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Alamogordo Daily Digest Saturday, May 02, 2026

Ty McDuffey

02 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

The Alamogordo Daily News going weekly is the kind of thing that sneaks up on a town—one day you're picking up tomorrow's paper at the coffee shop, the next day you're waiting until Thursday. It happens everywhere now, papers folding back like accordions, but it lands different when it's your own. The Tigers finished strong on the diamond, which matters more than most people realize in a place where high school sports still draw crowds and build character the way they're supposed to. Taro the pittie mix getting pet of the week is exactly the kind of story that holds a community together, even while we're all trying to figure out what comes next.

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Alamogordo Daily News

Alamogordo News converting to a weekly print newspaper

The Alamogordo News is shifting from a three-day weekly schedule to publishing once weekly on Thursdays, beginning May 7. The change will allow the newsroom to produce a more comprehensive report with expanded page counts while maintaining web and newsletter updates throughout the week.

Tigers end baseball season with sweep

Alamogordo High School's baseball team finished its District 3-5A season on a high note with a double-header sweep over Gadsden, winning 3-1 and 6-3 Thursday. The victories provided a bright conclusion to what had been a challenging campaign for the Tigers.

Pittie mix Taro is our pet of the week

The Humane Society of Lincoln County is highlighting Taro, a 10-year-old pit bull mix, as this week's adoptable pet. The gentle gray and white dog is known for her affectionate nature and soulful eyes.

Roswell: The Man on the Hill in Eagar

A historical piece explores Cold War-era suspicions and paranoia that gripped Americans during the 1950s, examining how communist concerns shaped community attitudes in the region. The story delves into the social climate of secrecy and mistrust that defined the period.

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