Alamogordo Daily Digest Sunday, April 26, 2026
Ty's Take
The Ruidoso-to-Denver flight corridor is the kind of story that gets overlooked until you realize what it actually means for Otero County—suddenly you're not a rural pocket anymore, you're a gateway, and that changes everything from property values to workforce mobility to how young people see their futures here. But what really caught my attention today is NMSU-A dedicating that Health Sciences Center to Terry Marquardt, because that's the unglamorous backbone of keeping rural communities alive: training the nurses, respiratory techs, and medical professionals who'll staff clinics from here to Silver City and beyond. You can have all the aerospace dreams and military payroll you want, but if you can't grow your own healthcare workforce, you're always one crisis away from being vulnerable. Alamogordo's doing both—betting on connectivity and aviation while building the human infrastructure that actually keeps people healthy and rooted here—and that's the smart play for a town of your size.
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Weather Alerts
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 26 at 7:23AM MDT until April 26 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of South Central New Mexico and Far West Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advis...
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 7:23AM MDT until April 26 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of South Central New Mexico and Far West Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advis...
Alamogordo Daily News
Flights from Ruidoso to Denver could start this year
Ruidoso village officials approved state grant funding to help launch direct flights to Denver through Contour Airlines, with service potentially beginning this year. The move aims to keep ticket prices reasonable for mountain-area residents seeking convenient air travel to the Colorado city.
NMSU-A dedicates Health Sciences Center to Terry Marquardt
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo honored Dr. Terry Marquardt by naming its Health Sciences Center in his honor during a dedication ceremony Monday. The building dedication recognized Marquardt's significant contributions to the university and the Alamogordo community.
Here’s who was recently arrested in Alamogordo
Alamogordo police recently cited Diana Lucero on a municipal battery charge following a disturbance call on April 13. Lucero is scheduled to appear in municipal court to address the non-traffic citation.
New Mexico's Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that State Rep. Rebecca Dow must be reinstated on the June 2 Republican primary ballot after being challenged for her candidacy. The court rejected arguments seeking to disqualify the GOP representative from running in the election.
Trout are biting throughout New Mexico. Here’s where to get hook yours
Trout fishing is excellent throughout New Mexico this week, with the New Mexico Department of Wildlife reporting active bites at locations in both northern and southern regions. Anglers looking for prime fishing spots can visit areas like Charette Lakes in the north and other productive waters...
Month of the Military Child recognizes the families of Holloman Air Force Base
Alamogordo Public Schools joined the nation in celebrating Month of the Military Child during April with Purple Up Day, welcoming military-connected students with special recognition events. The school district acknowledged families connected to Holloman Air Force Base through the annual observance.
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