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Alamogordo Daily Digest Saturday, July 18, 2026

Ty McDuffey

18 Jul 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

The political dust settled fast this week when Miyagishima dropped out of the governor's race and threw her support behind GOP nominee Gregg Hull—the kind of move that tells you something about which way the wind's blowing in a state that's always looking for the next fuel for its engine. Out here in Otero County, where federal spending and missile range contracts keep the lights on, those races in Santa Fe matter more than most folks realize, and when candidates start consolidating, it's worth watching what they're betting on. Meanwhile, the community calendar's filling up and the fish are biting in Eddy County, which is the real news for most of us—that life keeps moving forward regardless of who's running for what, and there's still work to do and time to spend in the places we know.

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Alamogordo Community Calendar

The Alamogordo Daily News is accepting submissions for its community calendar, welcoming events from Alamogordo, Tularosa, Cloudcroft, and Holloman Air Force Base. Interested organizers can send event details to calendar@alamogordonews.com to get their activities listed.

Miyagishima out in New Mexico governor’s race, endorses GOP nominee Gregg Hull

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has suspended his campaign for New Mexico governor and thrown his support behind Republican nominee Gregg Hull. The announcement came Friday via a news release, reshaping the dynamics of the state's gubernatorial race.

Eddy County has hot fishing spots this week

Fishing conditions are prime across Eddy County this week, particularly around Carlsbad where anglers can find excellent opportunities for catfish and white bass. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife reports that lakes and streams in the area are producing strong catches right now.

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