Alamogordo Daily Digest Friday, August 07, 2026
Ty's Take
There's a particular kind of courage that shows up in a small town when a family decides to turn grief into a warning. Sadaya's Color Splash started because someone here lost someone to SUDEP, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, and instead of letting that pain sit private, they're raising awareness so maybe another family doesn't get that phone call. Meanwhile, we're cutting ribbons on a new middle school, sending our Legion team out to California to compete, and watching Spaceport America try to remake what an industry looks like in New Mexico. Most places would be satisfied with one or two of those things happening in a week. Around here it's just Tuesday, which says something about who we are, what we're building, and why people stick around even when it's hard.
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Sadaya’s Color Splash aims to raise awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
Sadaya's Color Splash returns Saturday in Alamogordo for its second year, celebrating the life of Sadaya Burnett while raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). The family-created event brings the community together with a colorful celebration aimed at educating people...
Spaceport America is making space a New Mexican industry
Spaceport America near Alamogordo, billed as the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, is positioning New Mexico as a major player in the emerging space industry. The facility has arrived at a pivotal moment when external circumstances are allowing the ambitious project to thrive.
New Holloman Middle School set for ribbon-cutting on Friday
Holloman Air Force Base will celebrate a new middle school with a ribbon-cutting Friday, introducing modern educational facilities to Alamogordo. The new school includes a gymnasium and football field, replacing an older building and advancing the base's educational capabilities.
Paul Gessing: The Rail Runner harmful boondoggle
The New Mexico RailRunner Express marked its 20th anniversary after launching as Gov. Bill Richardson's plan to reduce traffic on I-25, though critics question whether the transit system has delivered on its original promises. The opinion piece examines whether the project has lived up to its...
Alamogordo Legion baseball team wins regional opener in California
Alamogordo's American Legion Post 34 baseball team opened the Western Region tournament in Fairfield, California with a 6-2 victory over Fort Collins, Colorado on Wednesday. The team advances to face the winner of the Oro Valley, Arizona and Clovis, California matchup in the next round.
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