamogordo Golf Coach Aldridge became very relevant and led the team to multiple titles and set the standard in Golf for the state of New Mexico high school and college programs around the nation…
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I BREATH IN COURAGE, I EXHALE DOUBT.”
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Artist Rene Sepulveda’s carefully constructed sculptures and art installations are abstract interpretative works that rely heavily on the influence of nature for texture and symmetry, for rural to urban spaces. We sat down with the man who wears many hats; Former Award Winning NCAA Coach, Rehabilitative Fitness Coach, Author and Artist Rene Sepulveda, to find…
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Alamogordo High School and the region of Southern New Mexico has a rich history in sports and academic achievement. Olympians, scholars, space technology all came from this area In the 1950’s and 60’s and Alamogordo High School ranked in the top 10 High Schools for athletic and academic achievement in the United States. The region…
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4-16-2021 Today’s positive affirmation.. “ I am unaffected by the judgement of others. I am strong, I have courage, I’m amazing.” – Chris Edwards, A reminder concerning our affirmations; a habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Habits become a lifestyle a “glass half full”…
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As we remind our readers, podcast listeners and partners daily concerning our affirmations; a habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Habits become a lifestyle a “glass half full” mindset becomes a lifestyle and that leads to permanent results. Science and real-world experience tell us…
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On January 31, 1961, a three-year-old chimpanzee and resident of Alamogordo New Mexico’s Holloman Air Force based named HAM, made history in the U.S. space program and history for world space travel in Mercury Capsule No. 5. What is the story of HAM, his connection to Alamogordo New Mexico and how did he become one…
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As we remind our readers, podcast listeners and partners daily concerning our affirmations; a habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Habits become a lifestyle a “glass half full” mindset becomes a lifestyle and that leads to permanent results. Science and real-world experience tell us…
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A million tales in the world of American folklore have been spun from an extraordinary, almost magical photograph: reportedly taken on June 5, 1905 short stories, songs, oil paintings all were spun from that photo. The best known song is a 1972 song by Michael Martin Murphey, “Geronimo’s Cadillac,” also covered by Hoyt Axton, Cher,…
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As we remind our readers, podcast listeners and partners daily concerning our affirmations; a habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Habits become a lifestyle a “glass half full” mindset becomes a lifestyle and that leads to permanent results. Science and real-world experience tell us…
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This article and podcast continues our series with excerpts and research from our book series on the history of New Mexico High School Athletics centered around Alamogordo High School from 1912 forward. The book series began with book 1 –Bob Sepulveda: The Early Days focuses us on a history lesson of the founding of interscholastic athletics and carries us to 1976. Soon…
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“Are you having a rough morning or day? Place your hand on your heart. Feel that? That is called PURPOSE. You are alive for a reason. Don’t give up.” – Chris Edwards
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28 Days A Habit, 90 Days A Lifestyle 90 Days to a Glass Half Full Lifestyle… In my book series and lectures on the national circuit, on past blog post and podcasts, I’ve recapped how we started the day when I led a group of 30 ladies out of incarceration into professional corporate leadership roles with a quote…
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New Mexico, women have broken glass ceilings throughout history. Women have served in elected office since before statehood: The first Hispanic female legislators in the United States served in New Mexico’s territorial legislature in 1895. Soledad Chávez Chacón was elected secretary of state in 1922 and was the first woman to serve as acting governor…
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A life in full follows a variety of paths. How we react to those circumstances both joyous and painful is what defines our character and our legacy. Our legacy is our footprint on the pathway of life imprinted for future generations.
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New Mexico History- The Founding of Alamogordo and the evolution of High School Athletics 1912- 1950’s from segregation to ultimate integration…
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The formation of interscholastic (organized High School Sports) was the result of the perceived softening of the American Caucasian Male. The history and the launch of interscholastics sports in the early 1900s in the US, Southern New Mexico and the impact on Alamogordo New Mexico is contain wherein
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The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the “Easter Hare” originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior at the start of the season of Eastertide. The 1st Documented Easter Celebration with an Easter…
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https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/26565/national-doctors-day-march-30th-2021-thank-your-courage-and-heroism Subscribe to 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News Updates March 30, 2021 is National Doctors’ Day, an annual observance aimed at appreciating physicians who help save our lives everywhere. With this past year of a world wide Pandemic of Covid-19; Doctors and medical professionals have held a special place in the hearts of every…
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“Ventricle” a root art sculpture by Rene Sepulveda, represents, “the emergence from a Covid winter into a spring of life with respect to to the systems of science and the communion with nature for humanity to move forward.”
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You can hike to see Frenchys cabin it’s a rugged 3100 elevation gain hike and is about 7 miles round trip via Oliver Lee State Park and into Federal Lands of the Lincoln National Forest:
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A tribute to Coach Jack Geron by Author Chris Edwards, Co-Author of the Coach Robert Sepulveda Book Series sold at independent book sellers and available on Amazon. I’ve had the privilege this last year to co-write the book series on Coach Bob Sepulveda. Book 1 is released and we are finalizing book 2 to be…
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The right wing fringe is raising alarms questioning the Gender Equity bill that just passed the house and is on the way to the Senate. To our friends on the extreme right fringe, watch this report from 60 Minutes linked. Watch, pay closest attention to the last 8 minutes on how programs are sacrificed to…
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The Valley of The Fires Collection – Volcanic Lava Stone, Wood & Metal Sculptured Art by New Mexico Artist Rene Sepulveda on exhibition at the 2nd Life Boutique of Roadrunner Emporium, 928 New York Avenue Alamogordo, New Mexico. Approximately 5,000 years ago, Little Black Peak located in Southern New Mexico erupted and flowed 44 miles…
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chris-edwards-657817155_gobeach-activity-6768740851624611840-AIPE Post incarceration so many struggle as so many businesses won’t hire individuals post incarceration. The reality is for most if given a change they are the best and most loyal team members. The story below is a success story. The barriers to re-entry laws and licensing laws that won’t license an ex-felon even for…
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Rootart Root Art – by Fitness Coach & Artist Rene Sepulveda Root art, tree root art or treeroot art, rootart by Fitness Coach & Artist Rene Sepulveda reaches both above and below ground as deep as they please, roots can symbolize our personal growth. A recent designed selection was crafted specifically for a home owner…
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Thank you for the support and the public voting our entry by Artist Rene Sepulveda as #1 in the Roadrunner Emporium Valentines Box Contest. We appreciate the public vote or confidence.
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What is the case, is these fringe conspiracy minded individuals are now out and proud. One outcome, is elements of the fringe backed her- out, loud and exposed themselves.
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