Alamogordo Daily Digest Monday, August 24, 2026
Ty's Take
When French artists show up to paint the basin and end up sketching unexplained lights in the sky, it says something about who we are and what sticks in people's minds about this place. We're caught between the practical and the mysterious, between what Holloman and White Sands do in broad daylight and what folks have been wondering about since 1945. The Trinity test shaped this county in ways a police camera never will, and that's worth remembering when we're talking about surveillance and safety and what it means to be watched. Art, mystery, military purpose, and history all live here at the same address, and that's not something every small town can claim.
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French artists detail local landscapes and unexplained aerial phenomena
French artists have created works depicting Alamogordo's local landscapes and unexplained aerial phenomena. The exhibition references a 1975 sighting by Staff Sgt. George Moody, who observed an unusual event in the area.
Roswell: The West Point of the West
A nostalgic account recalls life in Roswell during the early 1970s, drawing parallels between the town and the U.S. Military Academy. The piece explores the cultural significance and heritage of the Tularosa Basin region.
Police chief defends Alamogordo’s usage of Flock cameras
Alamogordo Police Chief David Kunihiro addressed the city commission about the department's use of Flock surveillance cameras in investigations. The chief emphasized how the system has proven valuable to law enforcement operations.
Politicians discuss New Mexico citizens and their relationship to Trinity Test
A documentary screening of First We Bombed New Mexico drew community members to the Flickinger Center in Alamogordo on August 12, 2026. The film follows Tularosa resident Tina Cordova's efforts to document the impact of the Trinity Test on New Mexico citizens.
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