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Alamogordo Daily Digest Saturday, June 27, 2026

Ty McDuffey

27 Jun 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

There's a particular kind of restlessness that settles over a military town when the seasons shift and leadership changes hands—you can feel it in the administrative offices and the gyms and the coffee shops where people watch who's coming in and who's moving on. Ashley Rahn taking over the girls basketball program is one of those moves that matters more than a headline suggests, because in a town built on transitions and transfers, continuity in coaching can anchor a generation of kids who might otherwise be looking over their shoulder toward the next posting. The transfer rule dust-up and the new voices at the paper itself signal the kind of turnover that's constant here, but Rahn's hire feels like someone's betting on staying put, on building something that lasts longer than a four-year assignment. That's the kind of bet the Basin needs right now.

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Meet the Alamogordo News staff

The Alamogordo News and Ruidoso News team includes Tim Keithley, Spencer Fordin, Trina Thomas, Madeleine Wallis, Todd Fuqua, and Ben Koelkebeck. Readers can reach the newsroom at 575-437-7120 or visit the office at 414 E. 10th St. in Alamogordo.

Transfer rule passes with mixed reaction

New Mexico high school member schools narrowly approved a major transfer rule change on June 22, voting 67-60 in favor. Under the new policy taking effect in the 2026-27 school year, students will be allowed one free transfer.

Guitar & Pen: ‘Opportunities in the Basin’

White Sands Mall will host jigsaw puzzle competitions this Saturday, featuring races to see who can complete puzzles the fastest. The event includes separate competitions for adult and youth teams.

Alamogordo announces Ashley Rahn as head girls basketball coach

Alamogordo High School has hired Ashley Rahn as its new girls basketball coach, according to a June 16 announcement. Rahn, a 2004 AHS graduate, previously excelled in basketball, softball, and soccer during her high school years.

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