Alamogordo Daily Digest Saturday, June 06, 2026
Ty's Take
Sometimes a town shows you who it is by the things people choose to build in hard times. A new cidery up in High Rolls, a musician's legacy getting its due, a life remembered in these pages—these aren't the kind of headlines that move state wire services, but they're the ones that tell you Otero County's still got people willing to plant roots, make something, and stick around. We've been through enough boom-and-bust cycles out here, enough promises that didn't pan out, enough reasons to pack up and leave. The fact that someone's opening a business in the orchards, that we're still celebrating the artists who came through here, that we mark each other's passing with real attention—that matters more than anybody in a bigger town would think.
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Otero Arts is hosting a new exhibition this week featuring the work of Pablo Vesey, a professional artist with five decades of experience whose pieces are held in private collections across the country. The show runs through the week at the local gallery.
Black Jack Orchard and Cidery launches in High Rolls
High Rolls residents Manda Jost and Jon Schwartz have opened Black Jack Orchard and Cidery, drawing inspiration from desert folklore to name their new venture. The business marks a new addition to the area's agritourism offerings.
Leigh Ann Smith, a longtime rural mail carrier and beloved community member, passed away June 3 at age 69 following a battle with esophageal cancer. Smith, who served the area for 35 years and was known for her photography, art, and devotion to family, is survived by her sisters and four...
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