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Alamogordo Daily Digest Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Ty McDuffey

17 Jun 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Election season's heating up early in Otero County, which means the usual parade of promises is already rolling through town—and in a military community like ours, those promises tend to land different than they do in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. A gubernatorial ticket coming through to campaign here knows they're walking into real concerns: base security, water, the future of the aerospace corridor. They'll talk about growth and jobs, sure, but the folks at Holloman and out in the ranching country have heard that song before. What matters is whether they're listening to what this county actually needs, or just passing through on their way to somewhere that feels bigger.

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GOP gubernatorial ticket plans campaign

State Senator David Gallegos of Eunice secured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in June's primary election, positioning him to run alongside former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, who won the GOP gubernatorial nomination. The ticket is now preparing for the general election campaign.

Jose Garcia: Yogi’s Fork, New Mexico

Political columnist Jose Garcia argues that New Mexico's political system faces a critical decision point, criticizing the state's approach to governance as falling short compared to other states. Garcia suggests the state needs decisive action rather than continued debate and blame-shifting.

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