New Mexico History
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Artists Susan and Scott Goewey with Georgia Stacy to show at Otero Artspace beginning this Friday
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AlamogordoTownNews.com Alamogordo’s New York Avenue welcomes familiar face as new business owner #AlamogordoMainStreet 913 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, New Mexico
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Alamogordo MainStreet Appoints local small business owner as Executive Director and upcoming April and May Events
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The elected New Mexico, Otero county commissioner and pro-Trump grass-roots group leader was convicted at bench trial by a Trump-appointed judge. He was acquitted of a second count of disorderly conduct
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The who’s who of business and political leadership met together at Alamogordo’s civic center for a reflection of the business community at the Alamogordo Center of Commerce annual “State of the Union Banquet.” Before a sold out crowd local businesses were highlighted, commerce was discussed and all were entertained. The event was a celebration to survival of
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As the case commences in Washington DC, Monday 3/21/22 on Federal charges and Griffin decides not to ride up to the courthouse by horseback as discussed previously, two other lawsuits back home in New Mexico have been filed against Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin… New Mexico Court Case 1: Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin is now facing criminal charges in
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AlamogordoTownNews.com Celebrates Black History Months with its series, “The Spirts of Delaware Street, Alamogordo, New Mexico”. This article is the story of Alamogordo High Schools first black female coach Debra Scott and Alamogordo’s very first state title in Girls Interscholastic
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The winds of the White Sands are awake with the spirits of creativity, and those sands of creativity are blowing daily on Alamogordo’s New York Avenue.
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Roadrunner Emporium Fine Arts, Antiques and More 928 New York Avenue Alamogordo has recently acquired two awesome antique bed frames from the late 1880’s or 90’s that are unique for the design and story. The first acquired piece is Jenny Lind or Spool Bed Headboard and Footboard presented to our collectors.These have a history of
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Susan Payne candidate for Mayor of Alamogordo has politely responded to our request to answer 26 questions as compiled from polling of our readers…
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Her Milk & Honey creations are sold exclusively at Roadrunner Emporium and she is going to share the magic of crafting these artisan gems with her class at 928 New York Avenue, Alamogordo NM
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oadrunner Emporium showcases the works of southern New Mexico artists Delia Lopez Holloway, Marty Torres, the sculptured tree trunk artwork creations of Artist Rene Sepulveda and over 45 partners displaying their artistic creations from painting and sculptures to embroidery, needlepoint, hand woven designs, Native American arts and more. This event is open to the public…
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At least two New Mexico cities – Las Cruces and Santa Fe – are already considering, or moving forward with, targeted guaranteed basic income pilot projects
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Trinity Zone Open House Oct 2nd, 2021, History of the site, the gadget and a history of the open house of the site…
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As we edge through Olympic trials and head toward the Olympics in Japan it is worth noting that the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics are moving forward as well. With roots tracing back to Ancient Greece, track & field is the centerpiece of the Olympic Game
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The bigger crime than the actual arson involved, is the city commissions lack of leadership in relation to issues of blight within the city of Alamogordo. An editorial was published in the Alamogordo Daily News, May 4, 2021 by Beth Crabbe, outlining her ongoing concerns with the neighboring property and the city’s failure in policy or enforcement.
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We met the Alamogordo based artist Marty H. Torres recently after viewing her expanded works of art now showcased at Roadrunner Emporium Fine Arts Gallery, Antiques and more, 928 New York Avenue Alamogordo, New Mexico. Mrs. Torres showcases her collection of eclectic paintings and fine art pieces in an incredibly unique and well executed corner…
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“Just because my path is different does NOT mean I am lost.”
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New Mexico led the way to today’s NCAA announcement that it will allow athletes to earn money. $1.5 billion annually, that’s how much college football’s 25 most valuable teams earn in combined profit in an average year, according to Forbes’ most recent “College Football’s Most Valuable Teams” list.
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History and Furs in Fashion Alamogordo, New Mexico & Roadrunner Emporium Upcycled Vintage Furs Regardless of one’s feelings of the use of fur in fashion and the modern-day fur trade since the beginning of humanity the wearing fur to stay warm has been a part of the human experience. As such a respect for the
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Positive News – Daily Affirmation: 6-28-21, 28 Days A Habit, 90 Days A Lifestyle
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14 Congressional Districts produced roughly 80% of onshore U.S. oil and this district inclusive of Otero county is one of those mighty 14 districts. Between 2017 and 2020 the old and gas industry contributed $11.5 Million to politics in the state of New Mexico.
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Mayor Margaret Trujillo was happy that the new cannabis bill passed the state legislature. Ultra-Health is expanding its outdoor cultivation creating JOBS for the Alamogordo region…The Law and How it Impacts Citizens Daily:
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Positive News – Daily Affirmation: 6-21-21, 28 Days A Habit, 90 Days A Lifestyle
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What we were not taught in history class or civics was the loophole. In reading this article, you will learn history but also how that loophole benefits for-profit prisons but harms counties where they are located. The reader will learn, good paying jobs promised to the public are not created in the local community due…
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The road forward for the GOP starts with leaders and voters who show integrity, act courageously, and speak words of truth in the face of political mediocrity. Guerilla Warfare does not win political wars, it just causes dissention in the hive. Old school debate, and local activism changes the hearts and minds of neighbors with…
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Representative Yvette Herrell joined New Mexico Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Teresa Leger Fernandez for a united New Mexico congressional delegation in the vote endorsing the legislation to make the 19th of June or Juneteenth a federal holiday. Both New Mexico senators voted in favor of this proposal earlier in the week. The house vote was overwhelming…
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Supporting local businesses and keeping money in the local economy You are getting local quality honey and eggs verses what may not be pure honey and the eggs are not industrial produced eggs from industrial farms. Health benefits to purchasing local products Local purchased Honey is better for the environment
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Congratulations to the Alamogordo Tigers Track and Field Boys (203 points) and Girls Team (219 Points) Winning the Bob Sepulveda Invitational Meet in competition with Tularosa, Centennial, Las Cruces, Deming and Silver. This win comes on the back of Alamogordo Boys and Girls both winning the Thurman Jordan Relays in Deming on May 28th.
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People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that is why we recommend it daily.
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We can blame the Democrats; Democrats blame the Republicans, but the fact is the ownership of local jobs and education issues and the solutions to each can only come from within…
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New Mexico had both the highest volunteer rate and the highest casualty rate out of all the forty-eight states which were then in the Union…This statistic shows the fatalities of the United States’ military in Iraq and Afghanistan as of February 02, 2021, has grown. As of February 02, 2021, the United States had lost…
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Was 2014 the flashpoint for women in executive leadership and politics for the state of New Mexico? A lot of dialog has been created about the number women in politics in New Mexico of recent but not much has been published about the pathway that led to the success of women in power. There are…
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Mark Twain once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” That is the mantra of Anthony X. Vigil the 19-year-old elected school board president of Mesa Vista Consolidated School District in New Mexico. This quote seems to be a similar mantra for several other young people from a diverse spectrum of cultures who…
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Alamogordo has a vast history and was a city of significant and strategic importance to the US Military establishment in the 1940’s through the 1970’s. During that time some would say that was the peak of Alamogordo. It was the center of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Following Hitler’s fall in 1945, the United States…
Chris Edwards Author and Journalist 