Alamogordo Daily Digest Friday, June 05, 2026
Ty's Take
Adam Hoppes is taking over the Chamber at a moment when Alamogordo's got to decide what it wants to be—a military town riding Holloman's steady payroll, a space tourism destination banking on Virgin Galactic and the museum, or something that makes room for both while the ranching families who've been here for generations figure out their own future. That's not a knock on Hoppes; that's just the job. The Air Force brass rotate through every couple years, tourism dreams come and go, but the Chamber sits at the table where the town actually has to pick a direction. Last week a congresswoman was saying New Mexico's losing its young people. Well, they're watching what we build here.
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Adam Hoppes takes the reins at Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce is bringing in fresh leadership with 21-year-old Adam Hoppes named as the new executive director. The appointment represents a significant generational shift for the local business organization.
Here’s who was arrested in Alamogordo
Carlos Silva was arrested in Alamogordo on May 18 and charged with trespassing following a public complaint. Silva is being held at Otero County Detention Center pending further proceedings.
Change of command, responsibility and designation at Holloman AFB
Holloman Air Force Base held a change of command ceremony on June 4, where Col. John Ethridge transferred his command responsibilities during a formal gathering at the base. The event also included a redesignation ceremony for the unit.
New Mexico Democrat incumbents in Congress secure nominations
New Mexico's Democratic incumbents in Congress won their primary races on June 2, securing their nominations for the November general election. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan led among the victorious candidates advancing to the fall ballot.
Rep. Catherine Cullen: New Mexico is losing its next generation
A recent Legislative Finance Committee report shows more than 32,000 young people in New Mexico are neither in school nor working, prompting Rep. Catherine Cullen to sound the alarm about the state losing its next generation. The stark finding underscores a critical challenge facing the region's...
Last high school hurrah for area softball stars
Senior softball players from state champion programs Loving and Artesia competed in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association's all-star weekend at Cleveland High School, marking the final games of their high school careers. The event brought together top talent from across the region for one...
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