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Alamogordo Daily Digest Saturday, May 23, 2026

Ty McDuffey

23 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

There's something about a relay team that tells you what a town values—the handoff matters more than any individual stride, and timing has to be perfect or the whole thing falls apart. Our girls took second at state, which means they ran clean, stayed focused, and left everything on the track when it counted. In a military town where people are used to working as a unit, that kind of finish hits different. You don't get there by accident, and you don't get there alone.

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Alamogordo girls relay team takes second at state meet

Alamogordo's girls relay team earned a second-place finish at the Class 5A state track and field championships held in Albuquerque. While the boys team finished 14th overall, the girls squad proved competitive at the University of New Mexico track stadium.

Meet Mousse, our Pet of the Week

Mousse, a friendly brown dog, is this week's featured pet available for adoption through the Humane Society of Lincoln County. The affectionate pup is looking for a forever home with people who will appreciate his warm and loving personality.

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