Alamogordo Daily Digest Monday, May 25, 2026
Ty's Take
Steve Pearce took the oath at the Bureau of Land Management with one hand still warm from the Bible, and by sundown four billion dollars in oil and gas leases had already changed hands across public lands that'll never look the same. You can read the chamber's optimism about that Altus Trophy all you want—and Lord knows Holloman deserves the recognition for what it means to this town—but there's a harder conversation nobody's quite ready to have yet. We've always lived with the tension between what pays the bills now and what we're leaving behind, whether that's a military installation that's kept us steady or water under the ground that won't come back. This week just made it visible in a way that's harder to ignore.
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Steve Pearce, the former Republican congressman from Hobbs, was sworn in as director of the Bureau of Land Management during a May 20 visit to Carlsbad. His confirmation came just moments before a $4 billion oil and gas lease sale took place in the region.
Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and Holloman Air Force Base receive 2025 Altus Trophy
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and Holloman Air Force Base were honored with the 2025 Altus Trophy at a ceremony held May 20, recognizing their strong partnership and collaborative efforts. The award highlighted the vital connection between the local community and the military installation.
Here’s where you can catch bass in New Mexico
Bass fishing conditions are favorable in the Truth or Consequences area of south central New Mexico, according to the state Department of Wildlife. Anglers should head to Caballo Lake, located 20 miles south of town, where trolling is recommended.
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